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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 27

Exhibition Game. Australian Rules. Monday's Matches

Western Champion · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 11

The visiting teams (Newtown and South Sydney) who are to give an exhibition game in the Australian code on the People's Park on Monday next…

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FOOTBALL. Australian Rules. Next Monday's Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 14

On Monday afternoon next followers of football in Parkes will have an opportunity of seeing an exhibition game in the Australian code, between such…

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Local and District Forbes Sheep Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 2

The second annual Sheep Show and Stud Sheep Sales, and Sheep Dog Trials, will be held on Forbes Showground on Wednesday and…

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THE Western Champion and the Parked District Representativ Thursday, May 30th, 1929. Show Trotting

Western Champion · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 10

Following the remarkable success of the Derby trotting meeting, the Parkes Trotting Club has decided to put on a 2.16 trot during the Parkes Show…

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Big Sports Carnival At Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 9

A big sports carnival will he held at Tullibigeal on Monday next (King's Birthday). The sports will commence at 11 a.m. A splendid programme has…

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Hockey Carnival W.W. Team.Visits h Forbes a V

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 2

On Wednesday the West Wyalong hockey girls visited Forbes and took part in a arnival' arranged by the sporting folk of that centre…

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Brilliant Exhibition Sydney Visitors Display Will Benefit Local Players

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 3 June 1929 · page 2

Undoubtedly the fastest and best game of Australian Rules football that has been witnessed in this district, was played at the Showground on Saturday last, when South Sydney and Newtown two of the big competition teams from the metropolis, met in a…

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Football Burrowa Rugby League Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 3

Monday was a big day in Burrowa, three football matches being played and a monster ball being held at night. The first match was Public…

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Minister's Plan To License Side Show Men

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby) suggested to a deputation representing the grand council of associated groups of agricultural…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 4

For many months the above committee has met regularly every fortnight, always with good attendances and displaying keen interest in the…

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Polo Carnival Visitors Galore Young Matches YOUNG

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 4

Damp ground, and rain-laden clouds did not prevent a big crowd from assembling on "Glensloy," yesterday, to see the first matches…

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Orange Defeats Grenfell. a Scraggy Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 2

The main attraction at Wade Park on Sunday afternoon was the, match between Orange and Grenfell, which, after an uninteresting exhibition…

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Show Exhibits. Cars or Machinery P. and A. Discussion

Western Champion · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 1

Discussion upon the placing of the machinery and car exhibits at the Parkes Show took place at the P. and A. committee meeting on Saturday…

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Killed by Car Tamworth's Show President (By Wire) Sydney, Monday evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1929 · page 1

George Sims, President of Tam worth P. and A. Association, while driving horses towards his home at Nemingha on Saturday night, was…

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Mr. Henley Withdraws His Resignation From P., A. and H. Association Committee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 9

At the last regular meeting of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association Mr. H. S. Henley tendered his resignation from the committee, but it was…

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Show Dates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1929 · page 2

At the meeting of the Committee of Grenfell P. and A. Association on Saturday, the President said that at Forbes Grenfell…

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Rugby League. Cause to Show. Player Called Upon

Western Champion · Thursday 20 June 1929 · page 5

At the meeting of the Rugby League Committee on Tuesday night the Secretary, Mr. Sinclair, mentioned that a player who had been selected…

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Football Well Beaten. Cowra by Young. Younger Players Show Promise

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 4

Thus the “Chronicle” : After a game devoid of any really spectacular play Young proved too good for Cowra, defeating them by 32 to 13 on…

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Grenfell Jockey Club Club Shows Profit of Over £300 on Gold Cup Meeting. Committee Decides to Race Week Before Parkes Show Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1929 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of above was held at the Exchange Hotel on Friday night. Present, Messrs. R. W. Bradley (President), H. Frazer, Jas…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 1

At a meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee on Saturday afternoon the following were present: Hessrs S. H. Ford (President). W…

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