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

Shows & fairs, 1927

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 22

Town Band To Play at the Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 August 1927 · page 4

At the meeting of the Show Committee on Saturday last, the President (Mr. C. E. Wallder) asked was it proposed to engage the Town Barid for…

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Life Lieutenant Governors And Life Members Further Elections by Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 August 1927 · page 1

At the meeting of the West Wynlong Show Committee on Saturday last, the President (Mr. C.E. Wallder) announced that Messrs G. Rootes…

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Carnival Week

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 August 1927 · page 4

The prospects of a great carnival week are very bright--all now depending on the weather. The whole town is astir and real life is to be met with…

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"Jo-jo" the Monk Excitement at Tullamore Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 August 1927 · page 9

There was an exciting and laughable interlude in the proceedings at the first day of the Tullamore Show, on Wednesday…

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Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 11

Considerable interest is being taken in the Queen Competition, which is being run in connection with the Hospital Carnival. It was thought…

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Cowra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 2

The Cowra Show will be held on the 13th and 14th September, and the Schedules are now available. These may be obtained from the local…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 2

Two weeks from last Tuesday will see the Gist Exhibition of the Grenfell P. and A. Association in full swing, and on Tuesday entries will close,…

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Bogan Gate Show

Western Champion · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 10

The fourteenth annual show of the Bogan Gate P. and A. Association is to take place on Wednesday next, 24th inst. If fine weather prevails there…

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The Trundle Show [Second Notice.]

Western Champion · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 14

As mentioned in our brief summary of this show last week, the unpropitious weather spoilt any hope of the attendance putting up a record. But it was…

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Benefits of the Show to the District

Western Champion · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 6

The Show helps the district in many ways. It helps women to cook better and do needlework better. It also helps children to do their school work…

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Tullamore Show. the Prize Essays. Following are the winning essays in the school sections at the recent Tullamore Show:— The Federal Capital of Australia

Western Champion · Thursday 18 August 1927 · page 6

On the first day of this century, 1st January, 1901, the five States of Australia and Tasmania joined together to form a Federation, known as the…

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Hospital Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 2

The following young ladies have been nominated as candidates for the Queen Competition at the Commercial Travellers’ Carnival to be…

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Not Fair (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 5

Sir,—As a constant reader of your valuable journal, and seeing that we are on the verge of a general election, I notice there is a great inclination…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Show Committee was held on Saturday afternoon. The President, Mr. C. E. Wallder, occupied the chair, and…

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Western District Exhibit to Be Staged at Royal Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 3

A meeting of representatives of the various A., H. and P. Association was held at Pathurst on Wednesday week for the purpose of making…

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Bogan Gate Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 2

Bogan Gate will be en fete this week, the annual show taking place to-morrow, and the show races on Thursday. Everything points to both…

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Hats on Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 2

"The Hat Box," the well-known Sydney millinery establishment, is staging a fashion display at the Albion Hotel this week. Miss Moss…

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Temora Show. £2000 for Improvements

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 3

The Temora P. A. H. and I. Association has received permission to borrow £2,000 for improvements to the show ground…

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Condobolin's Best All-Round Show Many New Records Established

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 6

Glorious weather favoured Condobolin's 38th. annual exhibition on both days, and this contributed in no small measure to the record attendances and…

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The Sketcher. At the Dairy Show. A Conversation with a Cow

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 3

A great many people visited the last show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington. A few of these were from the country, a good many were from town…

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