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

Shows & fairs, 1927

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 22

Cricket Carnival Why Not? an "Advocate" Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 5

"The Advocate" makes a suggestion to the Forbes Cricket Association that it conduct a cricket carnival over the Easter holidays. There are four…

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Back-to-Condobolin A Spectacular Procession The Week's Carnival Proceeds Favorably Condobolin District Hospital Prospects Bright

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 4

This popular [?] was blessed with excellent weather for its opening day, permitting the procession, which was one of the best and most spectacular…

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Orange Show

Western Champion · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 11

Special attention is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue advising that £950 will be given in prize money at the Orange Show to be…

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Show Dates. Central Western Council Meets

Western Champion · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 13

The annual meeting of the Central Western Council of the P. and A. Associations was held yesterday afternoon, at the secretary's office, the…

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Orange Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

Special attention is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue advising that £950 will be given away in prize money at the Orange Show,…

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Swimming Ladies’ Carnival. a Big Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 9

The Ladies’ Swimming Club held their first Carnival on Wednesday and had quite a successful afternoon. Although the entries were not as good…

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A Musician’s Claim Against a Picture Show Proprietor. Alleged Wrongful Dismissal. Jury Finds in Favor of Plaintiff

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

The following Jury was empanelled: Frederick William Jones (foreman), Charles Humphrey, Walter Galloway Hutchison, Hugh Graham Dunlop…

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A Six Years Old Claim Decided in the District Court. Narrandera Picture Show Proprietor Sued by His Former Farm Manager. Verdict for Plaintiff for £115/9/-

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

Mr. [?]ardwick instructed by Mr. Phillips for plaintiff Mr. Stacy (instructed by Mr. Westphalen) for defendant. J[?]y: Thomas William Alford. John…

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Art Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 6

An interesting exhibition of pictures has been held in Sydney, comprising some' 55 . water colors and others, many taking for their subjects,…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association Officers Elected. Prospects Bright

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 5

The P.A. and H. Association met at the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon, the patron Mr. C. S. McPhillamy, occupying the chair…

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Show Ballot Closes on

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 2

A reminder is given that ballot papers in co[?]tion with the election of Committee of the West Wyalong Show Association must be in…

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Homebush Sales Fair Competition (By Wire). Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 1

Sheep yarded totalled 19,350. The quality was fair. Competition was brisk and values firmer with a tendency to advance as…

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Show Committee

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 15

The election of members of the P. and A. Society's committee resulted as follows:—G. E. Rathbone, F. V. Hensman, T. G. Carey, Henry Lambert,…

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Rainbow Dance Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 2

One of the most enjoyable social events held here for some time took place in the Centennial Hall on Thursday evening, when a Rainbow…

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Show Societies Council Meeting at Grenfell

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Southwestern. PA.H. and. I. Societies Council was held at Gronfell Mr. W. Simpson (President…

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Show Association

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 1

The adjourned annual meeting of subscribers was held on Saturday last, when the result of the ballot for election of committee was declared…

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Lang's Latest Role "A Show Attraction" Says Hawkesbury Society (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 1

"Premier Land has got into a lot of trouble lately, but he is in the public eye, and people will come to the show out of curiosity to sea…

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At the Carnival Pat and the Bite; the Last Shall Be First, Etc

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 8

On such occasions as show time' when "sid-show" people gather in full force, one hears some very wity remarks from these folk who use wit…

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The Coming Orange Show

Western Champion · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 12

The annual exhibition of the Orange A. and P. Society is around once again, and the interest of the whole of the residents in that large and prosperous…

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School Column Show Exhibits

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

Last year there were over a thousand exhibits of school work from the various schools of the district. Teachers had a trying time during…

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