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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Echuca Carnival Peyton Wins Treble How the Locals Ran

The Independent · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 2

A largo-crowd was in attendance at the Echuca Oval on Boxing Day, for the annual carnival.l The running track was in splendid…

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

The amount of £450 will be distributed in prize money at the annual sports carnival to be held at Wangaratta on Saturday, February 4, which…

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Nyah Carnival a Brilliant Gathering

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 2

One of the most successful gatherings ever witnessed in Nyah took place on Monday last. The weather Conditions were perfect, as will be judged…

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Corowa Hospital Tres[?]ent of Victorian Pati[?]ts Carnival Mooted

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the corowa Hospital wall held at the secretary's office on Monday evening. There were present:—…

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 5

The committee is proceeding actively with arrangements for the forthcoming carnival, to be held at the showgrounds on February 4. The…

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The Hospital Swimming Carnival and Queen Competition

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

What, when it was originally launched, was regarded as a modest effort on behalf of the very needful Hay Hospital by the combined…

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To Aid the Hospital. Proposed Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 3

Mr. Elliott, whose name was mentioned as a probable organiser of an effort to assist the hospital funds, at the last meeting of the committee of…

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The Hay Hospital Swimming Carnival and Queen Competition

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

Arrangements for Thursday's Swimming Carnival are being finalised by a strong committee, and everything points to a big success as the result of…

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 3

The Wangara[?]a Carnival, which takes place on the 28th inst., has attracted a large number of pedestrians and cyclists…

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Huge Carnival Proposed To Rais[?] Funds for Corowa Hospital

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 3

Recent meetings of the committee of the Corowa Hospital have [?]red the proposal to raise funds for the institution by means of a carnival…

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Swimming Carnival Successful Competitions Large Attendance

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

There was a splendid attendance at the Swimming Club’s annual carnival yesterday, Gate receipts (£25[?] 13/) easily made a record for a local…

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L. Ridge Club Champion Bob Macdonald, Junior Title Deniliquin Swimming Carnival Popular

The Independent · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

Leo. Ridge won the 50 yards Open Club Championship, with the cup and medal, from Geo. Renwick, by nearly a length, in 82 1/2 finish. Roy Donovan was leading ten yards from the finish. There…

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The Hospital Carnival Queen Competition. Order of Proceedings on

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

The various committees in connection with the Hospital "Queen" carnival are busily engaged making final arrangements for the Venetian…

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 5

[?] Intending patrons of the big carnf[?] to be held in Wangaratta to-morrow (Saturday) are reminded that a [?] train will leave Wahgunyah at…

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Proposed Carnival to Benefit Hospital Enthusiastic Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 5

One of the best attended meetings ever held in Corowa was that convened by Mr. J. D. Fraser, secretary of the Corowa Hospital, and held at…

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Swimming Clubs' Venetian Carnival Hospital Queen Competition Record Crowd for 45 Years. Splendid Financial Success

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

"Isn't [?] wonderful old town?" This and suchlike comments were to be heard on Wednesday night, as the crowd moved homewards after…

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Carnival [?] St. Patrick's

The Independent · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The annual [?] rick's Day [?] the Convent inst Mr. John…

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Hay’s Successful Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

Hay Swimming Club held a very successful Venetian carnival last Wednesday night. It is expected that Hay Hospital will benefit to the…

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Hospital Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

A meeting of those interested in the above was held at Mr. J. D. Fraser;s office on Tuesday evening last. The Rev. P. M. Waterhouse occupied…

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Country Edition Telegrams. the Fair Rents Act. Amending Bill. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

A Bill making drastic amendments in the Fair Rents Act, has been drawn up by the Minister of Justice. The provision that the fair rent of a…

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