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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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St. Patrick's Day Deniliquin Sports Carnival

The Independent · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

The St. Patrick's Day Spores Carnival will take place at the Athletic Ground, on Wednesday, March 28, next, and promises to be one of the…

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Wahgunyah and Hospital Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

Owing to the threatening nature of the weather on Tuesday evening last the meeting which was to have been held at the School of Arts…

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Swimming Carnival Ron McMILLAN in Form Wednesday's Prize Winners

The Independent · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The Swimming and Life Saving Club held a carnival on Wednesday. The weather was cold for swimming and, as a result, there was a small at…

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Sydney Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 7

Kerrston, the champion Cyldesdale stallion, the property of E. Carroll Pty. Ltd., of Collendina, was entrained at Corowa for the Sydney Show, on…

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Coo-ee City Carnival Special [?] for Show Week Patrons

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

Coo-ce City Carnival, which has taken Sydney by storm, and is pronounced by all as the centre of gaiety and carnival life, will be continued…

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Bowls Easter Carnival New Members

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The bowlers had a veritable feast of delight during the Easter holiday the rinks being fully occupied each day Mr. N. Robertson…

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The Royal Show. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The Royal Show concluded yesterday, in fine weather. There was an attendance of 29,660, making the total attendances during the show…

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Athletic Carnival Enthusiastic Meeting £120 Programme

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

There, was a splendid attendance at the Council Chambers last night in response to the Mayor’s invitation to a public meeting to discuss…

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All in One Week. Coursing, Shooting, Wrestling, Racing. Commencing on Tuesday, May 8, Corowa will enter into the biggest Carnival Week in the history of the town. COURSING

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 3

On the opening day the Corowa Coursing Club, who have again this season secured the running of tho Riverina Challenge Puppy stake an…

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May Carnival

The Independent · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Those associated with the movement to organise a monster carnival in aid of the funds to improve the athletic ground, are to be congratulated on…

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Athletic Grounds Carnival to Raise Funds

The Independent · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Deniliquin has decided to hold a monster carnival in order to raise funds for the renovation of the athletic ground. A very successful…

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Wahgunyah Flower Show. Brilliant Display. Record Entries

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

The third, annual flower show under the auspices of the Wahgunyah Church of England Ladies' Guild was held at the School of Arts,…

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Show Judges

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

One of the most perplexing matters associated with agricultural shows is that relating to thr selection of horse judges. particularly so in districts…

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Athletic Carnival Colts’ Dance on Tuesday

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

The secretary of the Deniliquin Athletic Carnival to be held on the athletic grounds, on Wednesday, May 23rd next to provide funds for the…

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P. & A. Society £92 Loss on Last Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the above Society was held at the Royal [?] yesterday afternoon Mr. W. R. Claire (president) and Messrs…

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Athletic Carnival Ladies’ Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of ladies held in the Council Chambers last night, it was unanimously decided to assist in every way possible, the aims of the…

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Scotch Fair

The Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The Scotch Fair and Flower Show, held in the Lyceum Hall yesterday, was a great success. Good entries were received for all classes and there…

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Athletic Carnival the Ladies Take a Hand

The Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

In response to an advertisement askfor the assistance of the gentler sex at the forthcoming Athletic Carnival, a number of ladies met at the Town…

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The Baby Show. Excellent Exhibits

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The baby competition was successful beyond the expectations of the promoters. Also it undoubtedly brought about the increased…

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Athletic Carnival Entries Close To-morrow

The Independent · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

The Deniliquin Athletic Carnival, to be held on the Athletic Ground, on Wednesday, May 23, promisee to be a very successful meeting (writes Mr…

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