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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 29

Show Luncheon Booth

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 2

An informal meeting of the congregation of the Grenfell Methodist Church was held on Wednesday afternoon with the object of further…

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For the Hospital. Business People's Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 7

At a meeting of representatives of Broadway, White Way, and Central Way, held in Mr. Hubert Haynes shop, after the closing hour on…

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Display Carnival Busy High School Committee Refreshments To Be Provided

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the ladies' committee was held in the High School on Tuesday, with Mrs. J. Johnston in the chair. There…

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Concert Is Off Hard to Get Artists Sheep Show Entertainment

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 6

Its has been decided not to hold the proposed concert on the night of the first day of the Sheep Show, Juy 17…

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Vaudeville Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 5

The Joybells' Company, consisting of the world famed Hawaiian Italian Rand and a dozen other big attractions are making their debut in the…

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Poetry Notes Breeding and Rearing of Poultry for Exhibition. (Continued.)

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 3

If a setting of eggs be purchased t from a reputable breeder you may probably rear a good chick or two, but too much must not be expected in this…

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The Takings For First Day Of Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 5

The secretary of the Show Society, Mr. K. O. Anderson, reported this morning that the gate takings for the first day of the Sheep Show were…

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Sheep Show and Sales Second Day is One of Business Another Big Attendance

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 5

The "Clerk of the Weather" again smiled favorably on Forbes for the second day of the Sheep Show and Dog Trials. An open…

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Great Efforts Bring Wonderful Results a Great Success First Sheep Show in Forbes Great Number of Fine Exhibits

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 1

Though the Forbes Sheep Show, conducted by the P.A. & H. Society, was probably the first of its kind ever held in the West, it was undoubtedly a great success. The Show was opened yesterday morning in glorious weather…

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Business People's Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 9

Keen interest is being manifested by the business people in pushing ahead with arrangements for making their Fancy Dress procession and sports…

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Business People's Carnival. Further Details Arranged

Western Champion · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 3

Raving decided to hold a Business People's Carnival In aid of the Parkes District Hospital, on Wednesday, 1st August, the promoters…

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Against Prohibition Mr. Burke in Form What Records Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 3

Mr. Fred Arlington Burke presented some facts against Prohibition at a well-attended open-air meeting in Forbes on Wednesday night…

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Last of the Sheep Show Final Awards at Fine Exposition Goat Races Amuse Big Crowd A Financial Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

Though the Sheep Show and Sales, and Dog Trials are over, the impression they made on visitors and the men on the land in the Forbes district, will last for many years. Huge crowds did not attend the function, nor were they…

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Show Association The Financial Position Causes Considerable Discussion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 5

At Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee, Mr. c. E. Wallder said he was not present at the last meeting of the Committee, owing to his…

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Peak Hill Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 4

"The Advocate" learns from Mr. J Jackson, secretary of the Peak Hill show; that following yesterday's post ponement a start was made this…

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Sheep Show Personalities

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 5

The President, Mr. R. H. Beddie; the Secretary, Mr. K. O. Anderson; and the Judges. Reading from left to right: Major Hinton (Longwool), Messrs. E. I. tody (Merino), R. H. Beddie, K. O. Anderson, and J. Quinn (Sheep Dogs)…

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Poultry Notes Breeding and Rearing of Poultry for Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 3

The number of breeders of prize poultry is continually on the increase, and every year now additions are added to the ranks. But it is as true us ever…

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Tullamore Show

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 11

The annual show of the Tullamore P. and A. Association in to be held next Wednesday and Thursday, 1st and 2nd August. An excellent…

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Forbes Sheep Show

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 11

Forbes sheep show which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last attracted good attendence and the number and quality of the exhibits…

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Business People's Carnival Completing the Details

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 1

Having put their hands to the wheel, the promoters of the Business People's Carnival are not sleeping on their job. Further…

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