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

Shows & fairs, 1930

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 28

Final Curtain "Little Bit of Fluff" Carnival Night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 5

The last performance of the "Little Bit of Fluff." in the Town Hall on Saturday night, was mark by the presence of a large and…

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Amateur Show £9812- for Hospital Board Returns Thanks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 5

As a rsult of the staging by the Forbes Operatic Coy., of the musical comedy "Little Bit of Fluff," under the direction of Mr…

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Royal Easter Show an Interesting Exhibit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 1

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom…

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Sheep Show at Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 2

Speaking at a meeting at Young in regard to the Sheep Show:—Mr. W. J. Millard: That's not too good, Mr. President. Aren't you…

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Royal Show Some Cowra Winners

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 2

Amongst the awards at the Royal Show we notice the following Cowra successes:— Beef Shorthorn cow: Cudgelo…

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Official Opening of Australia’s Golden Fleece Exhibition

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 7

Practically the last official act in New South Wales of the Govenor (Sir Dudley de Chair) was the opening of the “Golden Fleece”…

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Who Says Bad Times. Carnival Rush to Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 3

The special train to Sydney from Albury was filled with visitors to the Royal Show aud A.J.C. Easter meeting. There were 124 passengers…

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Sub-committees to Revise Show Schedule

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 19

At a meeting of the Committee of the Parkes P.A. and H. Association on Saturday afternoon, the following were selected as sub-committees to…

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Parkes Show. Reduction in Prize Money?

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 1

At the meeting of the Parkes Show Committee on Saturday afternoon the Secretary (Mr. L. S. Seaborn) Introduced the question…

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I.h.c. Show Week Display for Country Visitors

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 3

The trend of modern agriculture is exemplified by the fine display at the showrooms of the International Harvester Company of Australia Pty…

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Dancing Feat Local Men Show How Football Club Function

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 4

The Our Boys' Football Club had a big attendance at its dance in the Town. Hall on Tuesday night. The takings amounted to about £27. and…

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Tullamore Show Committee Meeting. "Use More Wool." Tullamore

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 11

The P. and A. Society's Committee met on Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. H. Lambert (Chair), T. Hooper, J. M…

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Cut Out the Show! Suggestion Made at Forbes. Special Meeting to Decide

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 6

The Forbes Show Association at its last meeting decided to hold a special meeting of the committee on April 26th, to come to a definite…

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Local Wins At Sydney Show Clydesdales Prominent (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Morning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 1

At the Royal Easter Show in the Clydesdale class, mare 4 years old and over, with or without foal, A. W. Cun[?] (West Wyalong) was first…

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District Championships At Sydney Show Won by North Coast (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Morning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 1

The points awarded in the District Exhibitions Championship at the Sydney Show were: North Coast and Tablelands, 332½; Central Coast and…

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Australianities Off to the Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 5

"Yes," said "Old Woolly Aphis," as they called him up at Mosquito Creek, on account of his long, flowing snowy beard and white woolly…

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Scotch Fair Next Thursday and

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 6

The annual Scotch Fair, in connection with the local Presbyterian Church, will be held in the Masonic Hall on nest Thursday and Friday,…

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Reply to "Fair Play" (To the Editor "Advocate."')

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 8

Sir,—Could you spare me space in your paper to explain to the writer of an article signed "Fair Play," in a recent issue his possible…

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Royal Show 516,220 Visitors (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 1

The total number of visitors to the Royal Show up to Tuesday night was 510,220…

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THE R.A.S. SHOW Record Entries—Record Crowds West Wyalong Clydesdales Predominate First for Group, First and Second for Mare

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 12

Those who would seek evidence of the depression in State and Commonwealth, of which we have heard so much of late, must go elsewhere than…

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