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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 27

GRENFELL Ballot Necessary Show Association Committee Loan Money Repayment

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 12

Master Jack McCall, a pupil of the Sisters of Mercy, Grenfell, has followed up his recent success in musical examinations by being awarded a…

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Show Matters Sideshows Problem Mr. W. A. O’neil Elected President of South-western Agricultural Assn’s. Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

Sideshows and their proprietors took up much of the time of the annual meeting of delegates to the Council of the South and…

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Miscellaneous Young Show. March 26 and 27

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

After lengthy discussions the Young P. and A. Committee fixed the dates for the next Young Show, which is being changed from a…

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Forbes Sheep Show On July 9 & 10 Autumn Exhibition Mooted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association was held on Saturday, when the president, Mr. Beddie, occupied the…

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It Pays to Advertise Decision of P., A. and H. Assn. Members

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

The fact that under the head of printing, advertising and stationery the balance sheet of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association showed the…

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A Fair To Aid Bursary Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 4

At the Friendly Societies' meeting in the Lodge room, last Thursday night, it was decided to stage a fair in the Town Hall early next…

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WIRRINYA Fair Crops Despite Weather Conditions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

Miss Gladys Dean has left on a visit to Bathurst. Mr. Hanken, whose health has not been of the best lately, returned home…

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Show Associations Meeting of Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 4

Mr. D. A. Gagie (Executive) and Messrs S. K. Ford and W.A. Buttenshaw represented the West Wyalong Show Association at the annual…

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Royal Show Party Visit to Forbes Crop Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 4

The Royal Show party from Sydney arrived in Forbes yesterday to Inspect the crop belonging to Messrs. Sherritt Bros., who won the local crop…

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Presentation of Trophies Won at Cowra Show and Growing Crop Competition

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

A stranger walking into the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon could well have been excused for thinking he had…

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Hospital Carnival Gathering on the Showground Hard-up Ball a Big Success

Western Champion · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 8

The annual carnival of the Parkes District Hospital took place yesterday (Eight Hour Day). A procession took place in the…

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Current Topics Weir Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 8

The carnival at the Weir next Wednesday afternoon in aid of the candidature of Miss Elvie Barton in the Catholic Fete Popular Girl…

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Weir Carnival Swimming Club Moves Trophies Donated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

A big attendance of members, including several ladles, was present at a meeting of the Forbes Swimming Club, held at…

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Memorial Building Swimming Carnival To Wipe Off Debt

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 2

In an effort to wipe off the debt on the West Wyalong Soldiers' Memorial building, a swimming carnival and fancy fair has been organised…

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Hospital Carnival. Week-end Efforts

Western Champion · Monday 25 November 1929 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon a box of chocolates (donated by Messrs. Cassum and Co.) and other articles were disposed of in the street. On the…

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Show Secretary Mr. Austen's Narrow Win

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1929 · page 4

Mr. E. A. Austen is the new secretary of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association. At a meeting of the Association on…

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Ambulance and Band Carnival Misses Beatrice O’brien and Millie Hetherington the Respective Queen Candidates

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 November 1929 · page 1

At a public meeting held in the I.H.S. Assembly Hall last night there was a fair attendance, Mr. R. O’Brien (President of the Band) presided…

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COURSING New Committee Meets Carnival Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 5

The president, Mr. J. Hugo, presided over a meeting of the Forbes, Coursing Club on Tuesday night. Others in attendance were Messrs. R. J. Gunn,…

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Best Baby Weir Carnival Competition Popular Girl Effort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 8

The weir carnival on Wednesday afternoon and evening, in aid of the candidature of Miss E. Barton, in the Popular Girl…

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Merger Suggested Forbes Life Saving Society Swimming Club Meets The Boxing Day Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 11

At a meeting of the Forbes Swimming Club on Tuesday night, a letter was received from the Royal Life Saving Society, which…

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