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

Shows & fairs, 1927

428 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 22

Presbyterian Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 8

One of the events of the year at Forbes is the Presbyterian Flower Show. This fact is recognised throughout the district, and everybody waits…

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Commercial Travellers’ Carnival in Aid of Hospital Funds. to Be Held Here on October 6th

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday evening the following representatives of the Commercial Travellers’ Cot Fund met the committee of the Cowra District…

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Cowra Experiment Farm Wins Several Prizes at Royal Show. Another Milking Shorthorn Bull Arrives at the Farm

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 1

A number of exhibits were sent to the Royal Show from the Experiment Farm, and the following prizes were secured:—…

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Bathurst Show Meeting. Shadow of the Past

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

Bathurst Turf Club's show meeting on Saturday last was but a shadow of the past. In all, 23 horses— mostly goats— participated in the five…

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Presbyterian Fair a Successful Function

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 4

Despite counter attractions, and the fact that the season was unfavorable the annual Flar and Flower Show, under the auspices of the West…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

Just about the time this paper appears on the streets today, the Presbyterian Flower Show at the Town Hall, will be officially opened. The…

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Bathurst Show Takings

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

The aggregate receipts at the Bathurst Show, last week, constituted a record. The receipts showed an increase on each of the three days, the…

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Homebush Sales Market Irregular Quality Fair [?] (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 1

At Homebush to-day 23,680 sheep were forward. The quality was fair and the market irregular, but not quotably changed…

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New Grandstand For Show Ground Committee's Decision

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 4

The proposal to erect a new grandstand on the West Wyalong showground was advanced a further stage at a meeting of the general committee…

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Chrysanthemum Show a Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 11

The 27th Annual Chrysanthemum Show in connection with. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was successfully opened at the Parkes Picture Palace…

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Show Dates

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 9

Mr. A. F. Gillett, Secretary Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association, wrote stating that his committee had agreed to fall in with the show date alloted,…

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Forbes P.A. and H. Association. Committee Meeting Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 3

An application was received from Mr. A. Henson for the sole rights for riding devices at the forthcoming show, and the secretary was…

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New Grandstand For Show Ground Proposal Approved

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 4

At the adjonrned meeting of west Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday, over which Mr. F. Stivens (Vice-President) presided, the matter…

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Presbyterian Flower Show "The Old Woman in the Shoe"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 2

One of the features that contributed greatly to the success and enjoyment of the evening sessions of the Presbyterian Flower Show last week was…

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Show Prize Money Increase of £141. Schedule Adopted by Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 1

Ab a result of the general committee of the P.A. & H. Association adopting a sub-committee's report on the question of the allocation of prize…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 May 1927 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the P.A.H. & I. Association was held at Bannon's hotel last Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. P. C. Cooney…

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The 1927 Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 9

The Committee of the Show met on Thursday afternoon last when the work of revising the schedule for the 1927 Show was commenced in…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 6

A meeting of the committee was held at Bannon's Hotel last Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. P. C. Cooney (president), Ed. Reardon…

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P.&a. Association The Coming Show

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 15

A committee meeting of the Parkes P.A. and H. Association was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday afternoon, Mr. E. F. Hodges (President)…

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Motoring and Cycling Notes. the Victorian Show

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 19

The third International Motor Show held in Victoria, opened its doors last week at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, and the great interest taken…

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