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

Shows & fairs, 1934

426 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 22

Junior Judging Competitions at the Show Sheep and Horses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 5

The Forbes P., A. and H. Association carried out two junior judging competitions at this year's show. In the past the…

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C.W.A. EXHIBIT For Quandialla Show QUANDIALLA. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 10

The tender of Mr. A. E. Giddens, of £11, for the rights of the publican's booth at the Quandialla Show, to be held on September 26, was…

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Show. "Smoko" Pleasant Social Re- Union Back to Better Times

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 1

It is some four years since the Forbes Show Society abandoned the holding of Its annual smoke social. With the return of better…

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Show Officials List of Judges and Stewards Many Willing Workers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 5

The record of this week's Forbes show would not be complete without a reference to the willing band of workers responsible…

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Official Luncheon At West Wyalong Show Ladies to Take Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 2

"Although we had decided not to ask the ladies to undertake the show luncheon again this year, as we had considered that they had…

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Randwick Spring CarnivalFrbspects "Cracks" Are I Ready Chatham Prepares Rogilla for Chelmsford

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 4

Fred Williams has never hesitated to put any task upon Chat Ham-- up to a mile. He has, however, always refused to make him…

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Forbes Show Races Opened in Fine But Dull Weather Excellent Racing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 12

THE Forbes Jockey Club seems to have been born under an unlucky star so far as the weather for its race meetings is concerned. The Show had hardly concluded before rain set in which gave a fall of 17 points throughout Wednesday night…

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Ring Events at the Show New High Jump Record Established Thrilling Trotting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 2

THE general increase of entries in the horse sections made for a vastly improved ring, where the various events during the two days were watched with interest by the large crowd of spectators. On the second day especially, some excellent…

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Wealth of Stock at Show Exhibits Praised Bl] the Judges Draughts, Trotters and Light Horses Make Grand Display Sheep and Poultry in the Ascendancy Gratifying Increase of Entries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 8

NOT the least gratifying of the many improvements at the 1934 Forbes Show was the increase in both the numbers and quality of the stock sections. There was a better representation of horses than has been the case for many years and the draughts, light horses and trotters made a grand display, greatly adding to the attractiveness of…

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61st Forbes Show is Remarkable Success Takings £86 Over Last Year Keen Competition With 2,500 Exhibits Record Broken in Exciting High Jump Valuable Boost by Premier Stevens

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 1

IN glorious weather --it was the first perfect day for weeks-- the 61st annual show of the Forbes P., A. and H. Association opened last Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, although windy, the same ideal conditions prevailed. It was holiday weather, and nearly all Forbes and its district turned out to enjoy it. The town was specially spruce…

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Cowra Show Stage Set for Fifty Fourth Exhibition. Success is Assured Provided the Weather is Propitious

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 5

So well have the public responded to the liberal schedule of prizes prepared by the committee of the Cowra P., A. and…

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Grenfell Winners at Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 2

In its report of the above Show "The Land'" says:— Mr. W. W. Ingrey, of Yarraglen, Grenfell, who bred and exhibited the…

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Billimari Annual Carnival Twice Postponed But Is Very Successful

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 2

Twice postponed the Annual Carnival at Billimari took place on Wednesday last and a most enjoyable time was spent by…

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Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 1

A dance will lit held in the Masonic Hall on Show-night (Wednesday) under the auspices of the Show Conmittee. The show night dances have…

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Tivoli Talkies Show Week Specials

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 1

The management of the Tivoli Talkies has again shown great enterprise in providing the local and district public with special…

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Show Races the Handicaps for Thursday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 1

Following are the handicaps for the Show races on Thursday next: MAIDEN HANDICAP, 4 fur: Eagle-field 9.0. Wallace Lucretia 8.12,…

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Lake Cargelligo Show and Races

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 September 1934 · page 4

The Lake Cargelligo Show, which was marred with wet weather, on the second day, was, notwithstanding, one of our best shows to date. Had the…

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Spring Fair Fine Effort in aid of the Church of England Funds

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 September 1934 · page 4

Last Thursday saw a good attendance at the Central Hall, and all must have been surprised at the wonderful show of flowers notwithstanding the…

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Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 1

Mr H. A. Schmidt of Ungarie writes: "I wish to correct a slight error in your report of poultry at Ungarie show, Mr. Maybury was the top…

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Best Show for Years West Wyalong's 35th Annual Exhibition Increased Attendance and Exhibits Big Improvement in Ring and Pavilion £654 Promised for Next Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 2

West Wyalong's 35th annual show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, with weather conditions prevailing which were almost Ideal. From every point of view the exhibition was the most successful held during the past three or four years…

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