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

Shows & fairs, 1930

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 28

Police Report Show Crime Increase Toll of the Motor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 8

A substantial increase in serious crime is revealed by the annual report of the Police Department which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on…

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Young's Classic Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 3

No doubt the general public and exhibitors will find the change from spring to autumn slightly disconcerting for a time. Entries are now…

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"Nelungaloo." Swimming Carnival. Gunningbland Literary Society

Western Champion · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 4

An excellent day's sport was obtained on Mr. H. K. Node's property, "Nelungaloo," on Wednesday last, when the Gunningbland Literary…

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Coming Royal Show. Record Entries Expected

Western Champion · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 10

As entries for the various sections of the Easter Show are closing, early indications of a record entry are considered to be more than justified…

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Show Bookings

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 4

Relative to a pars published on Friday, in connection with bookings for the local amateur show, it is pointed out that bookings are always free at…

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School Picnic At the Show Ground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 2

Yesterday (Monday) the annual St. Patrick's Day School picnic was held at the local show ground, where it was estimated that between 350 and 400…

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Show Ring Identity Mr. Dolph Judd Dead

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 8

The well-known owner of show ring horses and jumpers, Mr. Adolphous T. Judd, died at Bathurst on Saturday, aged 73 years…

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From the Electrical and Radio Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 3

Mr. Ken Hill, a London comedian and man of many parts, will sing one of his own compositions, "Three Cheers for the Ocean Blue," on…

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From the Radia and Electrical Exhibition—official Opening

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon, March 26th 2BL listeners will hear the official opening of the Radio and Electrical Exhibition which will be held…

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Cec. Morrison's Dance Band From the Electrical and Radio Exhibition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 3

Cec. Morrison and his Dance Band will play a Symphonic Paraphrase—"Fantasie Oriental," by Lang, featuring "Scheharaade," by…

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Show Ballot

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 1

Subscribers to the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association are reminded that the ballot for the election of committee takes place on Saturday, 29…

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Young Show Next Week

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

Already the Secretary of the Young Show reports having received as many entries for the coming Show, to be held on Wednesday and…

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Scout Carnival Cub Leader's Visit Local Committee Meets

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 10

The president, Mr. J. B. Bassett occupied the chair at a meeting of the Forbes Scouts Parents and Citizens committee on Wednesday…

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Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 4

Already the secretary of the Young Show reports having received as many entries for the coming showto be held on Wednesday and…

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Hector Gray's Show. Ne[?]xt Show Week. in Hospital's Aid

Western Champion · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 9

Another show in aid of the Parkes District Hospital, this time one of Messrs. J. C. Williamson's musical comedies, will be staged…

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Local and District Swimming Carnival. 2nd APRIL

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 3

There was a joint meeting of the Hospital Committee and members of the R.S.S.I.L.A. on Friday evening for the purpose of arranging for a…

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Hospital Carnival May 21st Is the Date. Art Union to Be Held

Western Champion · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 4

Parkes Hospital Committee will conduct a carnival in aid of the District Hospital on Wednesday, May 21, and a public meeting, to form a strong citizens' committee, will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday night next…

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Swung Right Over Eights Outnumbered all Others. N.Y Show Figures

Western Champion · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 4

Popular swing to the eight cylinder engine in the fine car field was clearly demonstrated at the recent New York automobile show where more eights…

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Use More Wool Sydney Exhibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 7

At the Tirranna Picnic races early in the year a leading hostess, the wife of a well-known grazier, arrived wearing a knitted woollen dress…

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Difficult Time Ahead Show Association's Work Officers Elected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 5

Mr. R. H. Beddie, was unanimously re-elected president of the Forbes P. A. and H. Association, at that body's meeting last…

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