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

Shows & fairs, 1930

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 28

At Show Dinner Uproarious Spirits Forbes in the 'Nineties

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 1

The following excerpts from the Forbes "Gazette," of August, 1892 make interesting reading for old residents, and for members of the…

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MR. J. W. EADE Not Exhibting At Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 5

During the present week, Mr. D. R. Bedford, Secretary of the Ungarie P.A.H. and I. Association, received a letter.from Mr. J. W. Eade, of…

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Our Carnival. Sale of Privileges

Western Champion · Monday 4 August 1930 · page 1

The privileges for the various attractions of our approaching Carnival were auctioned on Saturday by Messrs. Huggard and Co., when the…

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Peak Hill Trots. Handicaps for Show Meeting

Western Champion · Monday 4 August 1930 · page 8

Following are the handicaps for the Peak Hill Trotting Club's Show meeting on Thursday next: Trial Handicap: Riga Rock, Black…

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Fair Hats

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 7

The new hair hats are particularly smart and effective. In these days of motor cars, horsehair is comparatively scarce, and as…

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Cowra Jubilee Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 4

SCHEDULES available. ’Phone 110, Cowra, fend one will be sent You…

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In the World of Sports Show Trots Peak Hill Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 8

Peak Hill is experiencing a gala period this week, with its Show, trotting meeting, race fixture, and pigeon matches. The Trotting Club…

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Tullamore Show

Western Champion · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 9

The twelfth annual show of the Tullamore P. and A. Association is to be held on Wednesday next. 13th August. Owing to the severe drought…

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HOCKEY. Eight Teams Compete. Successful Carnival. Barmedman Victorious

Western Champion · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 6

Could it have been possible for ladies of the mid-Victorian period to have been present at the hockey carnival on the…

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Peak Hill Show a Big Success. Pioak Hill

Western Champion · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 9

The 28th annual Showed opened in line weather on Tuesday and was continued to-day. the attendance being good, considering the financial…

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B.G.J.C. Show Meeting. Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 11

Bogan Gate Jockey Club committee met on Monday night, when final arrangements in connection with show meeting were discussed…

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Bribbaree Hockey Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 6

Come to the Fair, young and old Your hard times all forget, There's a silver lining to every cloud, Your ship will come in yet…

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Marred by Rain Hospital Dance Carnival Finale

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 4

Wet weather marred the dance held in the Town Hall last night to finalise the Hospital carnival. Despite that inclement conditions,…

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Parkes Hockey Carnival. Barmedman Wins Cup

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 2

Barmedman hockey team after a hard fight defeated Parkes in the final of the Parkes knock-out tournament by 1 goal to nil on…

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Show Judges

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 4

Mr. T. J. A. Fitzpatrick, of Erin Vale, Junee, considers there is likely to be a dearth of competent show judges in future. He suggests that…

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Ungarie Show Error in Show Schedule

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 2

The Secretary of the Ungarie P.A.H and 1. Association has asked us to draw attention to the following error in the Show schedule:…

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Show Meeting At Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 2

At Gillett's depot, Ungarie, on Thursday evening, 14th inst., an importaat meeting of the Show Committee will be held at 2.30 p.m. All…

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Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 August 1930 · page 5

A Committee Meeting of the above was held at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday, August 9, 1930. Present: Bede Mooney (President), C. H…

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Local News Hockey Carnival

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 2

The Grenfell hockey girls were unfortunate yesterday, their annual carnival being spoilt by the rain, the storm in the late afternoon also…

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Peak Hill Races. Show Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 15

The postponed Show meeting of the Peak Hill Jockey Club was held on Monday and Tuesday. Following are the results:…

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