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

Shows & fairs, 1930

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 28

Big Fields For Show Trots

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 1

Splendid nomminations have been received for the trotting events at the West Wyalong Show on Tuesday and Wednesday. The following well known…

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Trmn for Temora On Show Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 2

The attention of residents between West Wyalong and Temora is drawn to the fact that a train will be leaving West Wyalong at about 6 p.m. on…

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R.C. BAZAAR During Show Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 2

The annual bazaar in aid of the funds of St. Marys' Roman Catholic Church, was opened in Lindner's garage, Main Street, on Saturday evening,…

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Show Week Dances In Aid of Football League

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 5

One of the main attractions during Show week will be the series of dances in the Masonic Hall under the control of the West Wyalong Rugby…

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Autumn Show Forbes Association Moves Present Dates Unsuitable

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 1

The Forbes Show Association at its meeting last Saturday decided in favor of holding an Autumn Show next year instead of an exhibition in the Spring. A meeting of the Central Western Show Executive will be held at Parkes on October 8, and the…

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Condobolin Show a Complete Success

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 September 1930 · page 4

In using the words "complete" as indicating the success of Condobolin's forty- first annual show, we do. so with a full knowledge of the meaning of the…

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Show Race Meeting Big Fields -- Large Attendance Exciting Racing. Plate to King's Parade Condamine Wins Cup

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 September 1930 · page 5

True to its reputation as a solid town and district financially, with a big percentage of its inhabitants good sports and good spenders, Condobolin…

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Greenethorpe. Methodist Fair

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 2

The Methodist Tea, Fair and Concert at Greenethorpe yesterday was well attended. At the concert the following programme was rendered:…

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The Show 51st Exhibition Proves a Success Large Attendance. Good Entries and Fine Exhibits

Western Champion · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 5

At a time when general financial depression has followed close upon a drought, the committee of the Parkes P.A and H. Association could have been pardoned for allowing the Show to lapse this year, and there would have been few to quibble at the decision. Adopting the war-time motto, "Business as usual," the Committee threw a tremendous amount of energy into…

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Annual Fair. Church of England. Record Success. Tullamore

Western Champion · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 2

The annual fair in aid of the Church of England funds, held in the Kitchener Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening last, was the most, successful…

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Parkes Show Races a Great Meeting. Student Prince wins Town Plate

Western Champion · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 11

The annual Show meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club was opened this afternoon in perfect weather. There was a large sporting crowd in attendance, which included representatives from leading Western centres as well as some Sydney racing folk. Fields were…

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Methodist Fair Successful Function The Stallholders

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

The Town Hall presented a blaze of color to-day, when the annual Spring Fair of the Methodist Church was staged. An…

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Show Trots Handicaps

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 7

Following are the handicaps for the trotting events of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association:— Jubilee Trot: Lachlan Bells scr…

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Cowra Jubilee Show

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 2

Visitors to the Cowra Jubilee Show next week will not see any signs of the general depression, but will see instead perhaps the finest lot of…

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"Great One-day Show"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

Eugowra's annual Show ("the great one-day Show of the west) will be held on Wednesday September 24. Troting and wood-chopping entries close…

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The Ungarie Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

After the Ungarie Show on Wednesday, 27th August the Show dance was held in the Lyceum Hall, Ungarie. The attendance was, we can safely say, the…

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Forbes Show Entries Are Good

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

Forbes Show will be held on September 16 and 17, and the --committee has everything in readiness for a successful exhibition…

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Theatre Cowra Pictures for Show Week

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 8

The following “talkies” have been selected by the management, of the Theatre Cowra for local fans to enjoy, during Show Week:—…

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Attractions for Show Week George Sorlie Company

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 1

George Sorlie, Australia’s popular singing comedian, will open his Show W/eek season in Cowra on Tuesday night next, in the elaborate marquee…

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West Wyalong's Record Show Wonderful Entries and Ideal Weather Conditions Ring Events Eclipse all Previous Efforts Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., Officially Opens Exhibition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 2

The Annual Exhibition under the auspices of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, and from practically every standpoint, was a record success. The Show Ground has never looked…

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