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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 29

At the Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Show was at its height, and ninety thousand people had passed in and distributed themselves variously in the…

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Hospital Carnival. Meeting of Committee. a Sea of Suggestions

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 6

The Hospital Carnival Committee met is the Council Chambers on Monday evening, when in the absence of the Mayor, Mr. W. J. Keast was voted…

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Barmedman Show a Successful Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 4

The, 20th annual exhibition under the auspices of the Barmedman P.A.H. and I. Association, held on Wednesday last, is to be regarded as…

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Exhibits at the Show Entertaining Electrical Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 11

“Phew” After a Babel of sound issuing from noisy side-shows, sheep and cattle pens, the screaming of delighted kiddies, the boisterous…

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Show Shorts

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 11

The height cleared in the High Jump was 6ft. 10in. The total gate takings were £710. In 1925 £720 was taken, 1926 £677,…

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Cowra Show Cattle

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 2

In the opinion of Mr. Coughlan, the Shorthorn judge at Cowra Show, the stock exhibit was superior to the Melbourne Royal Show and…

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The Show Wool Exhibit

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 11

The wool exhibit at the show-ground [?]oved a most interesting display. Mr. Whitfield King, wool expert of Messrs. Winchcombe,…

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Cowra’s 48th Annual Carnival Attended by Over 12,000 People A Wonderful Exhibition of the District’s Resources Many Records Broken

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 5

COWRA SHOW of 1928 has come and gone, but it has left its imprint firmly embedded upon the minds of all who attended the ground on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather smiled benignly and it could not have nearer approached…

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Vegetable Exhibits at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 7

A record of having been awarded first prize for ten years in succession was reached by Mr. S. L. Scotter, of Morongla, when his…

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Show Accident Rider’s Shoulder Dislocated

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 11

Mr. Joe Clayton, aged 20, rider in the high jumping event at the show ground on Wednesday last, sustained a dislocation of his shoulder when…

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Two Idols of the Show Ring Cracie Andrews Mounted on Sir Vale

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 6

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Horse Judge’s Verdict Cowra Has Best Horses Seen at Any Country Show. But “Professionals” Win Too Often. Better Methods Needed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 2

In “doing” the ring events for the “Free Press” I asked the judge of the light horses (Mr. J. C. Roberts) if he would favor me with his…

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Forbes Show Pictures

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 2

From Grinsted's newsagency we have received a copy of the Melbourne "Weekly Times" (N.S.W. edition), containing pictures of the Forbes Show. A…

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St. George's Flower Show

Western Champion · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 6

Intending competitors at the Church of England Flower Show should note the following alterations: In Class B, section 11, "Hand-worked linen…

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Hospital Carnival Urther Arrangements Discussed. Promise of Record Gathering

Western Champion · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 1

From every angle the 1928 Hospital Carnival gives promise of breaking all previous records. At the meeting held on Friday evening, suggestion after suggestion was put forward and and after-being carefully reviewed was adopted…

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Show Shorts

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 3

Amongst other old Cowraites here for Carnival Week whom we omitted to mention in our Show issue were: Mr. and Mrs Arthur Harradine…

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Show Sales Stud Stock. Messrs. C. K. ROSE & CO.’s SALES

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 2

Messrs. C. K. Rose and Co. report the following sales as having been effected during Show week:— A/c. J. Rowan, Bendick Murrell: 50…

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Sydney Royal Show 1929 New Prizes Fat Lamb Carcases

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 2

In the novice classes for Shorthorns and Herefords exhibitors who have never won a first prize in any class except a novice class may compete…

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Canowindra Show

Western Champion · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 11

Following are the chief awards at the Canowindra Show:—Sheep.—Housed ram, any age: E. Gazzard 1 and champion. Housed ewe,…

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Local and General Canowindra Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 2

The 29th Show of the Canowindra P.A. and H. Association was opened on Tuesday in ideal weather conditions…

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