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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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The District. Carrathool. Oddfellows Boxing Day Carnival. Successful Picnic, Sports and Dance

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 2

The picnic sports, held under the auspices of the Carrathool Oddfellows Douge, at the Beach, on Boxing Day, was a most successful function. The…

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Aquatic Carnival Football Club's Second Annual Effort

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

Anniversary, Day this year, January [?]. will mark the Corowa Football Club's second annual aquatic carnival on the River Murray, at the…

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The Shopping Carnival Concluding Night's Gay Functions Showed Corowa at It's Best

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

THE SHOPPING CARNIVAL, commenced on the evening of the 19th ult. and was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday evening last (New Year's Eve), when there was a very large concourse of spectators in Sanger street to see all that was to be seen and…

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Entries for Pedestrian and cycling events close on Saturday, January 20, No entry for any event will be handicapped unless accompanied by full…

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Hospital Swimming Carnival. Meeting to Make Arrangements

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

A meeting convened by advertisement and notices to arrange for the holding of a swimming carnival in aid of the Hay Hospital, was held last…

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Hay Hospital Swimming Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Hospital Swimming Carnival Committee was held at Messrs. Hidgcock's office on Tuesday evening, there being present:…

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Moree Show Off

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 31

A special meeting of the committee of the Moree P. and A. Society decided not to hold, the annual show this year, as it would probably result in a…

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Fair Complexions How to Look After Them

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 23

A blonde's complexion is as important to her beauty as the golden glory of her hair. Her skin should be very fine and smooth in texture, neither too…

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Junior Farmers' Competitive Exhibit at Royal Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

The following is a copy of a letter sent to the s[?]es of the various Junior Farmers' Clubs in the southern district by Mr. J. Webb…

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Aquatic Carnival to Aid Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

Arrangements are now well in hand for the second annual Aquatic Carnival in aid of the Corowa Football Club, to be held at the Recreation…

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The Hospital Swimming Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the Hospital Swimming Carnival Committee was held on Tuesday night in the presence of Messrs C P. Game (presiding),…

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Letter-box Honor Letter (Prize of 2/6 awarded.) "Fair wiew," Howlong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 20

DEAR Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner." I am 11 years, of age and in fifth grade at school. The farmers are busy…

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Scaffolding Seats Collapse At Surfing Carnival. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

About 25 people were injured this afternoon when scaffolding, used aS seats at the Freshwater Surf Club carnival, collapsed. Panic reigned for…

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Swimming Carnival S, Moore and F. Davies Win Championships

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

The Deniliquin Swimming and Life Saving Club held a swimming carnival yesterday afternoon. There was a fair attendance despite the fact that the…

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Football Club Carnival Held in Fine Weather Interesting Cycle Events

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 3

Weather conditions yesterday turned out to be ideal for the Corowa Football Club's second annual. Aquatic Carnival, which was held…

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. Jas. Kearney announces in our business columns that he will run his motor 'bus to the Wangnratta Carnival tomorrow (Saturday), and…

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Carnival to Be Broad Cast. Next Saturday's Big Fixture

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 1

As showing the big Interest taken in the local cycling carnival to be held on Saturday next, Mr. N. Bufford, the hon. secretary,…

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Sydney Sheep Show. to Go on As Usual

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 1

Despite information, from the Royal Agricultural Society forecasting a heavy financial lose at the annual sheep show for 1931, the Council of…

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Wool Sales Values Show No Change

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 3

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co., writes:— On 27th January we offered 7284 bales effecting a good clearance and…

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One-day Show P.a. and H. Society's Decision Saturday, Sept. 5, Chosen for 1931 Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

After a very lengthy discussion amongst members of the Council of the Corowa P.A. and H. Society at the monthly meeting on…

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