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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 29

District Exhibit For Forbes Show A Fine Response

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 2

Owing to the very fine response from all parts of the district, in connection with the arranging for, and the display of the "Forbes and…

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Bogan Gate Show. Fine Weather and a Good Exhibition. Complete Prize List

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 11

Officials.—Patron, Mr. W. W. Black: President, Mr. F. J. Bird; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. T. Kearney and W. W. Chew; Secretary, Mr. J. Egan;…

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Great Laughter Show

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 9

Among the show attractions in Parkes will be the visit of "The Frivolities," a mirth making show, direct from Birch, Carroll and Coyles,…

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Public Meeting Hospital Carnival. Date and Details

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 10

The Mayor (Hon. F. W. Spicer) presided at a public meeting in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, to discuss preliminaries for the proposed…

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Parkes Show. Splendid Entries Received Bumper Attendance Expected

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 9

The annual show, which opens on Tuesday next gives promise of being well up to the high standard established during recent years, and if the…

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Parkes Trotting Club. the Show Meeting. Full List of Nominations

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 9

The following nominations have been received for the Show Meeting of the Parkes Pony Racing and Trotting Club, to be held on Saturday and…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Record Attendance at Fourth Annual Carnival Reflex of Favorable Season

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

The fourth annual show under the auspices of the Lake Cargelligo P.A. H. and. I. Association, held on Wednesday, was characterised by a record…

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Grenfell Races Nominations for Show Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 7

Following are the nominations for the Grenfell Jockey Club’s Show meeting, to be held on Thursday and Friday of next week:—…

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Land Ballot at Carcoar on Cowra Show Day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

A lot of interest is being taken locally in connection with the forthcoming land ballot at Carcoar, quite a big number of Woodstock residents…

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Alteration of Date. Eight Hour Day Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

A special meeting of the General Committee was held in the Secretary's office (Reeves and Green) on Thursday, 23rd August, for the purpose of…

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Hospital Carnival Another Committee Meeting Result of Canvass

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

Another well- attended meeting of the Hospital Carnival committee was held on Friday night, the president, Mr. R. Astley, presiding…

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Grenfell Show 1928 Record Sporting Events

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

The Grenfell Show for 1928 promises to be one of the best as far as ring events are concerned that have ever been held. The hunting and…

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Greater Festivity For Show Week Municipal Council Helps

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 5

The glitter of gay lights in the Forbes White Way will give additional attractiveness to the general air of festivity that pervades…

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Parkes Show. the Final Preparations. Record Success Anticipated

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

The Show Ground and the Pavilions are a scene of bustle and activity to-day, where the final preparations are afoot for the opening of the annual…

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The Joy Zone. at the Show. Congo Pygmies and Gorillas

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

Many and strange are the customs and ways of the Central African pygmies. They divide human beings into three classes; white, black and gorilla,…

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Goulburn Hotelkeeper Gives £250 for Cowra Show and Race Booths

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 2

The Show and Race booths were submitted to public auction by Messrs. C. K. Rose and Co. to-day, and were purchased by Mr. A. W…

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Parkes Annual Show Glorious Weather to Open Successful Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 6

Parkes has been very fortunate in regard to the weather conditions for its various public functions this year, and no exception to the rule occurred…

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Breeding for Exhibition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 3

The secret of success in breeding poultry for exhibition is to secure good blood for the foundation. From stock of only moderate quality it is…

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Show Car Exhibits

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 4

At the show we noticed the following exhibits by local dealers:-- Blacks Motors--G.M.C. truck, Chevrolet truck, Chevrolet deluxe car,…

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Official Opening of The Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 7

It seems a bit late to be referring so to this, but space prevented us from recording it in last issue. In the absence of Mr. Buttenshaw, who could…

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