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

Shows & fairs, 1928

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ORANGE 65th Annual Show

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 13

The annual Orange Show will be held on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of March, when the sum of £950 will be provided as prize money. A good…

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Show Ball. "Instead of Beer and Cheese."

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 8

At the meeting of the P. and A. Committee on Saturday Mr. Glover, in pursuance of a recommendation which had been carried on his…

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Grenfell Shlep Breeder Appointed Judge at Yass Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. W. W. Ingre of "Yarraglen," Grenfell, has been appointed Sheep Judge at Yass Show on 6th, 7th and 8th March. Mr. grey will have a…

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Show High Jump. Should It Be Abolished? "The high jumper is only a freak horse. You can't breed him, or if you did breed him you couldn't use him."

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 14

That was the opinion expressed by Mr. J. R. Postlethwaite at the meeting of the P. and A. Committee on Saturday afternoon, when he sought the…

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Women’s Work. At Radio Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 8

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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£250 for Temora Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

The Temora Show Association held a smoke social last night, in conjunctio with their annual general meeting, when £250 was promised in spceial…

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Ungarie Show Society Annual General Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Ungarie and District P.A.H. and I Association was held in the Ungarie Hall on Thursday, 9th February…

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W.W. Show Association Annual General Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

The annual general meeting of subscribers to the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. Association, will be held at the M.U. Hall…

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Forbes Station-Master Praised Graziers Show Their Appreciation At Graziers' Association Meeting Many Matters Dealt With

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the Graziers' Association was held in the Forbes Town Hall yesterday afternoon, when there were present. Mr. D. T. herpert…

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ORANGE 65th Annual Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

The Annual Orange Show will be held on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of March, when the sum of £950 will be provided as prize money. A good…

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Women's Work at Radio Exhibition

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 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 listeners…

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Special Train Show Committee's Loss

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

At the annual general meeting of members of the West Wyalong Show Association on Saturday last, Mr. A. B. Grellman asked was the loss of £21…

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W.W. Show Association Annual General Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

The annual general meeting of subscribers of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. Association was held at the M.U. Hall on…

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Show Officers Mr. G. Rootes Elected President Over 100 Nominated for Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

At the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Show Association on Saturday last, when the time came for the nomination and election of officers,…

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Windfall for Hospital Picture Show Benefit. Public's Loss--institution's Gain

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

"It's an ill wind which blows no body any good," says an old adage; The truth of the statement was proved on Monday night, when Mr. Reg,…

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Swimming Carnival. a Successful Event. Over 600 PRESENT

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 10

Over 600 people were present, at the swimming carnival promoted by the Parkes' Swimming Club, which was held at Bricklington Swimming Pool…

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Local and General £250 for Temora Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 4

The Temora Show Association held a smoke social last week, in conjunction with their annual general meeting, when £250 was promised in…

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The Diggers Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

Having been driven off the river by the prevailing conditions, the local Diggers, not to be beaten, have in hand a big Continental for next Wednesday…

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Limbless Soldiers' Appeal Carnival Postponed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

A meeting of the above committee was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday night last. Mr. J. W. Parker occupied the Chair and there were…

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Secretary Appointed to Forbes P.A. AND H. Association. Keen Voting on

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the P.A. and H. Association Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon, the main business being the…

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