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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

641 stories in Riverina's papers · page 20 of 33

Big Show Attraction

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 4

The [?] superiors or Wagga's old favorite, Jimmy Sharman, will be pleased to learn that he is once again in town with his team of athletes, who will be…

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At the Show on the Joy Zone

The Daily Express · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 2

An exhibit the is likely to [?] much attention at the the Show this year is the “wonder Boy [?] blower,’ who is pr[?]sted by…

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The Civic Battle Keen Contest for Aldermanic Honors Ended Six Votes Only Between Second and Third Progress Association Candidates Defeated, But Make a Good Show

The Daily Express · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 1

The by-election to fill two extraordinary vacancies in the Wagga Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Aldermen Tivey and Gissing,…

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Employees' Hospital Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

The weekly meeting of those interested in the Employees Hospital Carnival was held at the Mechanics Institute on Friday evening last…

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The Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

All is hot in readiness for the opening today of the 59th annual show of the Murrumbigee Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Yesterday…

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Coolamon Show Meeting

The Daily Express · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 4

Etnries for the Coolamon Turf Club’s Show meeting close at 9 p.m. to-day, and local entries will be received by Mr. De Groot at the…

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Local and General Show Opening

The Daily Express · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

The annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association will commerce to-day and continue on Wednesday and Thursday…

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British Empire Exhibition New South Wales Representative. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

Strong representations have been made to the Premier that Mr. E. H. Farrsr. M.L.C., Minister for Immigration and Labor and Industry should go…

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Narrandera Show SEPTEMBER 11th and 12th

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

Thrilling Hunting, Jumping and Trotting Events. A galaxy of Sideshows to amuse Young and Old…

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Wagga Show the Joy Zone Abnormal Growth

The Daily Express · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

An eminent authority holds the view that abnormality of growth can be quite healthy, that is where the abnormality results in a perfectly…

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The Turf M.T.C. Show Races

The Daily Express · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 4

Everything points to the forthcoming show races being a record success. In fact some sportsmen consider. It will be a “Wagga National”…

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Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

Entries for Live Stock and General Classes close Ist September, at 9 p.m. No late entries…

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Amusements. Show Panto[?]

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

[?] on a [?] scale, the [?] [?] company [?] theatre near the…

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On the Joy Zone a Comprehensive Fair

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

In rear bf the grandstand there will always be founds a crowd of interested sightseers, for there are congregated the side shows which this year, are…

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Boxing at the Show

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

Fight fans who visited the Show yesterday spoke highly, of the battles staged by J.mmy Sherman and his troupe of hard fighting boxers. One…

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Local and General Show Social

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

To-night at the Austral Cafe the M.P. and A Association will entertain the officials and visitors to the Show, and supporters of the…

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M.t.c. Show Races

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

The large entry secured for the Show Meeting of the Murrumbidgee [?]to [?] held on the Wagga Racecourse on Friday and Saturday…

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The Wagga Show. Successful First Day—records in Numbers and Quality. North Side Wins District Exhibit. Exceptional Sheet and Cattle Entries

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 6

The fifty-ninth Show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was opened yesterday. Much water has passed under the…

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Wagga’s Fifty-ninth Annual Show Preliminary Inspection on Judging Day Evokes Keen Interest Number and Excellence of Exhibits Constitutes a Record Warm Spring Weather Gives Bright Hopes for Record Attendances

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 1

Judge: T. Hanson Esq Steward: L. A. Gethings; Timekeeper: D. Jones Starter: L. A. Gethings. Handicapper: B. Ward…

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Boxing. Jummy Sharman's Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 4

As forecasted this troup once more provided fight fans with a splendid day of light and fun and judging by the crowds that assembled and the…

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