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

Shows & fairs, 1927

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 22

Grenfell Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 2

Thus the Grenfell “Observer” : The gate receipts for the two days totalled £276/8/3. The takings for the two previous years were: 1925, £253…

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Show Week Dances

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 4

Every night this week dances will be held in the Masonic Hall in aid of new tennis courts at West Wyalong. The beautiful decorations will…

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Lake Cargelligo Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 4

In our report of the Lake Cargelligo show we omitted to state that (Mr. G. F. Schmidt, of Wyalong, obtained, among other prizes won by…

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Current Topics Cowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 2

The general entries for the Cowra Show will close on Tuesday, 6th inst., and the Show will be held on the 13th and 14th inst. There is every…

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"Getting Gertie's Garter" Show Week Attractions

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 4

"Getting Gertie's Garter" is a live wire laughing musical comedy, brim-, ming with youth and laughter, with a new surprise every minute. The…

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Ungarie Smoke Social £556 for Next Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 1

The Secretary, Mr. Bedford, informed us on Monday aftrnoon that so far £556 has been promised for next year's show…

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Forbes Show Opens To-day Glorious Weather Prevails

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 2

The fifty-fourth annual exhibition of the Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association opened this morning in beautiful springlike…

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Illegal Games On Show Grounds (To the Editor "Advocate")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 4

Sir,—When visiting a neighboring show recently, I noticed that darto, betting on numbers and colors, and other illegal betting games, were in…

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Ungarie's First Show All Expectations Exceeded Big Attendance—splendid Exhibts

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 2

Ungarie once more has emerged triumphantly. Another link to its chain of achievements has been added, another step towards the goal of…

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General Motors Exhibition Tours Victoria Enthusiastic Welcome in Country Centres

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 September 1927 · page 2

Following out a programme of wide interest, the General Motors Exhibition which is touring Victoria is achieving a well merited popularity and a…

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Hospital Carnival Effort

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 10

A euchre party and dance, arranged by Mrs. H. Kelly, in aid of the Hospital Carnival, was held in West's Hall last Thursday evening and met…

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The Forbes Show. a Record Success

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 11

The annual show of the Forbes P. and A. Association, which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday achieved a record success. The attendance was…

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Young Show. Another Gold Cup for Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 2

Following on his meritorious wins at Bathurst and Grenfell Shows, Mr. W. W. Ingrey, of Yarraglen, Grenfell, on Tuesday scooped the pool in…

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The Parkes Show Machinery and Motors Agricultural and Industrial Pavilions Machinery and Motors

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 7

The non-competitive exhibits at the Show, occupying the space set apart for machinery and similar lines, have increased very much in number during…

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Parkes Trotting Club. Successful Show Meeting. Officials.—Patron: Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A.,; President: Mr. R. H. Shaw; Vice-Presidents: Messrs. E. McGlynn, Geo. Powter and W. Ashwin; Treasurer: Mr. J. T. Best; Judge: Mr. E. McGlynn; Assistant Judge: Mr. J. H. War by; Starter and Timekeeper: Mr. G. Best; Assistant Starters: Messrs. Ashwin. Taylor and Mason; Clerk of Scales: Mr. E. McGlynn; Tote Steward: Mr J. T. Best; Stip. Steward: Mr. G. Kilduff; Committee: Messrs. Geo. Best, R. H. Shaw, J. T. Best, Geo. Powter, S. Taylor, M. H. Medlyn, J. Leonard, J. Hynes. H. J. Hill, E, McGlynn, W. Gibbons, Jack Watts, G. Mason, G. Leister, J. H. War by, and W. Ashwin; Secretary: Mr. W. McMillan

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 18

The second day of the Parkes Trotting Club Show meeting was run off on Saturday, in beautiful weather, and on the presence of a large attendance…

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A Fair Exchange

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 9

Mother had come into the child's bedroom to say good night. "It's cold imummy," said Molly, cuddling down…

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The District's Carnival 1927 Show a Great Success Record Entries-splendid Exhibits £1400 Promised for Next Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

The optimism and determination displayed for several months past by the Committee of the West Wyalong Show Association, in the face of the very…

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Cowra Show Handicaps for Show Trots

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 11

The following handicaps have been declared for the trotting events at next week’s Cowra Show:— Cowra Handicap Trot: Maggie…

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At the Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 6

Two men meet "Good day. Aven a look at the show?" "Yairs." "Pretty good, ain't it?" "Yairs." "Keepin pretty dry."…

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Further Show Awards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 6

The following could not be included in our list of general awards:-- Sheep (long wool classes), champion ram, T. H. Bray (Lincoln), and…

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