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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 29

Ugly Man Competition Spring Bodies Moving Side Show Arranged For at Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 1

To further the candidature of Mr. A. Willis, the sports candidate in the Ugly Man competition, in aid of, the Forbes District Hospital, a meeting…

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Rosy Prospects For Forbes Show Big List of Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 6

If ever a show appeared as though it would be a huge success, it is the Forbes P.A. & H. Show of 1928, which opens next…

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Coleman's Pantomime. a Wonderful Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 3

Packed to the doors is the rule at Coleman's Pantomime Coy. The show this year is the best ever brought here by Mr. Coleman. Every show…

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Grenfell Show 1928 Magnificent Pavilion Exhibits. Wonderful Fruit Display. OFFICIALS, 1928

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 2

President: Mr. W. H. Simpson. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. R. R. Armstrong, Alfred Bembrick, H. C. Jones. Hon. Treasurer: Sir. H. L. G. Moore…

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Parkes Jockey Club. Show Cup Meeting. (By 'Phone from the' Course.)

Western Champion · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 13

Glorious weather prevailed on the Opening day of the Parkes Jockey Club's Show Cup meeting, the first race of which was run at 1.45 this…

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PARKES P. A. & H. ASSOCIATION Forty-ninth Annual Show Twelve Thousand People Present All Previous Records B[?]

Western Champion · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 10

The event of the year, Parkes Agricultural and Pastoral show, has passed and gone leaving behind it memories of happy reunions, pleasant…

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The Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 6

This year at the show Messrs John Meagher & Co., Ltd., will conduct a display featuring Aunt Mary's Pure Food Products…

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Young Show Record Prizes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 3

The Young Show is [?] no less than £1229/15/ in prize money, and this is supplemented by several valuable trophies including the Scott…

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Show Week Dances Masonic Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 6

During show week dances will be held in the Masonic Hall on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in aid of the erection of eight new courts…

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Ungarie Show Large Attendance—increased Exhibits £521 Promised for Next Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

The officers and committee of the Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association have every reason to be pleased with the success which attended their second…

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For the Show Grellman Bros. Exhibit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 1

Messrs Grellman Bros., of West Wyalong, agents for the famous Chrysler and Austin cars, announce that they, will have on view at theshow…

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Jimmy Sharman for Show Champion Wrestlers Coming

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 1

After an absence of two years, the multitude of supporters of this popular showman will be pleased to learn that once again he will be on deck…

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Special Show Forecast

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

In response to a request from "The Forbes Advocate," Mr. Timcke, assistant State meteorologist, wired the following forecast…

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Young Show. Record Prizes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 4

The Young Show is offering no less than £1229/15/- in prize money, and this is supplemented by several valuable trophies, including the Scott…

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Parkes Show. Cars and Machinery

Western Champion · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 12

As noted in our last issue, there was an unusual array of cars and machinery among the non-competitive exhibits on the Showground on Tuesday and…

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Bogan Gate Show. Prize Essays

Western Champion · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 10

Following are the first prize essays which secured the at wards at the recent Bogan Gate Show:—OVERLAND RAILWAY…

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Local News Cattle at the Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

Although there was not the quantity of cattle shown this year as on previous occasions, there was quality— and a breed not often seen at…

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Local and General Grenfell Jockey Club. Show Race Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

The show meeting of the Grenfell Jockey Club on Thursday and Friday last could not be classed as very successful from a financial…

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The Joy Zone At the Show Congo Pygmies and Gorillas

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 3 September 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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Parkes Show. Two Fine Displays. Public Continually Interested. Commendable Enterprise

Western Champion · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 3

Two of he finest displays seen at the show were the industrial exhibits put forward by Parkes leading business houses, Messrs. R. S. Howard & Sons…

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