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

Shows & fairs, 1930

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 28

Band and Ambulance Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 3

The carnival held in Macquarie street by the joint committee of the Cowra District Ambulance and Cowra District Band was concluded on…

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Coursing Club Carnival at Weir Sports Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 4

In warm weather conditions, the Forbes Coursing Club conducted its annual swimming carnival at the weir on Wednesday…

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"Not Fair"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

"It is not a fair thing to the child," said Mr. Scobie, at Forbes Children's Court to-day, addressing a man who had failed to send…

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Wattamondara Sports Carnival

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

Following are the results of the above, which were held on New Year’s Day:— Throwing at wicket: E. Armstrong…

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BRIBBAREE Bush Nursing Branch Opened Swimming Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 5

The Bush Nursing Association of N.S.W. has opened a branch here. It was organised by Mrs. Guy Caldwell, and started with a…

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Swimming Carnival Another Huge Success 1800 People, Present

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 7

If ever, a club deserves to be highly congratulated on successful undertakings it is the Condobolin Swimming Club. The big carnival of New Year's…

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More and More Eights. Paris Show Illustrates Trend

Western Champion · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 9

That the growing popularity of the eight cylinder motor car is a worldwide development is emphasised by the number of eight, cylinder cars…

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Will Hold Elections Parkes Hospital Committee "Show Down" with Commission

Western Champion · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 3

Despite the issue of a ukase from the Hospital Commission headquarters, ordering no election of fresh committees this month, Parkes, Committee on Friday night decided to go ahead as usual with its election. A letter from the Chief Commissioner, Mr. Love, was read, asking…

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Gala Skating Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 4

A gala carnival will be staged tomorrow night, at the Regal Skating Rink, in Rankin Street, Prizes to the value of £1010 will be awarded to…

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Monday's Carnival Big Nominations Cycling and Footrunning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 1

On next Monday, 27th inst., the big cycling and footrunning carnival will be held on the local recreation ground, all arrangements for which are now…

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Show Association Meeting on Saturday Crop and Fallow Contest Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 5

Mr. R. H. Beddle presided over a meeting of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association on Saturday. Others in attendance were: Messrs…

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Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 6

The adjourned annual general meeting of the show society was held in the Royal Hall last Saturday afternoon when the result of the ballot for…

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"Sinbad the Sailor." Parkes Operatic Co. Preparing for Show

Western Champion · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 9

West's Hall is a busy place, these nights, about 80 members of the Parkes Operatic Company being constantly in attendance preparing for…

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Late News Forbes Show. a Change to Autumn. Mooted for 1931

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 2

A movement is on foot to change the time of the Forbes Annual Spring Show to the Autumn. At last Saturday's meeting of the…

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Young Show Classical Events of the Autumn

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

The Committee of, the Young P. & A. Association made a revolutionary announcement when it decided to alter the dates of the Young…

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Be in the Swim Big Forbes Carnival On Anniversary Day

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

"Be in the swim" is the motto adopted by the School of Arts committee for its annual athletic and swimming carnival at the Weir reserve on…

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Gossip of the Day No Fall in Land Prices-- Money Mark[?]t Tight-- New Zealand Grazing Methods-- Weir Makes Bicycles Popular-- the Cheerful Vagabond-- Cricket Ground Eyesore-- Next Monday's Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

To what extent have land values in this district been depressed by the downward tendency of prices of staple products ? The query must…

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"The Show News."

Western Champion · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 4

Publicity is the very breath of life to business; that Is why all successful business men believe in advertising, and put their faith into…

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Skating Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

The skating carnival, held in the Regal Rink, last Wednesday, attracted a crowd of nearly 450 skaters and spectators…

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Changing the Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

Forbes P.A. and H. Association wiil probably change its show from a spring to an autumn exhibition. A notice of motion has been given to…

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