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Shows & fairs, 1922

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Yanco Agricultural Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

The last meeting or the present committee of the Yanco Agricultural Society was held at Leeton on Monday evening, Mr. King, president,…

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Flower Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

THE annual Flower Show and Sale of Gifts, in connection with St. John's Church, opened on Wednesday, and contined on Thursday and…

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Horticultural Show. Successful Conclusion

The Daily Express · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

The first autumn show of the Wagga Horticultural Society was continued at the Masonic Hall last night. The numerous exhibits which were…

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Flower Show. Successful Second Day. The Wagga Gardens

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 3

Yesterday, the first autumn show of the Wagga Horticultural Society was continued. The attendances were good both in the afternoon and…

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Local Distinction at the Royal A,s Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 3

Mr. E. G. Merryfull, the calf doctor, corn doctor, etc, of Adelong, had his medical chest drawn up in the Milking Shorthorn pavilion, near…

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The Uses of the Adelong Show. the Prize Essay

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 1

By Marjorie Barnes. The uses of the Show are many and varied. Some of these are as follows :—First, we have the…

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Lighting Plant. What It Can't Supply Picture Show—"for Instance" Committee to Fully Investigate

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

We have been asked to make clear the position as regards the electric light, as it is thought that curtain information published by us has led to…

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The Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 4

Mr. W. J. Hiscock, the flower judge at the Horticultural Show, offers some valuable suggestions with regard to the decorated table section…

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M. P. & A. Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 4

Already preparations are being made for the annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which is still some months…

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[?] Rowing Carnival. [?] Exciting Races Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 1 May 1922 · page 2

[?] “Head of the River” [?] the Greater public Schools [?] of the most memorable in the [?] of the content by reason of the…

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Taxation Revenue. [?]Ter Race Carnival [?] SYDNEY

The Daily Express · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 1

[?] this afternoon [?] [?] [?]…

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TROTTING Globe Derby's 2.91-5 at Show Grounds

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 4

The "Trotting Record" remarks: On Easter Monday evening, Globe Derby, driven by W. J. Tomkinson, lowered to 2.91-5 sees, the record of…

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Yanco Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the above society was held tit Leeton on Monday evening, Mr. F. K. King president, being In the chair. The…

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Flower Show and Exhibition Uniquely-appanged Effort Bun by the Men

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 4

Last night the Church of England flower show and exhibition was opened by the Mayor (Aid. Brady), In the presence of a large crowd…

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Mt Erin Soldiers’ Carnival

The Daily Express · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 2

For some time a movement has been afloat among the returned soldiers on the Mount Erin Estate to establish for their children’s benefit…

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Church of England Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 2

The Church of England Autumn Mower Show, which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings was weil patronised by the public. It was a fine…

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Craonne Wins! Wagga’s Racing Carnival Opened the Cup Won by an Outsider. Jumpers’ Fiat Race Provides Win for Ludo

The Daily Express · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 1

The event of the year in Southern district racing circles—the Wagga Cup—attracted yesterday what may be termed almost a record attendance…

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Carnival Days at Wagga Interesting Public Events Attract Great Crowds People Cheered by Good Rains Make Joyous Holiday. Installation of Electric Light Successfully Completed [?]Witchinqons Ceremony Celebrated by a Series of Civic Functions

The Daily Express · Monday 8 May 1922 · page 1

The main thoroughfare of Wagga-—the long stretch from the railway station to the Baylis-street Bridge and thence along…

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Kildare Solders Carnival

The Daily Express · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 2

The Kildare Soldier Carnivel opened on Saturday in aid [?] erecting playground [?] the [?] children was [?] last…

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Absence of Crime Wagga’s Carnival Days

The Daily Express · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 2

Annually in Wagga, May is a signal by custom for a general increase and concentration of traffic—particularly during the first…

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