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

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Business Carnival. Appeal to Farmers. Benefit for Hospital

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 15

Next Wednesday should be a red letter day for, Parkes. When the business houses close for the half day "Carnival" will be…

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Peak Hill Show. Marred by Weather. Machine Brick Beaten

Western Champion · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 11

The Peak Hill annual show which had to be postponed owing to the unfavourable weather, was opened yesterday, when there was a fair nd…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 12

A meeting of the Committee was held in the M. U. Hall on Saturday last. The President, Mr. G. Rootes, occupied the chair, and there were…

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"Quarantine" Color Yellow Objected To In Show Prize Ribbon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

At the June meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, Mr. S. E. Ford drew attention to the fact that the correct colors for a Reserve…

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Show Ground Improvements Repairing Grandstand Mr. Stephenson's Tender Accepted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

The Chairman of the Works and Finance Committee (Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw) submitted a report to the meeting of the Show Committee…

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World's Record Thinks Mr. Clark Life Members of Local Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, the President announced that Mrs. E. T. Clark had qualified as a lady Life-Governor…

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"Tin" Hares Local Club's Proposal No Objection by Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 6

At Saturday's meeting of the local Show Committee, a letter was received from Mr. J. L. Lamont, Hon. Secretary of the West Wyalong Coursing…

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Tunney Beats Heeney Knock-out in Twelfth Round New Zealander's Good Exhibition End Came Suddenly

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 6

The big fight for the world's heavyweight boxing championship, between Gene Tunney, of America, and Tom Heeney, of New Zealand, ended with dramatic suddenness last night, when Heeney was knocked out in the twelfth round, shortly after its…

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Teams for Wednesday. Big Carnival Match

Western Champion · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 8

The following teams have been selected to play in the big football match to be played at People's Park on Wednesday, in aid of the Business People's…

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CHAMPIONSHIPS. Tennis Tourney. Big Carnival Next Week End

Western Champion · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 4

Tennis players of Parkes and surrounding districts will be in their, element next Friday, Saturday and Monday when a start will be made upon…

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Accident Insurance. Show Society's . Precautions Taking No Risks

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

It was pointed out at the last committee, meeting the P.A. & H. Society that there was great risk, of accident at the Show, and…

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Business People's Carnival Completing the Arrangements. Ways and Means for

Western Champion · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 1

It is'not in mortals to command success, but if enthusiastic preparation may be accepted as an augury, then the gathering on Wednesday, organised by the business people and their employees in aid of the Parkes District Hospital, should net a substantial amount for the…

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Annual Show Pars Preparing For Big Event Minor Improvements

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

Many small matters were discussed at the committee meeting of the P.A. & H. Association last Saturday, and many Improvements…

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Sheep Show a Success Report Before Committee Reduction of Usual Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

Ample proof that the Forbes Sheep Show was a great success, and that the committee acted rightly when, it decided to hold…

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An Extra Charge For Cars at Annual Show Ring-side Position

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

Ring-side car sites at the Forb,ts annual show in September, are to be charged for. At the P.A. & H. committee…

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No Auction Sale Of Booths For Annual Show Good Price Accepted

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the' P.A. & H. Society last Saturday, it was decided to accept an offer of £60 for the publican's…

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Judges for Annual Show Appointed at P.A. & H. Meeting Good Men Selected - Stewards Also Elected

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

The judges who are to officiate at the Forbes Annual Show early in September, were chosen at a committee meeting of the P.A. &…

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Ungarie Show Correction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 1

By a typographical error in the Ungarie Show schedule, it was stated that "all perishable exhibits are to be in the pavilion on the day preceding…

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Bogan Gate Show

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 11

The annual show of the Bogan Gate P, and A. Association will be held on Wednesday, 22nd August, and entries close on Saturday, 18th August…

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Tullamore Show. Successful Opening Day

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 11

The Tullamore show was, opened yesterday, wheh there was a good attendance for the first day. Entries, in all sections were well up to usual…

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