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

Shows & fairs, 1929

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In Movieland The Shadow Show a Talkie Triumph. “Jazz Singer’s” Big Run

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

"The Jazz Singer," now Having a big run at the Lyceum, has settled the controversy that has raged for several months past around the practicability…

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Tichbourne Agricultural Society

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 6

A meeting of the above was held at the school on Friday 8th inst., at 3.30 p.m. The following members attended: Messrs, Arrow, Ashcroft,…

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Band Carnival. at Cooke Park. on March 20

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

The Town Band carnival which is to be held in Cooke Park on Wednesday evening, March 20, promises to be one of the best functions held in Parkes…

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A Clash Show Dates "Serious Mistake"

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

When Forbes was allotted September 10 and 11 for its annual Show, it was not thought that Cowra and West Wyalong…

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Owners Show Disregard Public Road Gates "Gradual Removal"

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

The president, Cr. Griffith, submitted the following minute at Friday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council:--…

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A Unique Test. Cars, Tilted To Show Their Low Centre Of Gravity

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 8

In and around all the capital cities of Australia and more especially on the roads, to every motorist there comes the time when, forced on to…

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Show Ballot

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

Following the monthly meeting of the Wyalong and District Hospital in the Memorial Hall this (Tuesday evening) a meeting of the General…

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In Movieland The Shadow Show VICTOR McLAGLEN Born Rover!

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 4

Victor McLaglen, formerly a soldier in Africa during the Boer War, a gold miner in Australia, a prize fighter and silver miner in Canada, and a captain…

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Something to Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 8

A certain poor woman had received some new underclothes from one who had helped the family. The woman's husband thanked the donor's husband…

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Easter Cricket Carnival International for Forbes Arrangements Well In Hand

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 8

Arrangements in connection with the visit of "Chappie" Dwyer's metropolitan team of cricketers at Easter, are well in hand. The committee meets…

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Race Dates Committeemen Anxious The Show Mix-up

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 1

The president, Mr. Clarrie Brooke, presided over a meeting of the Forbes Jockey Club committee on Monday night. Others in attendance were:…

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Cars Tilted to Show Their Low Centre of Gravity

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 2

In and around all the capital cities of. Australia and more especially on the country roads, to every motorist there comes the time when…

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A Clash. Show Dates. "Serious Mistake."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 6

When Forbes was allotted September 10 and 11 for its annual show, it was not thought that Cowra and West Wyalong intended staging similar…

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Show Dates. "Serious Mistake." Forbes View

Western Champion · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 11

Forbes P.A. and H. Association has called a special meeting of delegates representing the different associations in the district to again consider…

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Diggers’ Carnival Successful Function

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 10

The fun waxed fast and furious at the Diggers’ Carnival' on Saturday night last, young and old were happy and spent their money freely…

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The K'nuts New Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

On Thursday, March 21, The K'Nuts will present an entirely new company of twelve city artists, all making their first appearance in Forbes. Patrons…

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Sydney Show Local Cattle to Compete

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

The following stud cattle are to represent the Cowra district at the Royal Easter Show, which will commence in Sydney in the last week of this…

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Show Suggestions From Last Year’s Judges

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

The following suggestions for the Cowra Show were received from the various judges, and should prove to be of use at future Shows…

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Motor Cycle Show

Western Champion · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 3

The Motor Cycle Show which was held last week in the Melbourne Town Hall was the first exhibition of its kind held in Australia. Except…

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Band Carnival Wednesday Night. at Cooke Park

Western Champion · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 1

Cooke Park will present a gay scene on Wednesday night next, when the carnival in aid of the funds of the Town Band will be held…

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