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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 29

Moving Pictures To Be Taken at Show Actors and Actresses of Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 3

Have you ever acted in the movies? If you have not, and you attend the Forbes annual show on September 4 and 5, you will probably become an…

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Second Last Meeting Before Forbes Annual Show P. A. & H. Society Works Many Matters Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 3

There was a good attendance of members at the meeting of the Forbes P.A. & H. Society committee last Saturday afternoon, when…

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Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

Entries for the above show are coming in freely, and it is anticipated that the ring events will be very attractive. From Sydney has been…

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Bogan Gate Show

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 10

Entries close on Saturday next for the Bogan Gate show, which takes place on Wednesday, 22nd inst. Excellent trotting and ring events will…

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The Parkes Show

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 11

The rumour that the date of the show had been altered to December was the cause of much discussion last Saturday. How the rumour…

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Show Week Holidays

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 3

We were informed by a business man this morning that a statement was made to him to the effect that we refused to insert in our last issue…

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Young Two-days' Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

After many years' experience of conducting a three days' Show, the Committee of the Young P. and A. Association has decided to limit the…

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Show and Race Holidays

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 3

By advertisement this issue it will be noted that thirty-three business houses are closing for the show and races at hours notified. We have no…

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Trundle. Show and Races

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 15

Alter the Carnival week Trundle has settled' down Into the ordinary everyday groove of living, seemingly quite recovered after a gay week of Show…

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For Parkes Show Special Trains Arranged

Western Champion · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 8

Cheap tickets at single fare for the double journey will be issued at Forbes and intermediate stations for Parkes on Wednesday, 29th August,…

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Local and General Aeroplane Flights Show Week

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

An opportunity will soon be given to the people of Grenfell to experience the thrills and joys of flying. The Golden Aircraft Co., Ltd., of…

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Getting Ready for Next Month’s Carnival Show Committee Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 9

A meeting of the Show Committee was held on Thursday afternoon last, and there was a good attendance, the President (Mr. O’Neil) was in…

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Show Dates

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 10

Following is an official list of Show dates for the Southern and Western District group:— [?]abo Annual Show: August 15th…

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Tullamore Show Nthe Prize Essays

Western Champion · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 8

Below we print two of the prizewinning essays at Tullamore show—the first, "History of Tullamore and District," being the winner of the first…

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Show and Races. the Broadcasting Scheme

Western Champion · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 7

Owing to the fact that only a single Uric is available it will be impossible to carry out the proposed broadcasting scheme in…

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Parkes Jockey Club. Show Race Meeting. Splendid Entries

Western Champion · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 1

Following are the nominations for the Show race meeting of the Parkes. Jockey Club, to be held on Thursday and Friday, 30th and 31st August:—…

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Forbes Golf Carnival Devotees From all Parts. Highly Successful Week-end

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 2

"We appreciate the presence of golfers from the adjoining golf clubs, and especially those from further afield, such as Orange, Canowindra, Young, and Trundle." Thus spoke President Jack Flannery at the conclusion of the Forbes Golf Club's week-end…

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Four of Them "Ugly" Men Are Nominated Excellent Sports Programme Framed. Hospital Carnival Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 1

About twenty delegates attended a meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee on Friday night, when the following nominations were announced…

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West Wyalong Show. Judges and Stewards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 6

The appointment of judges and stewards for the West Wyalong Show on 4th and 5th September next has now been finalised. The list is as…

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Condobolin's 39th. Annual Show Records! Records! Records!

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 5

Yes,"All Records' may well be the few short words to impressively qualify the success of the show held on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week…

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