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

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Athletic Carnival Display Over 20 Schools represented Attendance estimated at 3,500

Western Champion · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 13

Glorious weather prevailed on the occasion of the second athletic carnival and physical culture display under the auspices of the Central Western…

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Barmedman's Annual Show a Successful Exhibition

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

Pleasant weather prevailed for Barmodman's annual show on Wednesday last, with the result that the attendance was as good, if not a little better,…

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Show Takings

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 1

The gate takings were as follow:— 1926 1927 £ s. d. £ s. d…

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3657 Show Entries

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 9

The entries received for the Show totalled 3657. The number last year was 3791. There was a failing off of 200 in the…

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Some Show Notes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 9

The farm produce entries were a record in number and quality. Most of the prizes went to Messrs. Scholz and Nugent (at Warrinya), both new…

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Quandialla Show Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 3

A meeting of the show committee was held on Saturday last, and was fairly well attended. It was decided that prize-winners…

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Some Show Notes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 1

The many friends of Mr. A. E. Thomas, of Messrs. Reid, Smith, Ltd., who indulges in fanning and grazing as a side line to his…

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Show Stud Sales

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

Messrs. C. K. Rose and Co. report having sold at the usual Show stud sales: 12 merino rams, a/c. Mr. J. Rowan, of Bendick Murrell, realising…

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Schools' Athletic Carnival. Local Winners

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 6

Brilliant weather prevailed for the sports carnival and physical culture display under the auspices of the Central Western Public Schools Amateur…

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Show Awards

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 1

Amended show award: Handwriting under 11 years: Cyril Cunnington 1; Connie Gordon 2…

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Local & General Morongla Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. Norrie informs us that Mrs. G. Baynes as a special inducement for competitors in Section 69 (best collection of six jellies) has donated 10/…

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Current Topics the Show Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 2

A balance-sheet in connection with the recent Show Ball, in aid of the District Hospital funds, reveals that the sum of £702- was netted by…

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Hockey Carnival. Great Success. Girls Invade Grenfell. Grenfell Wins the Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 2

The members of the Grenfell Girls' Hockey Club are to be really congratulated upon the very successful carnival held yesterday, and it is…

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Canowindra Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 9

For the second day of the Canowindra P. A. and H. Association’s 28th annual Show on Wednesday the weather was fine, but sultry. There were…

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Hockey Carnival At Grenfell

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 9

West Wyalong girls put up a splendid performance sit the Grenfell Hockey Carnival on Wednesday. The teams competing were: Forbes,…

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Show Week Bazaar Wonderful Financial Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 9

The annual Show week bazaar in aid of the R.C. Church funds was a big success, despite the droughty conditions, and the Very Rev. D. O’…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association. General Business

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 4

There was a good attendance of committeemen at the meeting of the. P.A. & H. Association, held in the Council Chambers on Saturday…

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Exhibition Matches

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 4

F. Kalms defeated G. Mathew 6-3. Ted Kalms defeated H. W. Turner 6-4. E. Ludlow defeated R. Inglis 6-3,…

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Eugowra Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 2

"The best one-day show in the West," as the committee claim, will take place at Eugowra to-morrow. The show promises to be better than ever,…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 8

At a meeting of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association, held on Saturday, the following were present: Messrs C. E. Wallder (President),…

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