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

Shows & fairs, 1930

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 24 of 28

The Ungarie News Alteration of Date C. of E. Fair Saturday, 27th Sept

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 5

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue re the alteration of the date of the Flower Show and Fair in aid of the Ungarie Church…

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Better Days Ahead Optimism Half the Battle Show Social Gathering

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 1

The importance of a Show Society and. its responsibility of assisting to foster the primary industries of the country were features stressed at the annual smoke concert staged by the Forbes Show…

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After Easy Money Country Boys Tell of Their Experiences at Cowra Show. Charge Against a Showman Fails

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 1

A. rather wide awake looking individual named [?] O’Shea, who had been in [?] awaiting trial since [?] first…

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Hockey Carnival Big Day in Cowra Tomorrow

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 September 1930 · page 2

The first Carnival under the auspices of the Cowra Girls’ Gymnasium-Hockey Club will be held on the New Sports Ground to-morrow…

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The Jubilee Show Some Useful Lessons

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 September 1930 · page 1

As one who was present at the first Cowra Show fifty years ago, I was naturally delighted to witness the wonderful contrast in the all round…

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Show Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 September 1930 · page 6

The Show Committee met at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs. Bede Mooney, (Chairman), W. Smyth, M. Connor, M. and…

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POSTPONED C. of E. Fair and Flower Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 5

Owing to a number of counter-attractions over the week'end, the Fair and Flower Show in aid of the Ungarie Church of England which was to…

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Big Hockey Carnival “Betty May” Cup Retained by Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 7

The Cowra ,Girls’ Gymnasium Hockey 'Club held a most successful carnival on Wednesday, 24th instant. There were seven…

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Parkes Lost Forbes Hopes for Profit Show Race Fixtures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 8

Parkes Jockey Club did not cut its rebate expenses according to the times, when it came to staging its last Cup fixture…

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Morongla Carnival a Big Success. in Miserable Weather Mr. “Jack” Whalan Principal Winner in the Ring, and Mrs. Scotter in the Pavilion. Major A. D. Reid. M.l.a., Mr. Clarrie Martin and Captain Abbott Amongst Those Present

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 1

The promoters of the annual carnival of the Morongla P. and S. Association were very unfortunate to strike most unfavorable weather on Wednesday last otherwise we feel safe in saying that the attendance would have constituted a record…

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Eugowra Show 23rd Exhibition is Record Success Principal Awards

Western Champion · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 10

The district exhibits were splendidly arranged and compared more than favorably with those shown at bigger centres in the west…

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Schools Meet at Forbes in Grand Array Successful Carnival

Western Champion · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 9

The athletic programme was run off without a hitch and provided splendid contests in the majority of instances. Forbes finished with the best record…

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Public Meeting at Young. Autumn Show Almost Unanimously Condemned

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 1

Thirty-eight prominent business men, at a public meeting held in the Council Chambers last week, carried resolutions favouring a reversion to…

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P., A. & H. Assn. After the Show Prize Money Amounting to Nearly £900 Passed for Payment. Several Protests and Disputes Amicably Settled. Loss of About £50 on Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 1

Those present at a meeting of the committee of the Cowra P., A. and H. Association on Thursday afternoon were: Messrs. F…

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Church of England Fete and Flower Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 4

The fete and flower show in aid of the funds of the Church of England was held on Friday last in the Central Hall. A large number of people…

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No Show in 1892 (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 4

Sir,--Mr. Brady, speaking at the show smoke social made an error in stating that the show was abandoned once only. He speaks of 1902. The…

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Telegrams Wool Sales. Fair Competition. LONDON

Western Champion · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 9

At the London wool sales there was a moderate selection of greasy merinos, the principal feature being the West Australian clip wool. There…

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Quandialla Show a Record Exhibition Bland Districts' s Display

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 6

IDEAL weather, from an exhibition's point of view, graced the 13th annual display of the Quandialla P. A. H. & I. Society, held on the Quandialla Showground last Wednesday. The exhibition was opened by Mr…

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C. OF E. Fair and Flower Show Saturday, 25th October

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 5

The Grand Fair and Flower Show in aid of the Unrale Church of England will be held in Mr. W. Pole's Depot, on Saturday 25th October…

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Melbourne Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 10

The total attendance for the nine days of the Royal Melbourne Show was 218,611, compared with 254,664 last year…

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