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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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Balranald District Hospital Public Meeting Queen Carnival Decided on

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 3

In response to an advertisement in last issue of the "Recorder," calling a public meeting for the purpose of devising ways and means to raise…

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Show Week

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 2

THERE are not wanting those who-declare that country shows are dying institutions, and that little effort should be expended in keeping them…

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Windmills Alston’s Show Exhibit

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 4

This year again, the “Alston” windmill exhibit is one of the notable features of the Royal Agricultural Show at Flemington. Undoubtedly the most…

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Next Week's Show the Entries and Attractions

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 2

Very good entries have been received for the various classes open for competition at the show, and we believe the exhibition will be quite…

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Fancy Fair

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 2

Readers are reminded that the fancy fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church funds, will take place in friday next, 4th proximo…

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Yarrawonga and Border Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 2

The Yarrawonga and Border Show is to be held next Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5. Despite the dryness of the season this Show…

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Melbourne Show Stock Some Fine Specimens for Corowa District

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 2

At a cost of 110 guineas the first prize two-year-old shorthorn Bull at the recent Melbourne Show has been secured for Kentucky…

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Fair and Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 2

The Methodist fair and [?] show, held in the town hall yesterday, resulted in a substantial amount being realised from sales of goods. A more…

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"Fair Play for Britain"

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 6

The following appreciation of Great Britain's action in promptly meeting her war debt obligations was published in the May 13th issue of the "Wall…

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Corowa Prizetaker at Melbourne Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Phibbs, cordial manufacturer, of Corowa and Albury, secured third prize at the recent Royal Show in Melbourne, for Dry Ginger…

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Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association Very Successful Show. Ideal Weather and Big Attendances

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 2

President: Mr. Roy. T. Matthews. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. W. W. Fieldhouse and R. B. Ronald. Hon. treasurer: Mr. J. J. Harris. Committee:…

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Public Meeting Proposed Hospital Queen Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 3

The adjourned public meeting in connection with the queen carnival to be held in aid of the Balranald District Hospital funds, was held in the…

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Ugly Man Competition in Aid of Presbyterian Fair

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 2

A similar social evening to that held on the previous Friday evening took place in the Variety Hall on Monday evening last, to raise funds for the…

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Methodist Fair Winners of Prizes

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 2

The organisers of the Methodist Fair and Flower Show, which was held at the town hall on Thursday and Friday last, had every reason to be…

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Berrigan Show Next Tuesday. Sheep Dog Trials on

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 3

The Berrigan show takes place next Tuesday, and a successful exhibition is anticipated. Entries close on Friday of this…

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“Dawn” on Show Night. the Film First Banned Then Released

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 5

“Dawn,” the picture over which so much controversy was raised, and which was first banned and then licensed by the British Board…

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Finley Show Creditable Exhibition

The Independent · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 4

The 17th Annual Finley Show, under the auspices of the Finley Agricultural and Pastoral Society, held last week, was indeed a very creditable…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

Splendid entries have been received for the show to be held at Wangaratta on Friday and Saturday next. The high jump should be the feature…

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The Narandera Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

The Narandera Show was opened on Tuesday, in fine weather, before a lair attendance. In the draught horse section, Messrs…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Independent · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

The annual Methodist Flower Show and Fair was opened at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon by the Mayor, Ald. E. T. Matthews. There was a…

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