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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 29

Flower Show Opens Fine Blooms Displays. Roses Survive Wind

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 11

A very excellent attendance was recorded at the P.P.P. last night, when the Mayor, Ald Spicer, officially opened the annual Church of England…

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Will Take No Action Show Society's Decision City Firms on Showground

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 10

The Forbes P.A. & H. Association committee now in office, intends to take no action in connection with the number of protests…

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Winning Essays At the Local Show Following are some of the winning essays at the recent West Wyalong Show:—SPEEDY Promotion of the South-west Water Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 10

First Prize won by Elsie-Forrester, West Wyalong. Three years ago Parliament decided to proceed with the building of a…

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Show Association Criticised "Storekeeper's" Strong Comment The following appeared in Monday's issue of the Forbes "Advocate":—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 12

Recently local business circles, were stirred to their depths when the Forbes P.A. and H. Association let space to Anthony Hordern and Sons…

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Hospital Carnival. Procession Report. Candidates Busy

Western Champion · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 5

The Parkes Hospital Carnival Committee held its usual meeting at Messrs. Reeves and Green's rooms last night, when plans for the…

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Hospital Carnival Lack of Support Committee's Regret Praise for Secretary

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of the Hospital Carnival committee on Friday night, it was disclosed that the profit on the recent sports day was approximately…

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Show Judging. Mr. Warby's Complaint. Conflict in Rules

Western Champion · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 1

Because of the discrepancy in the rules of the Parkea P.A and H. Association and the schedule of events at the recent Parlces Show, the blood…

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Mr. Tom Judd How He Helps Our Show, and Others

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 6

"What makes a show"? If we asked the school children they would tell us the merry-go-round and hoop-las. The show officials, naturally, would give…

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Hospital Carnival Match

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 13

The Parkes Cricket Association has decided to accede to a request by the Hospital Carnival Committee to put on a match at Woodward Park in the…

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Bimbi Flower Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 2

The Spring Flower Show, in aid of the Presbyterian Church, held in the Bimbi Hall on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13, was a great…

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Flower Show. Competition Winners

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 11

The winners of the competitions conducted by stall workers at the St. George's Church, of England flower show are as follows: —…

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Gulbransen Recital. Audience Enthused Artists Show Talent

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 9

A continual demand for encores, and hearty rounds of applause for the different artists, were features of the invitation recital of Gulbransen and…

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Cowra Show Over £300 Profit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 9

A preliminary statement of receipts and expenditure was presented by the secretary, indicating an estimated profit of over £300 on the actual…

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QUANDIALLA Pretty Local Wedding Improvements to Showground Bimbi Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 4

The pretty evening wedding of Miss Vida Clancy, daughter of Ald. and Mrs. H. A. Clancy, of "The Haven," Station Street, Fairfield, and Mr. W…

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Carnival Ball. "Talk of Season." Committee's Aim

Western Champion · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 5

Efforts to make the Hospital Carnival Ball, which is to be held in the Parkes Protestant Hall on Wednesday, November 7, a great success are…

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Carnival Day. Ugly Men's Competition. Railway in Lead

Western Champion · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 12

The Railway's candidate for the Ugly Men's Competition, Mr. Reg. Moulden, was in the first place this morning at 9.30, with Mr. W. Smiles…

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Preparing for It Swimming Reserve Carnival Life-Saving Display

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 2

Mr. T. Twist presided over a meeting held in the Town Hall on Thursday hight, in connection with the aquatic and athletic carnival, which…

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Programme Drafted Athletic--Aquatic Swimming Reserve Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 5

A meeting of the weir reserve carnival aquatic and athletic committees was held on Tuesday night. Mr. T. Twist presided. Others in…

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St. John's Flower Show Bishop Will Open It

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 5

A meeting of stallholders was held on Monday evening when good progress was reported by members. Mrs. Horseley is busy with a…

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Hospital Carnival Doingg

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 10

Mr. Wynne's Exchange Hotel will be handed over to the Hospital Carnival Committee from 2 to 3 p.m. on Carnival Day, Wednesday next, when…

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