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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 26 of 27

Fire at Eugowra. Picture Show Destroyed

Western Champion · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 7

Eugowra's biggest fire occurred early on Saturday morning when the Imperial Theatre was discovered alight from end to end. It was a…

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Swimming Carnival Wednesday, 11th Inst

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

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. J. Moroney, informs us that the swimming carnival to be held in Mr. H. R Helyar's am on Wednesday, 11th Iist.,…

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Exhibition of Work Convent of Mercy Pupils Many Attractive Articles

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 4

A continuous stream of proud parents and friends visited Our Lady's Convent of Mercy all day Sunday to view the exhibition of work done by…

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Hospital Carnival

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

A meeting of the hospital carnival f management committee was held in the School of Arts on Monday night last. It was decided to start the big…

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Show Committee Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 14

A meeting of the above was held at he Memorial Hall on Saturday afterson. The chair was occupied by the resident (Mr. S. E. Ford) and there…

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Swimming Carnival In Helyar's Dam To-morrow (Wednesday)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 2

Everything points to the success of the swimming carnival to be held in Mr. H. R. Helyar's dam on Wednesday afternoon and night, 11th inst…

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General News Methodist Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 7

There will be stalls of all kinds at the Methodist Fair in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 14th December. Entertainments and competitions…

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En Passant "Wonderful" Show Judges

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 5

At a meeting in Molong Mr. Bunting (according to the "Express") said that at a recent district show he could not follow the dog judging…

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Talkie Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 6

Next Monday an entertainment such as Forbes has never known, will be presented in the Strand Theatre by the poweful theatre proprietors,…

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Show Commiittee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 10

The adjourned meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, which is revising the schedule for next year, was held at the Memorial Hall on…

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Swimming Carnival In Mr. H. R. Helyar's Dam A Big Success

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 4

Once again has the commodious dam in Mr. H. R. Helyar's paddock proved the mecca for swimmers and joy seekers…

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Local News Methodist Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 3

The above was held in the Parish Hall on Saturday last, and was a most successful fuiction. On Saturday afternoon the Mayoress (Mrs. Jas. Bradley) performed the…

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Fancy Dress Carnival. Exhibition by Miss Nellie Jackson

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 4

Owing to the big success of Saturday night’s fixture, and in order to meet the skating desires’ of patrons it has been decided to hold a big…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule for Next Exhibition Large Prize Money

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 1

The prize schedule or next year's Royal Easter Show has been issued. A very liberal classification has been provided in all sections, and the prize…

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Swimming Carnival

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 1

It is expected that about £65 will be netted from the swimming carnival in aid of the Memorial Building, held at Mr. H.R. Helyar's dam on…

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Cowra’s Jubilee Show Year Mr. W. A. O’neil Unanimously Re-elected President of P.a. and H. Association. No Increase in Prize Money

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 3

Those present at the first meeting of the new committee on Saturday afternoon were: Messrs. W. A. O’Neil (President), J. Davidson, H. D…

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Officials Appointed Coursing Club Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 7

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

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Clydesdales at the Show (To the Editor. "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1929 · page 2

Dear Sir,—In your report of the monthly meeting of your show commitiee in your issue of the 6th inst., I notice considerable discussion on a…

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Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 December 1929 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the P.A.H. & I. Association was held in Royal Hall on Saturday, 7th inst, a large, number of members being…

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General News Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Royal Easter Show, 1930. Prize Schedule. £14,000' Prize Money—cups and Trophies

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 1

The prize schedule for next year's Royal Easter Show has been issued. A very liberal classification has been provided in all sections, and the…

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