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

Shows & fairs, 1928

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To Prevent Clashing Sheep Show Dates Altered Arrangements With F.J.C. Half-holiday Asked

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 1

Because the dates set down for the Forbes Sheep Show and Dog Trials in July, would clash with the local Jockey Club meeting,…

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A Fair Warning One That Should be Heeded by All

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the wa yeasy for more serious troubles…

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"Not Fair."

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

At Thursday night's Council meeting, Ald. Crippen said it was not fair to ask the poundkeeper to feed all the stock placed in the pound. He…

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First Sheep Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

In an endeavor to make Forbes the greatest sheep—selling area in the west, the municipal council proposes to build stock sale yards, at an…

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Cowra Cliquism P., A. AND H. Assn. Discards Brains

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 3

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes: Sir,—A few years ago some people tried to have a horse pavilion erected to hold 100 horses for joint control with the…

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Forbes Sheep Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 1

Forbes.—In an endeavor to make Forbes the greatest sheep selling area in the west, the Municipal Council promises to build stock sale yards,…

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Miscellaneous Great Exhibition. Canberra, May 30th

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 6

Sydney is to have a Great Exhibition—an Empire Exhibition—in 1932, the year when the Harbor Bridge is to be opened. Thither will come…

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Electoral and Exhibition Bills

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 7

On Thursday the Electoral Bill, to amend and liberalise the existing Act, was put through all stages, among other things, the provision relating…

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Quandialla Show Ground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 1

Mr. R. Penfold has handed us the following letter which he received from the Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A.:—…

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Show Wood-chop

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 3

When Young P.A. and H. Society was asked by the Forbes P.A. and H. Society how it conducted its Show Wood-chop, it was stated in reply…

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For Annual Show P.A. .& H. Society's Dictum

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 2

"Generally a raw-boned boar is the only exhibit we have in the pig section at the annual Show," said Mr. E. A. Austen…

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Goat Races Proposed for Show Will They Be Allowed ?

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 3

"Why not have goat races as an attraction at the annual show?" asked Mr. J. T. Woods at the meeting of the P.A. and…

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Can't Afford It . Sheep Show Takings Hospital Left Out

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 7

Because the Show Society considers that it will need all the money it can get to clear costs at the annual sheep show and dog trials on July 17…

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Tottenham. Church of England Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 15

The carnival which was held in aid of the Church of England funds on King's Birthday, was a huge success. To date £135 are in hand and further…

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Exhibition Tennis Visit of Interstate Reps

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 6

A treat is in store for tennis enthusiasts on Thursday afternoon next, 21st inst, on the West Wyalong Recreation Ground Courts, when Fred…

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West Wyalong Show Schedules in Circulation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

The slogan, "Bigger, Better and Brighter than ever," may aptly be applied to the schedules in connection with the forthcoming West Wyalong…

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Big Swimming Carnival For New Year's Day Day and Night Function

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

A fit of shivering took hold of nearly every alderman at the Council meeting last Thursday night, when the Forbes Coursing…

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C.W.A. Ball Profit £53 Sheep Show Luncheon

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

At the C.W.A., meeting held at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, a letter was read from the District Hospital committee asking if the…

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An Electrical Exhibition to Be Held in Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 3

By arrangement with the Westinghouse Co., Messrs. R. H. Spike and Co., the local firm of electricians, will hold an exhibition of everything…

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Four Killed Disaster at Fair (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

A London message states that four people were killed and several injured seriusly at Margate Fair, when a flying boat broke through…

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