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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 2

For the pedestrian and cycling events at the Carnival to be held in Wangaratta on Saturday and Monday, January 25 and 27. Nominations close…

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Annual Hospital Carnival a Record Success

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 3

The annual carnival in aid of the Jerilderie District Hospital duly eventuated on New Year's Day, and as anticipated proved a record…

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Fair Exchange Short Story

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 38

WHEN Tony Barnes, confidence man and general swindler, went to prison for eighteen months' hard labor, his wife Lillie was left to face…

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Swimming Carnival at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 44

Following the decision of the New South Wales Swimming Association to allow W. J. Jarvis and P. E. Mathieson, the champion N.Z. swimmers, to break…

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Sports Carnival St. Patrick's Athletic Club

The Independent · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 2

A meeting of the St. Patrick's Day Athletic Club was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday night when Mr. J. E. McFa[?] presided over a large…

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More and Better Wheat R.A.S. Review Crop Competitions Show the Way

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 4

What part have the annual crop competitions played in the advance in wheat culture and in production. In what way could this stimulus to better farming be used as an incentive to further and more general effort, to produce the maximum in grain yield, quality…

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Railway Revenue Decrease in December. Figures for Six Months Show Increase

The Independent · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 3

Revenue received by the Deniliquin railway station during December, which totalled £3,176, showed a decrease of £531…

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Hospital Carnival

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 4

Since Sheep Day conducted in aid of the New Year's Day Hospital Carnival, two sheep have been donated by Mr. W. M. McKenzie…

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Record Prices for Wangaratta Carnival Booths

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

Acting for Messrs. W.E. Flanagan and Co., Mr. M.J. Seymour offered for sale by auction at the Commercial Hotel, Wangaratta, on Friday…

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Wangaratta Carnival Malcolm Dunn to Attend Sprint Champion of South Australia

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 6

The popular South Australian, Malcolm Dunn, will represent his State in the Australian Sprint Championship at the Wangaratta Carnival on…

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The Racecourse—show Ground Merger. Proposal Again Before the P.P. Board. Request Agreed to Under Certain Conditions

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 2

Amongst the correspondence which, was brought before (he Hay Pastures Protection Board on Saturday was a letter from the secretary of the Hay…

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More and Better Wheat R.a.s. Review. Crop Competitions Show the Way

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

What part have the annual crop competitions played In the advance in wheat culture and in production ? In what way could this stimulus to…

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General News Items Wangaratta Sports Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

We have been advised by the secretary of the Wangaratta Sports Carnival that the meeting will definitely be held on Saturday night and…

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St. Patrick's Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 5

The promoters of the annual St. Patrick's carnival, in aid of the R.C. Church Building,Fund, have decided to hold the annual carnival earlier…

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Activities of Royal Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society wishes to stress the importance of the Championship Conservation of Fodder Competitions now…

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Riverina Silos Returns Show Substantial Increase

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

This week practically the whole of the silos in Riverina were, closed, owing to the completion of harvesting and wheat carting. The average…

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Pig Raising Preparing for the Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 25

Attention, to many details is necessary for die successful showing of pigs, and the breeder who is new to the game will be well advised to get the…

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Wangaratta Carnival Barker Wins Australian Title Roberts Narrowly Defeated

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 4

Large crowds attended the Wangaratta carnival on Monday and Monday night the gate takings being [?]215 and [?]634 respectively…

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Woman, 71, Rides at Show

The Independent · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

A competitor in riding events at the Granville (Sydney) Show recently was Mrs. Richard Newill, of Seven Hill, who celebrated her 71st…

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Echuca Swimming Carnival L. Ridge Riverina Champion

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

The annual carnival of the Echuca Swimming Club on Saturday attracted record entries for most of the events. In the principal race of the day—the…

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