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

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Vic. Royal Show Revision of Prize Schedule

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria is about to make a complete revision of the prize schedule for the Royal Show which…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 6

The first meeting of the new Show Committee was held in the Royal Hall last. Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. P. C. Cooney…

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Cowra P., A. and H. Race Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Our readers are reminded that the above meeting eventuates on Wednesday and Thursday next, and, as usual is bound to be liberally…

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Local and General Horses Omitted From P., A.AND H. Race Weights

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

The following horses have yet to be handicapped for next week’s , race meeting: Open and Welter, Silent Gold; Maiden, Coragin; Trial, Radiant…

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Still the Same old Showground C.J.C. AND P., A. AND H. Assn. Committees Cannot Agree on Price. .Extensive Improvements Proposed by Show Committee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

For some time past negotiations have been in progress between the committees of the P., A. and H. Association and C.J.C. with a…

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Current Topics Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

The third annual Swimming Carnival at Mandurama takes place on Saturday, February 11. A splendid programme of 13 events has been…

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Current Topics Diggers' Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

The local sub-branch, through its hon. secretary, Mr. T. G. Flynn, sought permission of the Council at its last meeting to use. the Weir Swimming…

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Mandurama Swimming Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The third annual swimming carnival at Mandurama his been postponed from 11th February to Saturday, 18th. The prize money is £15/15/. A…

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Diggers' Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

The special sub-committee in control of the first Diggers' aquatic carnival, met at 7 o'clock on Monday night to arrange details in connection with…

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Show Committee Election (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 6

Sir,--I notice by the issue of the Wyalong "Advocate" of the 31st ultimo that Mr. P. J. Mooney recently had the satisfaction of learning that…

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Swimming Carnival Programme Drawn Up

Western Champion · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 12

It has now been definitely decided that the Swimming Carnival, promoted by the newly formed Parkes Swimming Club in aid of the District Hospital,…

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Current Topics Diggers' Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

Amusements will be without end at the Diggers' Aquatic Carnival on 29th inst. You will even be able to have your fortune told by Princess Futurus…

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Victory for Press Show Printing

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 11

Down Wollongong way the Show Committee obtained tenders for the printing of their schedule outside the town, and accepted a tender for a few…

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Limbless Soldiers The Coming Street Carnival Meeting of Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 8

At a meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Limbless Soldiers Aquatic Club and Provident Hall on peal; held in the Memorial Hall on…

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Diggers' Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 2

The local sub-brauch of the R.S. & S.I. League are receiving promises of support from many in the surrounding district, for their swimming…

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Terrific Storm 268 Points in 60 MINUTES Show Grandstand Unroofed Extensive Damage to Line

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

One of the severest storms in local history was experienced on Friday afternoon last Abnormally sultry weather had prevailed for…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 1

At the committee meeting last Saturday afternoon there was again a splendid attendance, and a spirit of enthusiasm in the working of the…

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LOUDSPEAKERS Radio at Beach Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 3

MANLY Life Saving Club were the pioneers of the use of loud speakers at surf carnivals, and their initial effort was a success beyond…

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Swimming Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 13

With good weather for out-door amusement the swimming carnival which the newly-formed Parkes Swimming Club has billed for next…

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Women's Work. at Radio Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 6

In anticipation of the Radio and Electrical Exhibition, which takes place in the Sydney Town Hall from March 21 to 31 next, women…

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