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Shows & fairs, 1919

461 stories in Riverina's papers · page 17 of 24

Henty Show. Concluding Day. Interesting Ring Events

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 4

The second and concluding day of the Hendry Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show was favored with fine weather, though at times it was cloudy, hot…

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Items of News. Selling a Show Privilege

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 2

The ladies of Junee who are organising the effort to raise funds for the Junee Hospital during show week were on Monday offered £2 locally for the…

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Presbyterian Flower Show and Fair. Should Women Propose? And If Not, Why Not?

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 3

Following upon the highly successful social function and dance, in connection with the coming Presbyterian Flower Show on October 9 and 10,…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1919 · page 4

The Juuee Show will be held on September, 30 and October 1. Every endeavor has been made by the secretary, Mr. T. C. Humphrys, to make the Show…

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The Passing Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1919 · page 6

A Hughes boom is over the land, William Morris Hughes, the Prime Minister of Australia, is the here of the dour. Thousands gather round…

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Latest Betting. Spring Carnival. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1919 · page 4

For the Spring carnival the order of favoritism stands:— A.J.C. Derby: Artilleryman, Richmond Main, Millieme, Pershore, Elfacre…

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Football. Royal Stars Win Premiership by 4 Points. Great Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1919 · page 4

The Royal Stars met Mangoplah on the Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon for the Premiership of the Wagga United Football Association. The…

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Agricultural Society. The Showground Trouble

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Yanco Agricultural Society was held at the Leeton School of Arts on Thursday evening last, to consider…

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Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 2

The Holbrook Show opens to-day and concludes to-morrow. Entries in all events are good and residents of Wagga should avail themselves of the special…

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Show Trotting Events

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the horse committee of the M.P. and A. Association will he held on Thursday next at 4.30, to consider the circumstances…

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Show at Junee

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 2

Good entries have been receive in all classes at the Junee Show, which opens to-day. To-morrow, the concluding day, a special train will leave Wagga at 10…

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Wattle Day Fair. In Aid of the Hospital

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 2

The appeal of the Narandera Hospital Committee for the whole hearted support of the residents of this district in making the Wattle Day…

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Latest Betting. Spring Carnival Events. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 4

For the Spring races the order of betting is: Epsom Handicap: Wolaroi, Quaestor. Sydney Damsel, Lady Blue, Dick…

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Melbourne Show. Record High Jump for Ground

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 1

The Melbourne, show was hold last week, and was a record so far as attendances were concerned. On Tuesday Mr C. N. Culley's…

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The Passing Show. By a Man of the World

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 4

A Hughes boom is over the land William Morris Hughes. Prime Minister of Australia, is the Hon of the hour. Thousands gather round him…

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Holbrook Show. Most Successful for Years

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1919 · page 2

The thirty-seventh annual show, under the auspices of the Holbrook Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, was opened yesterday…

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Minee's Thirty-first Show. Successful First Day. Fine Display in Dry Season

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1919 · page 4

Yesterday was the opening day of the Junee P.A. and I. Association's 31st annual show. The season is one of the worst known in the district since the…

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Soldiers' Reception. Grand Carnival to Be Held. Probable Date—november 12 or 26

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1919 · page 2

There was an improved attendance at the adjourned meeting in the Town Hall last evening of the committee who are endeavoring to work up an…

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Junee Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 1

The annual exhibition in connection with the Junee Pastoral, Agricultural, and Industrial Association opened on Tuesday morning, and being a…

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Show Trotting Events

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the horse committee of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. G. Blackman presiding…

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