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

Shows & fairs, 1928

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

Parkes Jockey Club. Show Race Dates. Grandstand Roof

Western Champion · Thursday 6 December 1928 · page 11

A meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club Committee was held last evening, at Woodbridge's Exchange Hotel…

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Exhibition of School Work

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 6

Ample proof that modern teaching methods are by far superior to the old system, was given at an exhibition of school-work at Saint Mary's…

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Show Dates

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 2

A conference was held at Forbes on Wednesday last in connection with the suggested alteration of Show dates in this area of the…

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Local and General Sale of Rights for Xmas Race Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 December 1928 · page 2

Messrs. C. K. Rose and Co. offered the above yesterday afternoon, when after spirited bidding they were knocked down[?] as follows:…

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Carnival

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 December 1928 · page 7

The swimming carnival last Wednesday night was well patronised, and everything passed off very pleasantly. Small entries for some…

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Poultry Notes Preparing Poultry for Exhibition. (Continued.)

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 12 December 1928 · page 2

Among the many large-combed breeds now so popular, an apparently good comb may appear to be falling over, and if treated immediately, may…

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Royal Show More Prize Money

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 12 December 1928 · page 2

The schedule of prizes for next year's Royal Easter Show has been published, and intending exhibitors and others interested may obtain…

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Fair Rents Case First Heard at Forbes Applicant Fails Weekly Payments Increased

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 12 December 1928 · page 1

The first court case under the Fair Rents Act to be dealt with in Forbes was heard before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M., at the Forbes…

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R.a.s. of New South Wales. Royal Easter Show, 1929

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

The Schedule of Prizes for next year's Royal Easter Show has been published and intending exhibitors and others interested may obtain…

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Agricultural Show Grounds

Western Champion · Monday 17 December 1928 · page 6

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., recently placed before the Minister for Local Government a request from the Parkes P. and A. Association, asking…

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Hospital Carnival. Balance Sheet. Before End of Year

Western Champion · Monday 17 December 1928 · page 8

That the balance sheet for the Hospital Carnival will be ready before the end of the year, so that immediate application for the Government…

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Royal Easter Show 1929

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 December 1928 · page 2

The schedule of prizes for next year's Royal Easter Show has been published and intending exhibitors and others interested may obtain copies on…

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Poultry Notes Preparing of Poultry for Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 19 December 1928 · page 11

Under the above heading the writer (who has had a wide experience in this particular branch of poultry culture) will devote a series of…

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Special Sheep Show One at Young Forbes Sends Information

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 19 December 1928 · page 12

The holding of a special sheep show on July 31 and August 1, has been decided upon by the committee of the Young Pastoral…

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Coursing Club Weir Carnival Anniversary Day Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. Shanaban presided over a meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club on Friday night. Others in attendance' were Messrs. R. J. Gunu, E. Marsh, G…

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SWimming Carnival. It Possible? Club Appoints Committee

Western Champion · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 11

A committee to organise a swimming carnival at the brick kiln as soon as possible was appointed by the Parkes Swimming Club on Friday…

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Breeding of Clydesdales Fewer Imports from Scotland. Undue Attention to Show Ring

Western Champion · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 5

One of the most interesting stories regarding the breeding of any domesticated animal could be told of the origin history, and evolution of the…

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