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

Shows & fairs, 1928

575 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 29

Show Dates Ungarie and Cargelligo

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Lake Cargelligo Show Association, the chairman, at the conclusion of the ordinary business, said Messrs. Barron…

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'Limbless Soldiers' Appeal Carnival Likely to be Held

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. Frank, Hon. Secretary, did not receive any reply to his application to the Chief Secretary's Department for permission to hold the street…

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To-night's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

Twenty-five local Diggers turned out on Sunday last to make preparations for their big continental and carnival, to be held this afternoon and…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the show Committee was held in the Royal Hotel meeting room last Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs. B. Mooney (chair), W…

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Swimming Carnival Proceeds

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 10

The balance sheet of the Parkes Swimming Carnival, submitted at a well-attended meeting of the Association on Tuesday evening, rovealed a…

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Radio Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

A striking evidence of the growth of radio and the increasing popularity of broadcasting is afforded by the preparations now being made in…

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Fancy Fair To-morrow (Sat.) Limbless Soldiers' Provident Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

The fancy fair which was to have [?] last week will be held tomorrow (Saturday) in Water St., West Wyalong, adjaconl to the…

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District's Show Windows Mr. Thorby's Hints on Local Boost

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 9

"If small holders would only realise that their local agricultural shows are the best advertisement they can possibly get most of the country show…

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Quandialla Show Association Election of Officers At the annual meeting of the Quandialla Show Association, the election of officers for the ensuing year resulted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 8

President, Mr. M. Goonan (re-elected unanimously); Treasurer, Mr. R. A. Burgess; Vice-Presidents, Mr. R. Penfold, Mr. P. Coelli, Mr. A. J. C…

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Diggers' Successful Carnival A Night of Fun and Frolic Past President Tells of League's Work

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

As predicted in these columns all roads led to the Diggers' Carnival on Wednesday night. In the afternoon, however, matters were not so…

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Cargelligo Show Association At the annual meeting of the above, the following office-bearers were elected:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 7

President, Mr. T. Templeton. Hon. Treasurer. Mr. F. T. Walker. Auditors, Messrs P. Fitzgerald and C. W. Hutchens…

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No Liquor for Show Judges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 8

It has been the custom of, the Armidale show committee to provide liquor for visiting judges who desire such form of refreshment, and each year…

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Limbless Soldiers Street Carnival Gross Recepits About £250

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

The street carnival in aid of the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Clubs and Provident Fund Appeal, which has been listed for several weeks past,…

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Fair Rents Court (Before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.m.) Oscar Rowland Stanley Reid Versus Warburton Grey Innes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 9

Mr. Hod by appeared for defendant. Oscar Rowland Stanley Reid deposed: I am a bush worker and reside in William street, Condobolin. I am…

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Women's Work. at Radio Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 6

In view of the approach of the Radio and Electrical Exhibition, which is to be held at the Sydney Town Hall between March 21 and…

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The K'nuts Big Show

Western Champion · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 11

On Friday, 16th March, Mr. Reg Thornton (the Kangaroosta) will present another bunch of K'Nuts at the Broadway Theatre, when 12 star…

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THE Western Champion and the Parkes District Representative Thursday, March 8th, 1928. St. Patrick's Sports Carnival

Western Champion · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 11

Programmes for the St. Patrick's Day Sports Carnival, to be held on the Showground on April 9th (Easter Monday) are now in circulation, and…

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Radio in the Home. You Hear It All Over the Air Women’s Work at Radio Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 7

In view of the approach of the Radio and Electrical Exhibition, which is to be held at the Sydney Town Hall, between March 21 and 31,…

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The Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

In connection with Mr. E. A. Austen's proposal to conduct an annual sheep show independently of, the ordinary Forbes Show, it was decided to…

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The K'nuts Big Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

On Thursday, March 15, Mr. Reg. Thornton (The Kangaroosta) will present a new bunch of "K'nuts," all late of Tivoli and Fuller's Theatres,…

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