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

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 27

HOCKEY Carnival on May 29 Team for Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 5

At the usual weekly meeting of the Cardinals' Hockey Club, held on Monday night, it was unanimously decided to hold a carnival on Wednesday,…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Chrysanthemum Show. Twenty-ninth Annual Effort

Western Champion · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 9

The twenty-ninth annual Chrysanthemum Show, in aid of St. Andrew's Church funds, was opened in West's Hall on Tuesday evening and was…

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Fodder Champion of South Central West Cowra’s Popular Agricultural Society’s [?] Progressive Farmer Wins the Royal Agricultural Society’s Honors

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 1

In the two divisions of the fodder conservation championships already decided, the educational influences of the movement are apparent. An impetus has not only been given to the building up of…

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A Fair Warning One that Should be Heeded by All

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 11

Frequently the first sign of Kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for more serious troubles…

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C. of E. Flower Show. Wonderful Display of Blooms

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 9

The annual Flower Show conducted under the auspices of the Church of England was opened at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday last, and was an unqualified success. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Bishop Crotty, who was to open the show, it was not officially…

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A New Note. Show at Night

Western Champion · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

A new note was struck by Mr. P. F. McGee at the meeting of the Show Committee on Saturday afternoon. Mr. McGee suggested that…

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From Picnics How Show Started Farmers Fanned Flame

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

How the Eugowra Show had its origin in picnics staged by farmers was told at the Forbes Farmers and Settlers' Association…

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Barmedman Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 2

The Barmedman Show Committee has added £50 to the prize list for 1929. There will be an extra £21 for the pavilion; £6 10s for draught…

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Successful Fair For Hospital Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 1

The Fair held in Watter's garage on Saturday evening in support of Nurse Wilkinson (Hospital Candidate) in the Queen Competition was…

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Judge From Forbes Dog Trials Parkes' Jubilee Show PARKES

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 1

One of the attractions of the Parkes Jubilee Show, in August next, will be the Sheep Dog Trial, for which the Committee has…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Novel Musical Innovation The Prizewinners

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

The second night of the above w is equally as well attended as the first and patrons were presented with a particularly novel item, consisting of…

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Soccer. Trundle V. Parkes. Exhibition Match at Peak Hill

Western Champion · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 1

An exhibition match between Parkes and Trundle teams was played at Peak Hill yesterday, ending in a win for the Trundle representatives…

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Local and General Luncheon at Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

The tender of St. John's Women's Guild at £5/5/- has been accepted for the supply of luncheon at the Young Sheep Show…

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Show Committee

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 6

There was another really good attendance at the meeting held last Saturday afternoon. It was decided, on the suggestion of the secretary, that…

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HOCKEY Carnival and Sports Country Week

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 7

The members of the Cardinals' Hockey Club are working strenuously to ensure the success of the carnival and sports to be held on Nelson Park…

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Country Women's Association Sheep Show Catering Arrangements for Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 4

At the special meeting of the above, held at the Rest Room on Saturday afternoon, and chaired by Mrs. Hedley Woods, president, it was decided to…

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Three All Draw. Benefit Football. Excellent Exhibition

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 11

A small crowd witnessed a very excellent game of football at the People's Park yesterday, when the Parkes butchers, bakers and barbers…

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HOCKEY Draw for Carnival Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 8

The secretary of the Cardinals has received the following draw from headquarters in Sydney, for the Country Week games, which commence on…

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Show Committee Schedule Revised Saturday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 2

The president, Mr. R. H. Bed die, presided over a meeting of the Forbes P.A. & H. Association on Saturday…

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Our Show a Splendid Schedule

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 2

Advance schedules of the 30th annual exhibition of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. Association, to be held on 3rd and 4th…

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