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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Basic Wage in N.s.w. Rural Awards May Remain Fair Living Wage for Present Standard of Living

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 6

Difficulty is being experienced by the Ministry in deciding upon a formula which would increase the present basic wage of £45 a week…

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Australian Aerial Services All-Australian Exhibition

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 November 1929 · page 1

The closing days of the All-Australian Exhibition find no di[?]nation of the interest on the part of the general public. The flying model of the…

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Lively Old Times Deniliquin Show Week

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

Under the heading, “The Life of a Queensland Grazier” (as told by his best friend), the following appeared; recently-in “The Graziers’ Review” :…

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Prize Essay on Deniliquin Show Mathoura Girl’s Composition

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

At the recent show the first prize for the best essay on “The Deniliquin Show and its Benefit to the District,” was awarded to a 14-year-old…

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Swimming Season Starts Open Carnival to Be Held in December Patrolman Appointed to Guard Children, Again

The Independent · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

Opening with a carnival in December the Deniliquin Swimming Club will start its competitions this year. A Patrolman will again be appointed to see that children swimming in the river do not get into danger…

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Unknown Offers Hospital £100 Wants Four Others to Do Likewise Street Fair Postponed Till April or May

The Independent · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the Hospital Appeal, yesterday, presided over by the Mayor, Ald. E. T. Matthews, Mrs. Windeyer moved that the street fair which the Red Cross was to have held in November, be postponed till April or May, providing that…

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Fair at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

A very successful fair in connection with the Congregational Church was held in the Wahgunyah Hall on Thursday afternoon and evening last…

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Maternity Wards Street Fair Postponed

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Hospital Appeal was held on Thursday afternoon, al which the Mayor (Ald. E. T„ Matthews) presided…

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Show Dates Wagga to Adhere to Dates Selected

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association at Wagga, on Friday afternoon, a letter from…

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Narandera Sheep Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 2

The sheep show of the Narandera P. and A. Association will be held on July 15 and 10, and the annual show on October 7 and 8, 1930…

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The Show Loss of £150 EXPECTED New Features Discussed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 2

Messrs W. R. Clarke (President) S. Pullen; L. Darcy, H. T. Davies, J. V. Ingram G. Guy M. Wyse, A McPhee, W. Allitt and J. Holschier attended a…

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Loss on Show

The Independent · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 2

Prize money won at the Deniliquin show, this year, was £340/15/-, and other accounts to pay totalled £179 19/11. The Secretary, Mr. Fagan, at…

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Boxing and Wrestling Largely Attended Excellent and Exciting Contests Proceeds in Aid of Hospital Queen Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 30 November 1929 · page 2

The opening of the boxing and wrestling events advertised to be held at Harben's Gymnasium to-night, took place last night, in order to put…

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Swimming Club Annual Carnival, Jan. 26. Parents Asked for Funds

The Independent · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 1

At a large and representative gathering of persons interested in swimming in Deniliquin, on Friday night, it was decided to hold the annual…

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Deniliquin Swimming Carnival Swimmers Show Excellent Form Cool Weather Affects Attendance of Public

The Independent · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 1

The opening carnival of Deniliquin Swimming Club was held on Wednesday afternoon in fine weather. There was not a very large attendance, apparently owing to the cool weather, but the swimming was of high class throughout, and the racing was…

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Sports Carnival in Aid of Queen of Sport (Miss L. Aston)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 December 1929 · page 3

The local swimming bend was on Wednesday, afternoon last the centre of attraction, the occasion being the aquatic and sports carnival organised…

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Echuca Carnival Record Entries for All Events

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 2

For the great northern athletic festival to be held at Echuca on Boxing Day, the biggest entry on record has been received, there being 535 entries…

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Buckjumping Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 2

On Tuesday night, December 31, Mr. Thorpe McConville's Wild Australian Buckjumping Show will appear in Corowa, at McMahon's…

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Sydney Royal Show Increased Prize Money

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 10

The prize schedule for next year's Royal Easter show at Sydney has been issued. A liberal classification has teen provided in all sections, and the…

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Art Gallery Students Exhibition Awards

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 December 1929 · page 16

At a meeting of the trustees of the Public Library, Museum, and National Gallery of Victoria, the awards of the 1929 students' exhibition were…

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