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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

342 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 18

Wagga Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

Many of the Riverina roads will lead to Wagga next week, when the annual show will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 25th,…

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Wagga Show Opens Next Week

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 47

One of the greatest carnival weeks that Wagga has known is anticipated next week, when the Wagga show, will be held. Wagga will be the macca…

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How to Prepare a Show Bird

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 25

De-louse well ahead of showing, and again a few days before despatch to the show, so as to make sure there are no lice. Most birds require washing…

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Albury Show Entries Close To-morrow

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 4

Albury and district residents are reminded that entries for the Albury Show, on September 8, 9 and 10, close to-morrow (Saturday), August 22, with…

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Deniliquin Show

The Independent · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 2

The Deniliquin P. and A. Society's show to be held on Wednesday, September 16, should be most successful as the season generally is good, and…

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Albury Show Races

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 2

In this issue will be found details of the two-days' race meeting to be held in Albury on 11th and 12th September. Nominations for all events…

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Exhibition Golf. Saracen and Partner Beaten. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 3

In an exhibition match at the Sydney Royal Links to-day Dr. Betlington and Fred Popplewell defeated On Sarazen and Mrs Helen Hicks…

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Wodonga Have a Decisive Victory Corowa Gives Worst Exhibition for Season Maroons' Pace and Position Play Were Good

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 4

In decidedly unpleasant weather conditions Wodonga won the first semi-final of the Ovens and Murray Football League when they defeated Corowa in a decisive manner on the Wangaratta Oval, before a crowd who paid over £90 at the gates…

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Better Return Sales of Wool in Australia Show an Increase

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 3

Despite a decrease of 223,509 bales in turnover, sales of wool in the Commonwealth for the 1935-36 season, at £49,618,731, increased…

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Albury Show Carnival Attracts Good Entries

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 8

Although the total entries for the Albury Show on September 8, 9, and 10, have not been compiled, the secretary (Mr. A. G. Young) said…

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Uncle Attended Wagga Show Borambola

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—I have been following the debate, and am glad it has been a success. The Wagga show was held this week. The grass is…

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P. & A. Society Preparing for Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 1

AT a meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Society held yesterday afternoon at the Royal Hotel, there were present. Mr. A. S. Doncon…

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Albury Racing Club Show Meeting—sept. 11 & 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 34

The committee of the above club has framed a programme of events for the annual show meeting, to be held on Friday and Saturday, 11th…

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Turf Notes Custos at a Disadvantage with N.Z. Jockey Who Didn't Know Track. But Might Show to Full Advantage Only When he Races Over a Bit of Distance. the Weight for Age Cracks in Action Next

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 4

Saturday's Cape Solander Handicap at Rosebery couldn't be regarded as a fair test of the Derby candidate from N.Z. Custos, ridden by A. E. Ellis who…

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P. and A. Society Preparing for Show

The Independent · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal Hotel. Present: Mr. A. S. Doncon…

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Echuga. Agricultural Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

The schedules for the forthcoming show of the Echuca and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society are now ready and may be obtained on…

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The Hay Show. Meeting of Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

The committee of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association met on Saturday. There were present.: Messrs. Roy…

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Tallangatta Agricultural Society Committee Meeting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 41

The monthly meeting of above was held on Fridy. Present—Messrs. Buchanan (president), Stevenson, Kirk, Carver, Cardwell, Hoysted…

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Albury Show Next Week's Big Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 5

With entries 300 in excess of any previous year and the draught horse, cattle and industrial sectors particularly well represented,…

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Wagga Show Sales

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 45

Younghusband Ltd. report having held their show sales at Wagga show grounds on Friday last, 28th August. A consignment of 60 splendid quality…

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