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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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The Hay Show. Annual Meeting of the Hay P. and A. Association

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Hay P. and A. Association took place on Saturday. There were present: Messrs. Roy…

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Women's Ways Exhibition of Women's Progress

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 3

At a recent exhibition held in London of women's work, it would seem that there is scarcely an avenue closed to women. So great is the…

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Wine Awards Sydney Royal Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 18

The judging in the wine classes at the Royal Show was concluded last week. Awards were as follow:—Vintage 1935 (300 gallons).—…

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Sydney Show Riverina Farmers Win Awards

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 8

Improved conditions in the primary industries, coupled with record entries, promise to make this year's Royal Agricultural Society's Show break all…

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Sydney Show Clydesdale Awards Locals Again Prominent

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 5

In the list of Clydesdale awards at the Sydney Royal Show the name of Mr. A. Dickins, of "Farleton," Corowa, is again prominent. The…

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The Sydney Show. Government Assistance. SYDNEY, Wednesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 2

The announcement that the Govment is prepared to meet a generous part of the cost of the new hall, at the Showground, to be used in…

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The Sydney Show. The District Exhibits. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 5

Heavy rain made conditions very unpleasant at the Royal Agricultural Society's show at Sydney, yesterday. The Governor General was present…

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Autumn Flower Show Yerong Creek Churches Beautiful Display of Blooms

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

The fourth annual, autumn flower show inaugurated by the combined Church of England and Methodist Churches was held in the Yerong…

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The Narandera Carnival. Most Successful Sports Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 April 1936 · page 2

At the Narandera Athletic Gathering on Monday the Narandera Gift was won by W. T. Parry, of West Wyalong, off 14½yds. Parry is only…

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The Sydney Show. Eight Day's Takings. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 April 1936 · page 2

The attendance at the Royal Show yesterday was 79,781, making a total for eight days of 643,212 and gate receipts £39,904…

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Albury Bowlers' Carnival Open Rink Competition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 7

Although total entries were less than last season, the annual bowling carnival of the Albury Bowling Club was a very successful fixture. Eight…

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Sydney Show—Full of Attractions Culcairn

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 23

DEAR POPPY,—During Easter, Sydney was tho mecca of many country folk, who travelled down by excursion to the "big smoke" for the…

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Tomorrow’s Football Deniliquin to Play Barham Locals Show Good Form at Training

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

TO-MORROW will see the opening of the football season in Deniliquin when the locals will be opposed to a strong team from Barham. The…

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Frock Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 2

Elva frocks will open show rooms in the Royal Buildings on Monday, 20th April. The show will comprise tailored suits, sports suits, coats, [?]y…

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Our Royal Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 4

Australians, at the recent Royal Agricultural Show, again proved their ability to match—if not surpass—the livestock produced by any other…

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Winner at Royal Show

The Independent · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 3

Mr. Thomas Sleeman, of "Hermies," Jerilderle, was remarkably successful in the wheat classes at the Royal Show in Sydney. He secured first award for…

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The Hay Show. This Years' Schedule. Some Interesting Alterations

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

The committee of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association met on Saturday, at Messrs. Wilkinson and Lavender's rooms…

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Albury C.w.a. Successful Flower Show and Fair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 29

The flower show and fair, arranged by Albury branch of the C.W.A. to augment the funds of the Baby Health. Centre was opened by Mrs. A. Mair at…

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P., A. and H. Society Council Re-elects Officers Rain Insurance Scheme Considered

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 5

The first meeting of the council of the Corowa Pastoral. Agriculture and Horticultural Society after the annual meeting was held at the…

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Wangaratta Horticultural Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 18

The prize winners were:—Six decorative dahlias, J. P. Larkings; 3 do., A. Garth 1 and champ; 6 and 3 stiffstemmed cactus dahlias, A. B. Rundle…

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