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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Swimming Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

The hand carnival on Monday, and the dance at night, were b[?]liantly successful, gross takings amounting to £73, approximately…

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Tumut Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

THE prize schedules for the Tumut A. and P. Association's 45th annual Show are being issued from the office of the Secretary (Mr T. E. Wilkinson) to intending…

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Swimming Carnival. a Financial Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

Despite the fact that noist unprpitious weather prevailed for the holding of the above on Monday last, the success of the carnival was most…

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Exhibition Park Tragedy. "Good-bye, Mother" Girl's Wound Not Dangerous. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

In connection with last night's shooting case in the Exhibition Park, the following note was found to-day on Baker: "Good-bye, mother. I am…

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Aquatic and Athletic Carnival. Tumut's Initial Effort a Pronounced Success. Tumut Concordia Band Benefit

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The strong wind and clouds of dust blowing on Anniversary Day did not deter the people of Tumut and the district for miles around from…

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Negligent Electors. Cited to Show Cause. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 4

The Department of Justice has instructed the police magistrates to issue notices to over 2,000 electrons of Blackall, demanding a valid reason…

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Yanco Agricultural Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 3

the Yanco show on February 24 and 25 at Leeton Recreation Ground is at hand. In another column particulars will be found of additional classes in…

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Grand Aquatic Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The grand aquatic carnival in aid of the Wagga District Hospital, will be held on the Sandy Beach at the rear of the Wagga bowling green this…

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Aquatic Carnival. Successful Entertainment. Good Financial Result

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

The aquatic carnival held on the sandy beach at the rear of the Wagga bowling green yesterday afternoon and last evening was a great success. The…

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The Extremists. A.W.U. Conference. Arthur Rae to Show Cause. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Race is to appear before the A.W.U. conference in answer to a request that he should explain why he joined the breakaway party…

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Aquatic Carnival Result

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ray Hall, hon. secretary of the Aquatic Carnival in aid of the Wagga District Hospital, stated yesterday that he had so far received £72 as a…

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The Coming Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

THE various subcommittees met on Monday night to discuss and boost the coming Show. Mr. Worner was in the chair…

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The Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 3

Exhibitors are reminded that, general entries close, on Tuesday, 17th at Entries for milking tea. will be received up to the 14th inst…

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To Show Cause. Application to Federal Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 2

Application is to be made to Mr Justice Higgins for a rule [?] calling upon the Institute of Engineer to show cause why its registration under…

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Yanco Agricultural Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

A general meeting of the committee of the yanco Show Society was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. A. C. Fletcher presiding. Mr. J. T. Clarke was…

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Show Entries

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

Leeton show entries are due on Tuesday next, 17th instant. Don't leave the business till the last minute. Griffith show entries close…

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Show Societies Union

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of the Yanco Show Committee on Tuesday evening, a communication was read from the secretary of the Young society…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

During the past few weeks there has been considerable activity by the various sub-committees of the M.P. and A. Association, arranging matter…

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Items of News. MIRROOt'S First Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The first Show under the auspices of the Mirrool Irrigation Area Agricultural Society is announced to be held at Griffith on Thursday next. Large…

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Mirrool Mia Agricultural Society's Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

Arrangements are completed for the first annual show ot the above society's, and everything points to a successful day. Mr. Brown and…

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