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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Show-window Aids

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 3

Show-window lamps that can be adjusted to bring out to the best advantage goods of any particular colour, such as green silks one day, for…

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St. Luke’s Fair a Successful Function

The Daily Express · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 2

A successful fair was held at St. Luke’s Church yesterday afternoon, the proceeds of which are to be devoted towards the liquidation of the…

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Angel Divorce Suit. Yesterday's Evidence Cross Examination of Respondent. the Wagga Show Episode. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 2

When the Angel divorce suit was resumed to-day, Ada Annie Emraeline Angel, the respondent, was cross-examined by Mr. Loxton, K.C.,…

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Combined Schools Exhibition Aid for the Hospital

The Daily Express · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 2

The net proceeds derived from the recent combined primary schools exhibition, held in Wagga, amounted to £80. The committee have decided to…

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St. Luke's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1920 · page 4

The following names were omitted from the list of assistants at St. Luke's Fair on Wednesday eight last: Mrs. and Misses (2) Morgan, Mrs. Sloper, Mrs…

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St. Luke's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 November 1920 · page 2

The nett proceeds of St. Luke's fair which was held on Wednesday of last week amounted to £70…

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Adelong Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 23 November 1920 · page 2

At time of writing, glorious weather is promised for the Adelong A. and P. Association Show which opens to-day, and gives every indication of…

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Henty Show

The Daily Express · Wednesday 24 November 1920 · page 2

The dates of the next Henty Show have been fixed for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 27 and 28, 1921…

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Methodist Fair Successful Function

The Daily Express · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 2

The annual fair of the Methodist Church under the auspices of the ladies of the church aid was opened by the Rev. S. Bembrick at 3 o’clock…

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Methodist Fair. Ladies' Church Aid Effort

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 2

The Ladies' Church Aid held its annual fair in the Methodist School Hall yesterday afternoon and evening. The proceeds this year will be…

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Adelong Show a Social and Financial Success

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 2

Notwithstanding that the Adelong annual Show held under the auspices of the local P. and A. Association attracted very little competition from…

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Aquatic Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1920 · page 6

A well attended meeting of the Wagga Rowing Club was held last night under the chairmanship of Mr. R. H. Headley. The date of the…

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Fair Rents Court. To-day's Sitting at Wagga.sydney Magistrate's Advice

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1920 · page 3

The first Fair Rents Court in Wagga will be held in the Court House today, When Mr. George S. Shepherd, P.M., will hear appeals by…

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The Aquatic Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

A meeting is being held at the M.P. and A. Association's rooms to-night in connection with die forthcoming aquatic carnival in aid of the…

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Fair Rents Court. Eight Appeals Heard. Conflicting Evidence

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 3

Before Mr. George" S. Shepherd, P.M., at the Wagga Police Court yesterday. William John Price, Michael Crossey, Rose Jane Lintott, Lancelot Ignatius…

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Wheat Prizes at Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 1

The atteation of the wheat are were of the state is difected to the valuable price offered by the Royal Agricultural Society for competition at the…

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Myer's (Bendigo). Will Show in Tumut This Week

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

Contained in to-day's issue is an annonncement that will undoubtedly create a stir amongst-the residents of Tumut. It is to the effect that Myer's…

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Myer's Bendigo. Will Show in Gundagai Thursday Next

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

CONTAINED in to-day's issue is an announcement that will undoubtedly create a stir amongst the residents of Gundagai. It is to the effect…

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Prizes for Wheat. Melbourne, Royal Show Novel Sections

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

For the encouragement of wheat growers, the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria has added additional attractions to its schedule…

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Aquatic Carnival

The Daily Express · Wednesday 1 December 1920 · page 2

There was a good attendance of enthusiasts at the M.P. and A. Association’s rooms last night w[?] it was decided to hold the annual…

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