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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 27

Cattle at the Show

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

In the bull classes H. O. McColl was the most successful exhibitor, his entry in the over four years also winning the Championship and Cup…

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Country Women's Association. Rest Tent at the Show

Western Champion · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 8

The following acknowledgement reaches us from the President of the C.W.A., Mrs. J. W. Tomkins:—A curious incident took place in…

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Parkes Jockey Club. Show Meeting Finances. £360 Profit

Western Champion · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 1

A profit of approximately £360, about £120 more than last year's Meeting, will accrue to the Parkes Jockey Club as result of the Jubilee…

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Young Annual Show. Wednesday Is the Main Day

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

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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Parkes Trotting Club Show Cup Meeting. Graceful Derby Wins Cup

Western Champion · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 5

Although the dust storm which enveloped the district on Saturday last undoubtedly seriously affected the attendance at the Show, Cup meeting,…

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Parkes Jubilee Show Farm Machinery Where Parkes Leads. Motor Cars Too

Western Champion · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 9

Justification for the claim recently made at a meeting of the Parkes P. and A. Association, that the Parkes Show has the "finest exhibition of farming machinery in the West," was amply given at the Showground on Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Parkes Jockey Club Jubilee Show Cup Meeting. Second Day. Red Bin Takes the Cup

Western Champion · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 1

Officials: President, Mr. H. H. Balcombe; vice presidents, Messrs. E. McGlynn and W. E. Matthews; honorary treasurer, Mr. A. E. Fox; judge,…

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Show Committee Final Meeting Before Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon. The chair was occupied by Mr. F. H. Stivens…

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Show Trots Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 3

The following nominations have been received for the various events to be decided at the Cowra P.A. and H.A’s. Show next week:—…

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Forbes Show To-day

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 4

Forbes Show commences to-day, and providing the weather conditions prove favorable, this year's exhibition should be one of the…

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Cars for the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 1

Messrs Grellman Bros. will have a very fine exhibit of cars at the show. They are showing the following:—Chrysier 75 Sedan, 65 [?]…

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Cowra Winners at Grenfell. Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 2

Last week’s Grenfell Show is reported to have been a record in every department. Amongst the Cowra winners we noticed the following:—…

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Ponies and Trots Show (Cup) Meeting). Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 3

Following are the nominations for the Cowra Pony Racing and Trotting Club’s meeting, to be held on Saturday, September 14th:—…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 6

The first meeting of the above since the holding of the show was held at the Royal Hotel last Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs B. Mooney…

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Lake Cargelligo Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 10

Having to devote so much space to Condobolin show last issue, we were unable to do other than briefly mention that Lake, Cargelligo show was…

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The Forbes Show Record Attendance. Successful Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 11

Perfect weather favored the Forbes annual show which was held on Thursday and yesterday. The gate was £100 in excess of that of last year and…

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Hidden Fair[?]es

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 17

Oh! where do the fairies hide their heads, When snow lies on the hills, When frost has spoiled their mossy…

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Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 2

Many Grenfell visitors were noted at the Young Show yesterday, held in beautiful weather, and well attended…

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Parkes Show. Winding Essays

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 16

Prizes for the best essays on "Parkes" were offered at the annual Show, and the award for best essay by boy or girl 14 years or over went to Miss…

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Jubilee Show. Letters of Appreciation

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 11

The Mayor (Ald. W. J. Keast) has received the following letter from the Hon. F. A. Chaffey, Chief Secretary, since his return to Sydney, after…

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