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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 29

Show Association Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw, and there were…

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Rental of Show Ground By Coursing Club Reduced Charges Recommended

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 4

At Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee a letter was received from the West Wyalong Coursing Club (following a meeting or delegates from the…

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The Weir Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 4

The opening of the new dressing sheds and dance pavilion at the weir marks yet another step in the progress of Forbes. There are few towns in the west possessing the natural beauty of such a river as the Lachlan. The good volume of water continually…

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K'nuts New Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 4

On Saturday next, December 1, at Forbes Town Hall, Mr. Reg. Thornton, "The Kangaroosta," will present his popular company, "The K'nuts. All…

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The Weir Reserve Popular Resort Credit To Expiring Council To-day's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 4

Forbes swimming reserve, which was the scene of so much activity to-day, is a valuable asset to the town and a credit to the Council, which finishes its term of office to-morrow night. The civic fathers have spent about…

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Show Dates. Another Conference

Western Champion · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 18

Mr. L. Seaborn, the hon [?]rotary of the Central Western Council of P. and A. Association recently received the following letter from the Council…

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Forbes Baths. Gala Carnival. Visiting Swimmers

Western Champion · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 15

Hundreds of people from surrounding districts were present at Forbes yesterday, when the municipal baths were opened by the Mayor, Ald…

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The K'nuts Big Show

Western Champion · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 13

To-morrow (Friday) the K'Nuts will present Ike Delevale, Australia's funniest comedian. His big Fuller Revue Company in "Chuckles." This…

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Methodist Fair Closing of Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 2

A reminder in given that the Methodist Christmas Fair takes place in the Methodist School Hall to-night (Friday). In addition to many attractions,…

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Weir Carnival Unprecedented Success Record Attendances--official Opening Ceremony -- Sydney Champions Give Exhibition-- Boy Wonder Impresses--army of Cars--spirit of Carnival Holds Sway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 10

Band music, orchestral musis, bright colored lights, raucous voices, gaily decorated and lighted canoes, laughter dancing, athletic events, and wonderful diving feats by two of Australia's leading experts. These were all seen or heard at the big carnival organised for the opening of the newly constructed dressing and shelter Sheds at the weir reserve last Wednesday afternoon and night…

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Current Topics Feature of Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 6

A feature of the big carnival at the weir on Wednesday night, was that the big reserve opposite the swimming reserve was almost packed to…

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Winning Essays At the Recent Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 8

Following arc the three first prize winning essays at the recent West Waylong Show. We regret that owinf to the copy being inadvertently laid…

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Coursing Club Plumpton Payment Carnival Arangements

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 3 December 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. Shanahan presided over a meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club on Friday night. Others present were: Messrs. R. J. Gunn, E. Marsh, G…

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Wool Show Rooms Up-to-date Methods of Display

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 3 December 1928 · page 2

The Secretary, Fanners and Graziers Co-operative Co., writes:. At the. end of November we had received into stores over 130,000 bales…

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Miscellaneous Wool Show Rooms. Up-to-date Methods of Display

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

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Co., writes:— At the end of November we had received into stores over 130,000 bales…

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MISS McFADZEAN WINS Popular Girl Competition Methodist Xmas Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 4

The Popular Girl Competition in connection with the Methodist Young People's, Club, in which great interest has been manifested during the past…

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Wool Show Rooms Up-to-Date Methods of Display The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers Cooperative Co., writes:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 8

At the end, of November we had received, into stores over 130,000 bales of wool and according to the rail manifests we are on top for receivals. As…

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A Fair Proposition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 December 1928 · page 3

According to the story they are telling, the Kaiser was complimenting a soldier named Einstein, who had distinguished himself on the field of…

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Wool Show Rooms Up-to-date Methods of Display

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 December 1928 · page 2

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. writes:--At the end of November we had received into stores over 130,000 bales…

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Show Dates. Conference at Forbes. the Clash Continues

Western Champion · Thursday 6 December 1928 · page 11

At the instance of the Council of the South-Weatern P. and A. Associations a conference between representatives of various associations…

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