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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 23 of 29

Eugowra Show a Record Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 5

The Eugowra Show, which is often referred to as "The greatest one-day agricultural exhibition of the West," is to be held next Wednesday…

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CONDOBOLIN £600 in Show Donations Serious Car Accident Steering Gear Breaks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 8

Rain is badly needed here. We have been having a lot of hot, windy days, which are beginning to dry herbage considerably…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed TRUNDLE Farmers Call For Rain Profit On the Show Dire Threats Against Dog Poisoner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 10

Everybody is calling out for rain, especially farmers with late sown crops. Crops on fallowed land are in splendid condition, and…

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General News Young Hockey Carnival. Athletic Contests

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 3

Varerie Wilson had no difficulty in carrying off the high jump for the School, at only 4ft., with Edie Norris (Grenfell) second…

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"Manly of West" Providing Facilities Shelter and Dressing Sheds Carnival Suggested

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 2

The weir reserve swimming area is known as "the Manly of the West" because of the large crowds of people who flock to it during the summer…

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A Unique Test. Cars Tilted to Show their Low Centre of Gravity at Point of Overturning

Western Champion · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 11

In and around all the capital cities on Australia and more especially on the country roads, to every motorist there comes the time when, forced on…

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Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 8

The Temora show on Wednesday drew an attendance estimated at 10,000. The motor cars parked, in and around the ground numbered fully…

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Winning Essay At West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 6

Following is the winning essay on William Charles Wentworth, written by Wallace Scott, of West Wyalong, which won first prize of £2 at the…

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Jupiter Smiles For Eugowra Show Opened To-Day

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

Jupiter Pluvius smiled kindly on the Eugowra P.A. & H. Association committee to-day for its annual show…

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The Unity of Empire Farming. Lessons of the British Royal Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 2

The used for organising the whole of the industries of the Empire as a singlt unit has been often and rightly emphasised. Agriculture is the oldest and…

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Butterfly Fair At Tullibigeal (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 7

Once again our annual fair, held under the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladies Guild, was a great success. Considering the trying times,…

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Current Topics Methodist Spring Fair

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 6

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., will officially open the annual Methodist Spring Fair, in the Town Hall next Tuesday afternoon, at 3.30. The fair, which…

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Morongla Annual Carnival a Brilliant Success

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 9

Old Sol was in a friendly mood on Wednesday last, and from a background of eternal blue beamed indulgently on the large concourse at Morongla. The summery conditions prevailing…

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Eugowra Show Record Exhibition. Splendid District Exhibit

Western Champion · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 12

There was a record attendance at the annual show of the Eugowra P. and A. Association on Wednesday last, held in splendid weather…

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Southern Cross. the Return Flight. Will Await Fair Weather

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 3

The Tasman flyers have decided to abandon their southern tour, the weather being very unfavorable. Before starting for Blenheim the…

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Hospital Carnival Picture Benefit. The Price of Fowls

Western Champion · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 1

The Mayor (Hon. F. W. Spicer) occupied the chair at a meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee, which was held at Messrs. Reeves and…

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Sports Carnival Big Day at Showground Attractive Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of the Hospital Carnival committee on Friday night, it was decided to postpone the final of the Ugly Man competition until the…

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Official Opening Of White Way Carnival to be Held

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 3

The Forbes "White Way" will be officially opened next Wednesday night, at 8 o'clock, by the Mayor, Aid. A. B. Twogood…

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Lady Rider Killed. Tragedy at Melbourne Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 3

A tragedy marred ring events at the Royal Show in Melbourne on Wednesday. Miss Molly Jacobs was thrown when her horse fell in a…

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After the Show Meeting of Cowra P., A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 3

The Cowra P., A. and H. Association held its monthly meeting on Saturday last, Mr. W. A. O’Neil (president) being in the chair. Others in…

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