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

Shows & fairs, 1926

414 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 21

Stanley McKay's New Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 5

"The King of Dunnowhinski, a beautifully staged and dressed comic opera, is the opening production of the popular Stanley McKay Pantomime Co…

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Carnival Week Privileges

Western Champion · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 10

The privileges for the annual show and racing and trotting meetings during the coming carnival week were auctioned by Mr. Os. Thomas on…

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Trundle Show

Western Champion · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 10

Trundle show (the twenty-first annual exhibition at that centre, will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next. The schedule of prizes is an…

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Forbes Show Progressive Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 9

Secretary Austen and his assistant have all the preliminary arrangements well in hand, and leaving no stone unturned to make a record show…

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Spring Show at Morgan’s

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 2

At present the firm of Messrs. J. H. Morgan and Co. is experiencing a very busy time, their annual spring show being in full swing. Their…

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Local Motor Drivers Want Sole Rights for the Show Petition to Shire Council Special Meeting of Chamber of Commerce

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 August 1926 · page 2

Twenty-one local motor drivers have presented a petition to the Shire Council, asking that licenses to ply for hire during Show week be granted…

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Carnival Week

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 4

Next Week is Condobolin's annual carnival week. The great features are, of course, the show and races, but there are theatres, bazaar…

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All in a Garden Fair. An Amusing Tale of an American Princess, a Souvenir de la Maimaison Rose, and a Temporily Humble Gardener

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 3

"The splendid sun seemed to fling his rays with especial prodigality upon the broad, handsome grounds of Mr Hugh Borth this June morning. The blue…

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Tullamore Show

Western Champion · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 7

Faced with the worst possible weather conditions the Tullamore P. and A. Association made the best use of their opportunities, and if the…

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“Fair Thing.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 6

The Minister for Lands (Hon. P. F. Loughlin) returned to Sydney this week from Canowindra, where he addressed a week-end meeting on…

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Trundle Show Twenty-first Annual Exhibition. Held in Good Weather

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 9

In view of the broken weather that has prevailed for months, shows and other functions that depend on favorable conditions for the necessary…

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Young Show Arrangements

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

The Secretary of the Young Show writes asking us to remind exhibitors residing in this locality that entries for the coming Show close on…

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Tullamore Show Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 5

Though weather conditions were most unfavorable, the P. & A. Society's annual ball was a successful and very enjoyable function. There…

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Plying for Hire at Show Time Local Motorists Want Sole Rights Chamber Declines to Endorse Petition

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

There was a large attendance [?] members of the Chamber of Commerce. and motor drivers who had been invited to attend, at the special…

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Jubilee Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1926 · page 2

With only two weeks to go the Show Committee are now busy making final arrangements for the Jubilee Show, which will be opened on 31st…

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Young Show Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1926 · page 1

The secretary of Young show writes asking us to remind exhibitors residing in this locality that entries for the coming show close on…

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Show Trotting Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1926 · page 2

We have issued the programmes for the Grenfell Trotting Club's meeting on Thursday, September 2nd, the morning after the show, and first…

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Grenfell Show Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1926 · page 2

The Grenfell Jockey Club will hold its Show Meeting on Thursday and Friday, September 2nd and 3rd, and a programme made up of £250 in…

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Jubilee Show Showmen's Guild

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Jubilee Show Committee was held on the showground on Thursday afternoon, there being present: Mr. W. H. Simpson…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association Saturday's Meeting Final Show Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Forbes P.A., & H. Association was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon, those present being: Messrs. A. J…

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