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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Country Tennis Carnival Rushcutter's Bay Sydney Monday's Play

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

Division 8—Binalong v. Cooma I.—C. G. Grogan and H. S. Reynolds (B) v W Grisp and C. Love (C) 6-2, 6-4 C. G. Grogan and H…

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Levante's Show Programme

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

On show nights at the Victor Theatre Mr. Leo Levante will pay bis fourth visit to Cooma introducing a programme entirely different…

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Show Notes

Delegate Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Show Date-March 21st. Entries close Saturday March 17th. Farm produce, vegetables and…

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Cooma P.& A. Association Annual Show 1928 Representative District Exhibit

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

The Annual Show of the Cooma P. and A. Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday, and in every direction scored success…

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Show Notes

Delegate Argus · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 2

Show Date—March 2lst. Entries close Saturday March 17th. A number of unscheduled…

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"Back to Nimmitabel" Gala Week Attractions Large Show Crowds

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

Nimmitabel was gaily decorated with flags and bunting, and an arch of woolpacks, surmounted by agricultural products carrying a large…

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Show Notes

Delegate Argus · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

Show Date-March 21st. Entries close Saturday March 17th. A number of entries have already been received…

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Hospital Carnival

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

A public meeting was held on Friday night last to decide if a Carnival should be held this year in aid of the funds of the Bombala…

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Bombala Show 1928

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 1

The weather was not on its best behaviour for Bombala's 1928 Annual Show. We are seldom troubled with much wet weather at this time of the…

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Delegate Show

The Bombala Times · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

The Delegate P. and A. Society held its twenty-fifth annual Show on Wednesday last, in good weather and with a record attendance…

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After the Show

The Bombala Times · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

The Show Ball held last Thursday night after the Show was a great success, notwithstanding the inclement weather. Visitors were present from…

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Carnival Ball

Delegate Argus · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

A ball was held again on Thursday night. There was a fair attendance and the door takings totalled [?]10 93 6d. The charges…

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Show Notes

Delegate Argus · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

A good exhibition, is the general verdict on Delegate's 25th Annual Show, held on Wednesday of last week…

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Hospital Carnival

The Bombala Times · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the General Committee was held on Friday night last. Eleven members were present, and Mr. Jamas presided…

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The Bowlers' Ball Motor Carnival Postponed

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

The Cooma Bowling Club, and motor traders, arranged a motor carnival to be held at the Show-ground. last Wednesday afternoon…

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Royal Easter Show. an Interesting Exhibit

The Bombala Times · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 1

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

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Cathcart Show

The Bombala Times · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

The Cathcart Show was originally advertised for the 28th March, but weather conditions were unfavourable, and the ground was unfit for use, so…

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Cooma Polo Carnival

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The Cooma Polo Carnival commenced with matches at the racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, these being continued yesterday…

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Carnival Notes. A merry-go-round will be present

The Bombala Times · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 1

Messrs. Heyde and Todd have undertaken to look after the motor events, tilting at the ring musical chairs and flag race…

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Hospital Carnival. Bombala's Big Effort. Again Successful

The Bombala Times · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 1

Whilst the district residents have to go fifty fifty with the Government' to keep their hospital financial, it is necessary that each year some big…

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