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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 29

Show Judge's Travelling Expenses

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

The Minister for Railways, Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, is to consult the Railway Commissioners with a view to allowing show judges to travel on the…

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MISCELLANEOUS McCORMICK-DEERING Display. a Wonderful Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 3

"This is the finest exhibit of farm implements I have over scon, and I would like a photo of it to send to my Government in Washington."…

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Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

The School of Arts committee have applied to the Council, asking that a special effort be made to have the light available for the swimming…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 9

For the Country Week Carnival to be held in Sydney from February 6 to February 11, 314 entries have been received for the country singles…

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Stock Inspector's Report. Conditions Only Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 5

The condition of the Forbes Pastoral Protection District is reviewed for the month of December by Mr. Stock Inspector Goodsir, in his monthly…

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Fifth Motor Show Opens in Sydney To-day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 8

The Motor Show, which will be opened in Sydney to-day (Friday), is the fifth of the series held under the auspices of the Motor Traders’…

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Local and General Junior C.c. Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 2

To defray expenses to Yass on the 26th inst., the Junior Cricket Club is having a Carnival in the Royal Theatre on Tuesday, 24th inst…

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The Motor Show. In Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 6

The motor show which opens in Sydney to-day (Friday) the 13th January, is the 5th of the series held under the auspices of the Motor Traders…

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Swimming Carnival For Limbless Soldiers Next Wednesday Night

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

A final reminder is given that the swimming carnival in aid of the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Club and Provident Fund Appeal will be held…

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Lake Cargelligo's Aquatic Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 4

Every effort on the part of the Aquatic Club and the citizens of Lake Cargelligo is being made to ensure a huge success for the Anniversary Day…

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POSTPONED Aquatic Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

The heavy rain which fell on Wednesday was responsible for the postponement of the local aquatic carnival, listed for that evening in Mr. H…

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Junior C.c. Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

A final reminder is given for the Junior Cricket Club Carnival, which is to be held this (Tuesday) night in the Royal Theatre. Among the many…

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Lake Cargelligo Aquatic Carnival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

Every effort on the part of the Aquatic Club and the citizens of Lake Cargelligo is being, made to ensure a huge success for the Anniversary Day…

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Proposed Empire Exhibition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

It is proposed to hold an Empire Exhibition in Sydney in 1931 -- to synchronise with the opening of the Harbour Bridge, which is expected to take…

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Parkes Hospital Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 11

The President of the Parkes Hospital Mr. S. J. McGrath, has handed us a copy of the balance sheet of the Hospital Carnival, which shows that the…

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Swimming Carnival Good Racing, But Not a Financial Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 7

Though a fairly large crowd attended the Anniversary Day meeting of the Cowra Amateur Swimming Club the fixture was not a financial…

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Fun and Sport at Swimming and Venetian Carnival. School of Arts' Successful Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Anniversary Day dawned dull and decidedly cool, for the time of the year. This had an effect upon the number of people who attended the…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 1

At a meeting of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association held on Saturday,the following members were present:— Messrs W. A. Buttenshaw…

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REFUSED Advt. on Show Ground Grandstand

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., wrote to the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday asking for permission to place an advertisement…

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Offer Accepted Experiment on Show ground

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

An unusual request, though o[?] which was appreciated, was before the P.A.H. and I. Committee meeting on Saturday, when Mr. E. Adler, of West…

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