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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 27

In the Old Days. Parkes P. and A. Association. the Show of '82

Western Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 5

To-day the annual show of the Parkes P. and A. Association occupies a leading place among the country exhibitions, but like every body of the kind…

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Loud Speaker at Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

"The broadcasting was so complete last year that the event board could be cut out," said Mr. Tester, at the Young P. and A. meeting and this…

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Show Association First Meeting of New Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

The following were present at the first meeting of the new committee of the West Wyalong P.A.H., and I. Association in the Memorial Hall on…

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Narromine Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 1

Narromine annual show, which has special attractions this year, will be officially opened by his excellency, the Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, on…

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Show Society

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 7

The meeting held in the Royal Hotel room last Saturday again demonstrated the enthusiasm and intensively active interest that prevails…

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Presbyterian National Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

A final reminder is given of the Presbyterian National Fair to be held in the School Hall on Saturday next. The opening ceremony will be…

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Polo Carnival Week-End Events Vychan Beats Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

Polo held sway in Forbes over the week-end, when the town was invaded with polo enthusiasts. On Saturday afternoon a…

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Show Ground the Trotting Track. Lots of Talk, But Little Done

Western Champion · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 12

At the special meeting of the P. and A Committee on Saturday afternoon the members present were Messrs. Richard Job (chair), Hodges, Nock,…

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Presbyterian Fair And Flower Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 2

The annual fair and flower show in aid, of the Presv[?] Church, west wyalong, will be held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday and Friday next,…

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Local News National Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 3

We draw attention to the [?] the National Fair to be held in the Presbyterian School Hall on Saturday next, in aid of St. Andrew's…

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Soccer. Spreading the Code. Exhibition Matches

Western Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 6

At a meeting of members of the Parkes and Trundle Soccer Clubs on Sunday night it was decided that efforts should be made to assist…

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The Shadow Show at the Royal Theatre

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

The feature in the Royal Theatre on Saturday night will bo "Jazz Mad," with Jean Hersholt, Marian Nixon and George Lewis (the hero of the…

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Show Dates Again Altered. Grenfell and Parkes Clash

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

A special meeting of the delegates of the Western Council was held on 18th April, at the instance of the Forbes Society, owing to its existing…

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Fair and Flower Show a Fine Display At Presbyterian Annual Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 2

The annual Fair and Flower Show in connection with the West long Presbyterian Church was commenced yesterday afternoon and is…

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In Movieland The Shadow Show a Talkie Triumph. "Jazz Singer's" BigRum

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 7

"The Juzz Sinner," now having a big run at the Lyceum, has settled the con troversy that has raged for several months pasl around the printicability…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 6

The annual chrysanthemum show in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is to be held at West's Hall to-morrow Tuesday and the…

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Presbyterian National Fair. a Great Success

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

The National Fair promoted by the members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, and held in the Presbyterian School Hall on Saturday…

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Forbes Sheep Show Judges and Stewards Appointed Saturday's Committee Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

Important arrangements and suggestions in regard to the Forbes Sheep Show in July, were discussed at a meeting of the P. A. & H. Association on Saturday. A report was also submitted relative to the amending of the general show dates by a conference…

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Presbyterian Fair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 1

The fair and flower show were brought to a successful conclusion on Friday night last. It is confidently anticipated that the nett result will…

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Combined Fair For Queen Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 2

Supporters of the two local candidates in the Firemen's Art Union Queen Competition are notified that a united bazaar will be held in T. B…

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