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

Shows & fairs, 1935

416 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 21

Passed as “Tenner” New Zealand 10/- Note. by Show Follower

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 4

Having the appearance of a real “tenner” a New Zealand 10/- note was passed to a Forbes man at the Showground…

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Morongla Show a Big Success Threatening Rain No Object to Large Crowd Exhibits Reveal True Wealth of District

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 1

Every large town has it’s annual Show—which is credited with being the district’s shop window. But in the Cowra district lies a village, which stands out in relief in comparison with the large towns for sheer enjoyment and strength of…

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Last of Show Awards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 4

The last of the Forbes annual show awards were announced yesterday. The special prize donated by Wm. Arnott Ltd, for the exhibitor gaining the…

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Opening To.day Methodist Flower Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 2

The Forbes Methodist Church annual fair and flower show, which will be opened this afternoon in the Town Hall, offers many attractions…

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Forbes Show £91 Promised far Next Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 5

At the Forbes Showw last 'week Mr. J. R. L'Estrange's Plain Eagle created a new record for Forbes Showground by clearing 7th 3in in the…

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Jockey Gould Seriously Injured at Eugowra Show Races Police Intervene Meeting Declared Abandoned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 1

Following a fall in the second race of the Eugowra J.C. show meeting yesterday, when Tactician fell and brought down…

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£150 Profit on Show Anticipated by Show Society

Cowra Free Press · Monday 30 September 1935 · page 5

At the first meeting of the Cowra Show Society held since the Show, it was revealed that despite the weather and other…

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Cowra Show Exhibitors Cautioned Because They Did Not Parade Their Stock at the Show

Cowra Free Press · Monday 30 September 1935 · page 5

Because some of the men who exhibited stock at the Show did not comply with the general regulations and allow their…

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Weethalle Notes Weethalle Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 5

At the meeting held to receive the balance sheet in connection with tbe firet annual show, it was disclosed that a profit was made of £135, which…

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Weethalle Show Appreciation of Ladies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 5

The ladies of Weethalle and district very generously undertook the heavy task of catering for the recent show luncheon and afternoon tea in the…

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Week Day Fair

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 4

This is being organised by the C.W.A. House Committee and is dated to take place on the 7th November. The style of fair is most unusual and…

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Forbes Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 5

The 62nd Show at Forbes was record-smashing. There was a record number of entries of over 3000, compared with 2,500 last year, and a…

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[?]Ootha Field Day Fair to Good Crops Throughout

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 5

Whether at Field Day or otherwise, [?]ne soon realises when among the people of Ootha that he is in the midst of a good farming community--to say…

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Abyssinian Emperor at Temora Jubilee Show

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 7

The Temora Jubilee Show entertained royalty incognito. Evidently enjoying a relaxation from the irritation of Mussolini, Haille Sellassie,…

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Presbyterian Fair Over £80 RAISED At Tullibigeal Funcion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 4

Saturday, 21st September, was a gala day for Tullibigeal as the final of the Australian Rules football was played and the Tullibigeal Presby…

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Show Ball Quandialla Success The Dresses QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

The Show ball, held after the annual show on Wednesday of last week, was a most successful function. The large gathering spent a very enjoyable…

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Opening Day of A.J.C. Spring Carnival Epsom and Metropolitan Candidates Reviewed Lough Neagh Selected for Epsom Young Idea the Derby

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 10

THE A.J.C. SPRING MEETING commences tomorrow! It is years since such a galaxy of equine talent converged at the capital of the Australasian turf to contest the richly endowed events which comprise the programme. The A.J.C. Derby,…

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Bribbaree Show Bribbaree Show. Further Awards. Blood Horses

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1935 · page 3

Blood Stallion 3 years and over: H. Brewer (and champion). Blood Mare, any age: G. A. McDonald (and champion)…

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Ariah Park Show Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1935 · page 2

Ariah Park's annual show, one of the best exhibitions of the kind in this portion of the State, will be held on Wednesday next, 9th October. The…

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Spring Carnival Synagogue's Epsom Dead Heat in Derby

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1935 · page 1

There were many thrills at the opening of the Randwick spring meeting on Saturday—African's antics at the barrier in the Hurdle race…

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