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

Shows & fairs, 1930

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 21 of 28

Rest Tent At Annual' Show C.W.A. Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

There was a large attendance of members at the meeting of the Forbes branch of the C.W.A., held at the Rest Room on Saturday afternoon,…

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GRENFELL Depression Marred Show Racing May be Suspended Car Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 6

The Grenfell Show was favored with fine weather, hut the prevailing depression was reflected in the attendance, which fell far short of last year's…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Bogan Gate Show Preparations Golf at Trundle

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 6

Bogan Gate golfers were invited to Trundle on Sunday last, to take part, in a friendly match with the home team. The results are as follow: F…

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Eugowra Show

Western Champion · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 7

The annual Show of the Eugowra P. and A. Association, which has for its solgan "The Great One-day Show of the "West," is to be held on…

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Bogan Gate Show

Western Champion · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 6

The Bogan Gate Show will be held on Wednesday, and is expected to equal its predecessors. It is admitted to be one of the best-one-day Shows in…

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Cowra's Big Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 2

Cowra has a reputation for its show, but the Jubilee one to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9th and 10th inst, promises to eclipse all…

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Autumn Show for Forbes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 2

"There are far too may shows in the spring and people a[?]getting sick of them." So said a member of the…

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Show and Races. Booan Gate

Western Champion · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 1

There was a big gathering of the Show Committee on the ground on Saturday, making final arrangements for which promises to be a record…

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TROTTING P.R. AND T. CLUB. Show Cup Meeting. Successful Day's Racing

Western Champion · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 10

On Saturday morning the condition did not appear propitious for the first day's meeting of the Parkes Pony and Trotting Club. Heavy clouds banked in the southern sky, but a favoring wind dispelled the gloom and the afternoon proved a glorious one. A large crowd…

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Shooting Tragedy Husband Dead; Girl-wife Fatally Wounded. Tragic ending to Carnival Week. Jealousy Alleged As Motive

Western Champion · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 1

The Carnival Week of Parkes was marred by a frightful tragedy on Thursday last, as a result of which Jack Aubrey (20) and his girlwife, Jean Margaret Aubrey (17), are dead. Aubrey died at 11 a.m. on Friday and Mrs. Aubrey at 10.30 last night…

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£100 PROFIT Methodist Fair Splendid Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 2

The Methodist Spring Fair held in the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday was such a pronounced success that it is expected to…

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Show Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 2

The fat sheep and lamb exhibit entry list is the only one [?]ot up to expectation in connection with the Forbes Show. This is most unfortunate, as…

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Barmedman Show Prospects Favorabie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 1

The Banpedman annual, show, which will be held on Wednesday, [?]b instant, promises to be a successful exhibition. The Secretary reports that…

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P.o. Show Arrangements

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 2

Owing to Wednesday being a public holiday the Post Office will be closed from 12 o’clock. All mails usually closing after 12 o’clock will…

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Show Cattle To Compete at Cowra

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 5

During the week-end' Mr. J. F. Male, of Oralea, Heifer Station, brought to the Orange trucking yards for transit to Cowra Show, a consignment…

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Show Week Attractions George Sorlie Coy

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 3

George Sorlie, Australia’s popular singing comedian, will commence his Cowra season to-night (Tuesday) in the elaborate marquee, situated in…

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Show Week Amusements in Galore Showmen Surprised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 3

During Show week West Wyalong, despite the strenuous period through which the State as a whole is passing, was [?]undated with various…

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BRIBBAREE Forthcoming Show Church of England Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 6

The football match between married and single was a very exciting game. A large number of spectators were present, the gate-takings amounting to…

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C. E. Wallder & Co's Annual Ram & Show Sales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 3

On Thursday last Messrs C. E. Wallder & Co. held their annual Ram and Show Sale which was most successful. They submitted a well-varied…

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Cowra’s Jubilee Show a Record Despite Unfavorable Circumstances a Wonderful Example of What the Fertile Lachlan Valley Can Produce. Show Officially D Pened by the Governor, Sir Phillip Game

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 1

THE fiftieth Annual Show of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association opened this morning in delightful weather, the rain which fell yesterday having made conditions very pleasant indeed. As a matter of fact, it was “real Show weather,” and that…

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