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

Shows & fairs, 1931

521 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 27

Trotting Meeting Day After Show Committee Approves

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 2

At Saturday's meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, the President (Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw) said a suggestion, had been made that the…

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Support for the Show Ex-Treasurer Responds To President's Appeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

At Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee, the following letter was received from Mr. G. W. Cusson of the Bank of N.S.W., Wagga, who…

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List of Wheatgrowers Period of Exhibition Extended

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 4

The Minister of Agriculture (Hon. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A.) stated that he had decided to extend the period of exhibition of the lists of producers of…

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Junee Show to Be Abandoned

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 3

The Junee Show Association has decided, in view of the financial depression, to abandon this year's show, and to substitute a gymkhana,…

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Junee Show Cancelled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 7

After a long debateit has been decided to cancel this year's annual Junee Show, and instead conduct a rodeo and gymkhana…

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Fair Rents Act Important Amendments (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

Dwellings and shops, for which up to £8 per week paid in rent, are coveted in the provisions of the Amended Fair Rents Act…

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Gold Find a Promising Show At Peak Hill

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 8

Peak Hill has been all agog with excitement this week, the reported rich discovery of gold by Mr. Chas. H. Harris on his…

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Show Pictures Satisfactory Result

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 1

The picture entertainment in aid of the Show Grandstand Fund, given by Mr. C. Bylos, of the Tivoli Theater, proved very satisfactory, considering…

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Show Dates

Western Champion · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 10

The following official list of annual Show dates has been issued by the Council of the South-Western Show Associations:—…

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Ungarie Show Schedules Now Available

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 7

We have been asked to announce that the Ungarie Show Schedules were received from the "Advocate" Office during the week, and same can be had…

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RODEO Wild Riders Ready Forbes Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 1

Notwithstanding the hitch in the arrangements caused by the floods, the Forbes P., A. and H. Association's Sheep Show and…

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Two Wins For Local Footballers Against Junee First Game on ShowGround

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 2

There was a large crowd in attend[?] ance on the new oval at the West Wyalong showground on Sunday last to witness the West Wyalong-Junes…

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Fair Rents Case Forbes Doctor's Application Interesting Comparison

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

AN interesting case was heard at Forbes Fair Rents Court on Tuesday, when Thomas A. Kidston, a doctor, sought a reduction in the rent of a house occupied by him, and owned by a Dr. McDonald, of Sydney. After evidence, Mr. Arnold…

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POSTPONED Forbes Annual Sheep Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

Owing to weather conditions, the Committee of the P., A, and H. Association have decided to postpone and possibly abandon…

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No Trotting Meeting to Be Held During Show Week. Decision of the Show Committee

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

At yesterday’s meeting of the Cowra P. A and H. Association a recommendation was submitted by a recently appointed sub-committee to…

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Race Meeting Off Show Club Will Not Race This Month Notice of Motion to Rescind Motion Deciding Not to Race Defeated

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 5

Recently it was decided that the Show Race Club would not go on with its meeting this month, and at yesterday’s meeting of the P.A. and H. Association. Mr. H. D. Pulling, persuant to notice, moved that the motion previously carried be…

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Show Dates

Western Champion · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 2

The following official list of annual Show dates has been issued by the Council of the South-Western Show Associations:—…

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Coming Young Sheep Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 3

With the approach of this event exhibitors will be looking up their stocks and making selections preparatory to completion of…

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Barcllan Show Abandoned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 3

Barellan—Because of the financial position of the farming community, it has been decided to abandon this year's agricultural show…

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Coming Young Sheep Show

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 3

With the approach of this event exhibitors will he looking up their stocks and making selections preparatory to completion of nominations…

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