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

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Church of England Flower Show Successful Despite Adverse Weather

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

The Church of England set a precedent by holding its annual Flower Show and Fair in the open air in the church grounds this year, but…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 3

At the meeting of the above committee held at the Royal Hotel last Saturday afternoon there were present Messrs Ed. Reardon (chair), W…

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Chrysanthemum Show Good Display and Good Attendance

Western Champion · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 9

The twenty-eighth annual Chrysanthemum Show, in aid of St. Andrew's Church funds, was opened in the Parkes Picture Palace on Tuesday…

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Local News Presbyterian Church. the Autumn Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

The annual Autumn Fair, held under the auspices of the Women's Guild, opened in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Friday afternoon, the…

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Widgiewa Cup At 1929 Ariah Park Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 8

The Secretary of the Ariah Park P.A.H. and I. Association has received the following letter from the Secretary of the Commonwealth…

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The Cowra Show Preparations Being Made for the September Carnival. Proposal to Alter Crop Competition Radius

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

Those present at yesterday’s meeting of the committee of the P., A. and H. Association were: Messrs. W. A. O’Neil (President), T. Bryant, L…

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The K'nuts Big Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 4

On Thursday next. May 17, Mr. Reg. Thornton, (who has fullly recovered from his recent illness) will present his popular company, the…

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Goat Races For the Next Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 4

The Temora Show Committee is out to popularise the annual show, and is prepared to undertake any scheme that has its object in this…

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Betting Dispute Simple Sam's Win "£40 to £5." Fair Punter and Fielder

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

The Forbes Coursing Club Committee was given a poser to scratch its collective head over at a meeting on Wednesday…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held at the M.U. Hall on Saturday afternoon The chair was occupied by the President Mr. G. Rootes, and there were…

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Show Dates

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

Following is an official list of Show dates for the Southern and Western District group:— Cootamundra Sheep Show: August 8th…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Large Attendance Both Nights Takings Approximately £150

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

The second night of the Presbyterian Flower' Show at the Town Hall was equally as successful as the first. A large crowd attended, and…

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P.a. and H. Association

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 5

At a special meeting of the P.A. and H. Association held in the Star Bowkett office on Thursday afternoon, it was decided that a…

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Schedules for Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

To prevent a recurrence of troubles experienced at past sheep shows, schedules for all events are to be pointed for the July Sheep Show and…

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Current Topics Show Prizes

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

Mr. Butler stated at the last meeting of the P. A. & H. Association that the Vita-Lick Company would not allot prizes for any other competitions…

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CONCERT To Follow Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 1

In an endeavor to increase the income from the Forbes Sheep Show and Dog Trials, to be held on July 17 and 18, it is intended…

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Stewards Appointed Coming Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Forbes P. A. & H. Society it was decided that Mr. C. J. Butler be the steward for dogs at the coming sheep show and…

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Sir Dudly Regrets Cannot Open Forbes Show

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

Though an attempt was made by the P. A. & H. Association to obtain the services of Sir Dudley de Chair to open the annual show on September 5th, it…

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Another Competition For Annual Show Lucerne Growing

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 1

It was suggested in a letter to the committee at the last. P. A. & H. Association meeting that a lucerne growing competition, over…

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WOOD-CHOP Suggested For Show "Will Draw Crowds."

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 2

Why not have a wood-chopping competition at the annual show in September? asked a writer to the committee of the P. A. & H. Association at…

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