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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 27

Parkes Jubilee Show Splendid Success All Round Viewed by 12,000 PEOPLE

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 12

Beautiful weather greeted the opening day of the Parkes Jubilee Show on Tuesday last. The snowfall of the Saturday last had paved the way for a…

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Parkes P.& A. Association a Reminiscent Interview. When the Show Was Young

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 3

Among, the men whose names will always be associated with the story of the Parkes P. and A Association in our generation are those of the late…

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Parkes Jockey Club Jubilee Show Cup Meeting. Opening Day. Thelma's Fortune Wins Town Plate A Record Attendance

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 17

The Jubilee Show and Cup Meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club opened this afternoon in weather conditions that were simply delightful. There was a…

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Ungarie's Third Show Highly Successful Exhibition Committee's Optimism Rewarded

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 6

The result of the recent beneficial rains, which transformed the landscape and gave fresh heart and encouragement to the people generally,…

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Methodist Spring Fair Riverina [?]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 13

Preparations for the annual spring fair in aid of the Methodist Trust and Circuit Funds of the Riverina M[?] sion, to be held in the Star Theatre,…

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Show Opening

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 8

By a special gazette notice, next Wednesday has been proclaimed a public holiday within the Municipality of Forbes…

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Show Traffic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

Motorists and the travelling public generally are reminded that as usual the route to be observed to the Show Ground is via Main Street. Church…

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Cowra Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 6

Indications point [?] another great Cowra Show, and the entries are coming in well from reports received from the Secretary. Some new…

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Temora Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 4

Special attention is drawn to the closing dates of entries tor the 1929 Temora Show, which this year will be held on 17, 18th and 19th…

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Young Annual Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 1

Just a little different to the usual practice, but next Wednesday is the main day of Young Show, when visitors to the “Mecca of the Motorist”…

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Show Week Attractions Experts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 11

Nothing succeeds like success, and success is only achieved in the show business by procuring the best. Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh has adopted this…

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"The Show's the Thing"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

West Wyalong Show on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Everybody is thinking and talking Show…

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Muriel Starr Company Schedule for Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

Wes Wyalong Theatregoers will be well catered for during Show Week, when Muriel Starr and her full company of Metropolitan artists commence…

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FIREWALKERS Weird Performances at West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

Even in the cold light of day, with familiar figures in modern attire grouped about in expectant attitudes, the ceremonies of fire-walking as…

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Ungarie Smoke Social £330 for Next Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 3

The third annual smoke social in connection with the Ungarie Show was held in the rooms of Mr. F. Nicholls on Wednesday evening when there…

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West Wyalong Races Weights for Show Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 6

Following are the weights for the first day and nominations for the second day of the West Wyalong Racing Club's meeting to be held on Thursday…

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Show Races Cup Meeting NOMINATIONS. 115 Horses Entered

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 6

The following excellent nominations, which are subject to slight alterations, have been received by Secretary W. Mackie:—…

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Bandsmen Annoyed Show Association's Offer Will Harmony Prevail ?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 8

"Two days at £16 or no band" was in effect the unanimous verdict of fourteen bandsmen who met on Wednesday night, and…

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Show Week Dances Masonic Hall Fine Spirit by Tennis Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

Among the several tenders for the renting of the Masonic Hall to hold dances during Show Week, were the Tennis Association and the Committee…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed BEDGERABONG Show Successes More Rain Tennis Topics

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

Following a spell of fine weather, we had a wet change on Friday afternoon. Shortly after midday a storm was seen brewing, in the west, and…

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