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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 27

Hospital Carnival Balance Sheet Wanted. Committee's Request

Western Champion · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 7

A general balance sheet of the recent hospital carnival is to be supplied to the hospital committee by the carnival secretaries, Messrs. A…

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For the Show Cowra Cattle COWRA

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 4

Shorthorn cattle from North Logan and Cudgelo studs won tame for Cowra district at last Sydney Show. They may do so again at the…

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Left in Lurch Forbes Show Delegates An Annoying Experience

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 2

After journeying to Parkes on Saturday to attend a meeting called for the purpose of discussing the clash in Show dates, the…

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Fair Prisoners Powder Puffs in Court

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 3

Two young ladies were the star attraction at the Cowra Police Court on Saturday morning, and a large number of young “bloods” attended to…

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"Shell" Stand. at Royal Easter Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 6

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by The Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the "Man on the Land" will be greatly…

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School of Arts the Carnival Profit of £50 New Members

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 5

The president, Mr. W. Thomson, presided over a meeting of the Forbes School of Arts committee last night Others in attendance were Messrs. W…

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Balance Sheet Hospital Carnival "Somebody to Blame" No Hush Policy PARKES

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 5

The Parkes Hospital committee has decided that a general balance-sheet of the recent hospital carnival shall be supplied to it by…

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Band Carnival a Great Success. Last Night's Effort

Western Champion · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 11

There was no doubt about the Band Carnival in Cooke Park being a success last night, most of the stalls sold out, of practically…

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Royal Easter Show. an Interesting Exhibit

Western Champion · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 1

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom…

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Left in Lurch. Forbes Show Delegates. an Annoying Experience

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 4

After journeying to Parkes on Saturday to attend a meeting, called for the purpose of discussing the clash in Show dates, the Forbes delegates…

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Aldermen Clash "Fair Play" Discussion over Pound Conference Suggested

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 6

Forbes Council last night decided to try and stage a conference with the local P.P. Board and Jemalong Shire Council relative…

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Royal Easter Show An Interesting Exhibit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 11

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, emrance, porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and…

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“Shell” Stand at Royal Easter Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 3

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by the Shell Co. of Australia, Ltd., and the “Man on the Land” will be greatly interested in…

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Our Shire President As a Show Judge. Speaks Highly of Fine Exhibit at Molong Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 3

Thus the Molong “Argus” :— Of greatest interest in the pavilion was the magnificent exhibit of the Copper Hill District Association,…

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Clash of Show Dates Forbes Up Against Cowra. Meeting of Council Called

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

At the meeting of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association on Saturday last the President (Mr. R. H. Beddie) said there had been an unfortunate…

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Hospital Carnival, 1928

Western Champion · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 6

Mrs. H. Kelly, hon. secretary of the Business candidate effort, hands us the following statement of receipts for publication: —Wheel takings: October…

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Good Profit. Band Carnival

Western Champion · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 7

A full balance sheet of the Town Band Carnival, held last Wednesday, with a dance on the Saturday night, has not yet been made out,…

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Cutting Carts "Not Fair to Butchers" Winter Trade

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 2

Council on Thursday night received a letter from a number of Forbes butchers, asking that action be taken to prevent cutting carts, other than…

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"Shell" Stand at Royal Easter Show

Western Champion · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 4

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by the Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the "man on the land" will be greatly…

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Miscellaneous Royal Easter Show. an Interesting Exhibit

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 1

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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