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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 21

Thrill at Armidale Show

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 8

Just before the final event at the Armidale Jubilee Show a sensational incident occurred, which fortunately was not attended by fatal results. A…

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Royal Easter Show. an Interesting Exhibit

Western Champion · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 4

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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The Royal Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 10

Once again, the Sydney Show is with us, and it gives cause to ponder as to just what it means to Australia, and N.S.W. in particular. As the…

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Royal Easter Show An Interesting Exhibit

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 12

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Footballs What Is Fair Payment for Coaches

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 April 1926 · page 1

The various football clubs in the South-West. are enthusiastically preparing for the coming season (says the Young “Witness”). A…

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Sydney Show the Trip

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

I travelled by the "fast" train leaving Condobolin on Wednesday afternoon. It was true enough to name to Parkes, but from Parkes to Sydney…

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A Bicycling Ballade. A Fair Cyclist Celebrates a Triumph

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 3

To hunt or ride or drive may be, To some fair sisters, passing sweet. The wheel, (at present) is to me, However tired, a tireless treat…

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Royal Show an Interesting Exhibit

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

How.an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Royal Show Gate Receipts £47,325 (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 1

The gate receipts at the Royal Show this year amounted to £47,325…

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At the Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 1

There’s the man who takes it smiling he’s the one we call a sport; There’s the chap who wilts and looks a trifle glum…

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Royal Show an Interesting Exhibit

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 1

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Orange Show

Western Champion · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 11

Special rail arrangements have been made for cheap fares from all stations for the Orange show on 20th 21st and 22nd insts. Full particulars…

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Easter Show Records

Western Champion · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 7

Details of the Easter traffic carried on the railways and tramways show that the number of people carried to and from the Royal Easter Show…

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Japanese Fair Result of Raffles

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 10

The following wore the results of raffles drawn at the Japanese Fair, recently held in the Town Hall:-- Set Saucepans: J. Cashman…

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It Was Not a Fair Test

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 8

The unpleasant suggestion of malingering is often made as to persons seeking to recover compensation for injuries, and leads to wide divergence…

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Current Topics Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 10

The Eugowra Show will be held this year on Wednesday, September 29…

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Orators at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 8

Had the amphilfiers been at work in the Show luncheon-room instead of the arena, the banqueting company would have thrilled to a greater part…

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A Political Variety Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 8

The Ma State’s Assembly contains sufficient talent to stock a variety show. N.S.W. Health Minister Cann was formerly a bandsman at Lithgow…

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Bathurst Show Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 5

Following are the results of Saturday's racing at Bathurst:-- Opening Handicap: Pennyform 1, Fortsain 2, Cyllene Laddie 2. 2 to 1…

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Cricket Benefit Picture Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 4

Mr. Chantler, of the Rio Picture Theatre, has kindly donated the use of his hall for a benefit for the cricketers next Friday night. A first…

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