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Shows & fairs, 1920

518 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 26

The Show Trots

The Daily Express · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 2

At the M.P. and A.A. meeting last night a better was read from Mr. George Shaw, wrote claiming that the same mistake was made in the 11 mile…

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Ganmain Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 2

Few, if any, of the Show committees in Riverina are in the position of the Ganmain Society. Their recent show prize list totalled £300, the whole of…

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Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 2

The Holbrook Show, will be held to-day and to-morrow. A special train leaves Henty at 11.55 a.m., Culcairn 12.20, and arrives at Holbrook…

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Tobacco Increases Prohibited. Fair Profits Commission Intervenes. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 1

Acting on the recommendation of the Pair Profits Commission, the Victorian Cabinet to-night ordered a proclamation prohibiting any increase…

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Melbourne Show Opens in Fine Weather. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 1

T[?] Annual Show opened at F[?]emington to-day, in fine weather There was a heavy [?] of country visitors and the standard of the show…

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Soldiers’ Memorial Arrangements for White City Carnival

The Daily Express · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic gathering of ladles and gentlemen including members of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee, the Returned Sallo[?]…

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Soldiers' Memorial. "White City Carnival" Finalising Arrangements

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 2

Another large meeting of citizens was held in the Council Chambers last evening in connection with the soldiers' memorial. Mr. H. Oates…

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Damage at Holbrook Show Holbrook

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 2

A heavy downfall of rain occurred here this afternoon. The creeks were running a banker. It interfered considerably with the Show. A strong…

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Holbrook Show Fine Second Day

The Daily Express · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

The Holbrook Show was concluded to-day in ideal Spring weather. There was a big attendance and the special trains from Henty and…

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The Gap Fair

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

The Church of England bazaar at The Gap on Wednesday afternoon and evening proved highly successful, the financial result being in the vicinity…

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District Exhibit. Next Sydney Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the district exhibit at next Sydney Show was held at the Leeton. School of Arts on Tuesday evening. The M.I.A. Race…

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Myer's Bendigo. Will Show New Seasons Goods at Gundagai

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

THE announcement contained in to-days' paper that Myer's, Bendigo, will make a display of New Seasons Goods in Gundagai, should…

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White City Carnival

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 2
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On Monday evening next a grand While City Carnival will be opened in the Southern Cross Grounds under the auspices of the Soldiers’…

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The Gap Fair. a Great Success

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 1

Wednesday was a gala day for the Gap folk. After many months of preparation and thorough organisation, the ladies in the district put…

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The Cap Church of England Fair. a Great Success

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 5

Wednesday last was a [?] day for Gap folk. After many months of` preparation and though organ[?] the ladies of this district put…

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Melbourne Show Traffic Records Broken. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 1

All previous records in presents traffic between Spenicer Street Station and the Show Ground were beaten yesterday £3.000 tickets being…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 September 1920 · page 2

The annual show of the Junee V. and A. Society will be held to-morrow and Wednesday, and as a heavy entry list has been secured its success is…

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Amusements White City Carnival

The Daily Express · Monday 27 September 1920 · page 2

Tho White City Carnival in aid of the Soldiers’ Memorial funds commences in Southern Cross Grounds this evening. There will be a wealth…

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Fair Rents Court Scope of the Act. Position of Landlords and Tenants

The Daily Express · Monday 27 September 1920 · page 2

The Fair Rents Act which came into force in the Wagga district on August 16 last, has been operative in the Metropolitan area, Parramatta…

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