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

Shows & fairs, 1927

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 22

Barmedman Show Next

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 1

All arrangements are well in hand for the annual Bamedman show to be held next Wednesday (14th inst) Splendid entries have been received…

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P.o. Arrangements for Carnival Week

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 11

On Wednesday next. 14th inst. (second day of Cowra Show), the local Post Office will close at 12 noon. All mails for Sydney, South and West will…

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Dances in Masonic Hall Show Week

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 5

The week's dancing carnival at the Masonic Hall concludes on Saturday night. Those who have attended have enjoyed themselves thoroughly and…

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Tied for High Jump at Young Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 11

There were three competitors for the W. F. Weeden High Jump: Maroney Bros.’ Grey Timothy (ridden by C. Finn); G. Wilson’s Edendale (C…

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Motor Notes General Motors Exhibition Tours Victoria. Enthusiastic Welcome in Country Centres

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 7

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

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Show Smoko Bright and Pleasant Evening Prospects for the Future

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 7

Optimism, cheerfulness, and goodfellowship were the keynotes of the annual show smoko, held in the supper room of the Town Hall on the…

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Pat Hanna’s Diggers Showing in Cowra All Show Week

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 1

The average Digger during the periods of his rare intervals of pleasure in Europe made the most of the opportunities that came his way of…

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Ungarie Show List of Donations Promised at Smoke Social for 1928

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 1

The smoke social, in connection with the recent Ungarie Show, was held in Pole's garage in the evening over which the President, Mr. W. E…

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Grenfell Sheep Exhibitor Wins Ten Prizes at Young Show with Nine Exhibits

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 4

It’s getting a bit of a habit with Mr. Walter Ingrey, of “Yarranglen,” Grenfell, to deal a staggering blow to sheep exhibitors first time out. He…

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Forbes Fifty-Fourth Annual Show Record Crowd on Second Day Exhibits Maintain High Standard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 6

The vast potentialities of the Golden West were comprehensively displayed at the Forbes P.A. & H. Association's 54th Annual Show during the week. Notwithstanding the pessimistic utterances of the many who, unable to visualise the deeper significance of securing this wonderful array bf products and stock, hurl criticism and censorious argument against the continuance of all Shows,…

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Forbes Show Meeting Opening Day's Results New Appointments Enhance Course Buckinette makes Course Record

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 8

Forbes Jockey Club's Show meeting attracted a record crowd of racegoers, despite the chilly wind which blew from the west. The club had…

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Chapter Xx. His Bride and His Darling to Be. "None without hope' e'er loved the brighest fair, But love can hope where reason would despair." —LYTTLETON

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 8

'I have lost my boy,' Lady Helston said to herself, as she bade him good-night and went away to her own room with a pain in her heart…

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Cowra’s Annual Show Entries Total 3,400. Not Quite Up to Last Year, But Excellent Competition Assured. Very Many New Exhibitors. Great Variety of Side Shows

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 11

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the 47th Annual Show of the Cowra P., A. and H .Association will take place, .when given good weather a very…

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Local and General Hockey Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 2

The local Hockey Club is staging a big carnival on Wednesday, 21st September, when teams will be present from Wyalong (2), Caragabal,…

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Show Exhibits

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 2

Singer sowing machines are famous the world over, and the Forbes agent, Mr. E. C. Smith, had three of the latest type in the pavilion. The…

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Show Smoke Social Successful and Enthusiastic Function £1400 for Next Year's Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 4

Much enthusiasm marked the smoke social in connection with the West Wyalong show on Wednesday evening. This important function was held…

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Show Week Dances Financial Success £60 Profit

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 2

During Show Week dances were held in the Masonic Hall for six nights in aid of the new tennis courts on the Recreation Groundy, West Wyalong…

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West Wyalong Show Melbourne "Leader's" Praise "One of Most Progressive in Commonwealth"

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 8

The following eulogy of the West Wyalong and, District Show appeared in a recent issue of the Melbourne "Leader," one of the leading weekly…

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Local and General Hockey Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 3

An event which fully warrants public support is the Hockey Carnival to be held in Mr. Andy Callis' paddock, Grafton street and Forbes road, on…

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Cowra Show. Slight Falling Off in Attendance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 2

In common with most, shows, Cowra well satisfied with the huge crowd experienced a slight falling off in the attendance, but the officials were…

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