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

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Show Dates. P. & A. Association. Parkes a Week Earlier

Western Champion · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 3

Owing to the fact that some of the Shows in the Central Western Cycle will not be held this year, a re-arrangement of the…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 9

The annual Chrysanthemum Show in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday and…

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Carnival To Raise Funds For Hospital No Postponement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

DESPITE the rumors that efforts would be made to have the carnival which is to be held in Forbes next week to raise funds for the Hospital, postponed, wonderful enthusiasm was displayed by those who gathered at the Council Chambers last…

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Lake Cargelligo Show Abandoned for this Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 4

The committee of the Lake. Cargelligo P.A.H. and I. Society has decided to abandon the annual show this year. The society has a credit balance of…

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In a Pitiable Plight Families Camped on the River Bank. Men, Women and Delicate Children. Position Put to Show Committee by Sergeant Burke.who Express Themselves in Favor of Housing Them in the Main Pavilion. Provided It 'Does Not Affect the Insurance and Supervision Is Exercised

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

ACCORDING to a letter read at yesterday’s meeting of the Cowra Show committee from Sergeant Burke the position of…

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JUVENILE CARNIVAL—Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 2

were: Discipline 30, deportment 18, time and step 12, dress etc., 20, alignment 10. The Scouts later marched to the…

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Chrysanthemum Show

Western Champion · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 1

The annual chrysanthemum show in connection with St, Andrew's) Presbyterian Church is to be held to-morrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday at the…

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Show Association Meeting of Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 2

A special meeting of the Show Committee was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday last. The chair was occupied by the President (Mr. W. A…

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Chrysanthemum Show Presbyterians' Big Success. Wonderful Display of Flowers

Western Champion · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 7

Despite the depression the 31st Annual Chrysanthemum Show of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parkes, held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, proved a remarkable success. There was a wonderful display of flowers, and the display of home cookery and fancy work was…

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In Full Swing Hospital Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

The hospital carnival, which started last Wednesday with a swing at the Templar Street site, was detrimentally affected by the…

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Arts and Crafts C.W.A. Exhibition Official Opening

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Forbes C.W.A., it was decided to ask Mrs. Lance Smith, president of the Orange branch, to…

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Show Association Meeting of Committee (Continued from last Issue)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

The President said he considered if would be necessary at this meeting to fix the total prize money. Having done that, th£ recommendation of the…

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BRIBBAREE Church Flower Show Is Great Success Forbes Exhibitors

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

The Presbyterian Church Flower Show, held on the 29th April, was a great success. Flowers of all classes were a…

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Fine Show. Memorial Hall. TRUNDLE, Saturday

Western Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 4

The entertainment arranged by Mr.and Mrs. Tarr and Miss Ridley was particularly well attended—the hall being packed…

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Flower Show. Church of England. TRUNDLE

Western Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 4

The Church of England Flower Show, held last week, was a greater success than anticipated. Although the entries were not as numerous as…

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Parkes Show. Prize Schedule. Paring It Down

Western Champion · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

The special sub-committee, appointed by the P. and A. Association to go into the question of reducing the prize list and effecting…

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Fair and Flower Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 5

A reminder is given that the Presbyterian Annual Fair and Flower Show will be held at Brissenden's depot, Main Street, on Thursday and…

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Flower Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 2

The brilliant success of the Presbyterian Annual Chrysanthemum Show, held in the Central Hall last Thursday, has again proved the popularity…

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Eugowra Show

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 13

By a majority of 13 votes to 4 the committee of the Eugowra Pastoral. Agricultural and Horticultural Association decided at a meeting held in…

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Hospital Carnival Rain the Spoiler Good Profit Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 4

Though it has been raining sporadically ever since the Forbes Hospital carnival commenced in Templar Street last Wednesday week, the…

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