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Shows & fairs, 1923

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Lessons for Next Year's Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 2

From the speeches at our show "smoko" there was one point in particular which should not be lost sight of when the committee is drawing up…

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Tennis. Australians in Exhibition Matches. New York

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 4

At Stamford, Connecticut, in an exhibition match before 2000 spectators, On George King, the metropolitan clay court champion, defeated…

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Narandera Show Races. a Successful Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 1

The Show Meeting of the Narandera Race Club is a popular fixture with district and visiting racegoers, and now that the club has been…

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An Ambulance Carnival. What the Balance Sheet Showed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 1

A carnival was held at Tweed Heads, from December 1, 1922, to January 20, 1923, in aid of the funds of St. John's Ambulance Brigade, Tweed Heads [?]…

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Local and General. Weight Guessing at our Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 2

The following are the results of the weight-guessing at the show: Fat sheep, Mrs R. Nichols, Brawlin, 101lbs.; fat bullock. Mr. J. W. Kirley,…

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Discovery of Galena a Valuable Show Brisbane

The Daily Express · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 1

The Mining Warden and the Government Geologist, who returned to Cloncurry from an inspection of the galena show on the West Leichhardt…

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Methodist Fair

Ariah Park News · Thursday 20 September 1923 · page 5

The Annual Fair, organised by the ladies of the Methodist Guild, eventuated on Saturday, and was an unqualified success, large crowds…

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Temora Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 20 September 1923 · page 4

Our town and district was very well represented at the above fixture this week. Exactly 100 left here by the special train…

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What's On! Ariah Park Show, Wednesday, October 10

Ariah Park News · Thursday 20 September 1923 · page 1

Canberra Pictures every Thursday at The Park. School of Arts Committee meets second Thursday in every month…

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Breeding for Exhibition

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 5

The secret of success in breeding poultry for exhibition is to secure good blood for the foundation, From stock of only moderate quality it is…

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Ccolamon Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 2

The following is a conceived by Mr J II se[?] Lindon of [?] Farm Produce at the r…

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Winchendon Vale Sports Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 2

On Wednesday, October 10, a sports carnival is 10 be held at Wiuchendon Vale. A varied programme of foot and horse races has been arranged, as…

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"Help the Show."

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 2

The following in contributed by "Dingo" in the "Young Witness," and is worthy of reprint:—What are your doing,my pretty maid?…

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Barellan Show. Big Attendance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 2

The annual show of the Barellan and District P.A. & I. Society was held on the showground on Friday last, 14th September, and though entries were…

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Ganmain Show a Great Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 2

It has been said so often as to become a [?]…

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Melbourne Show Judging Day Marred by Bad Weather Melbourne

The Daily Express · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 1

Judging day of the 51st. Royal Show turned this morning in boisterous weather. The exhibition was surprisingly…

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Riverina Hurricane Terrific Wind-storm Sweeps Miles of Riverina .Territory Telegraphs and Telephone Services Completely Severed Except to Toe South Worst Dislocation Known in History of the Sydney Melbourne Line. Scanty Reports From Odd Sources Show Widespread Destruction and Fatality at Albury

The Daily Express · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 1

Heralded by lowering clouds and bleak winds, through which spasmodic attempts to rain occurred, a wind storm of hurricane force passed over…

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Show Grounds

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1923 · page 4

At the meeting of the M.P. and A. A. committee last night the caretaker of the showgrounds, Mr. George Morton, reported a great deal of damage at…

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Subsidised Show Exhibits

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1923 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the M. P. and A. Association hold last night the president, Mr. J. J. M'Grath. sounded the doom of the horse exhibits…

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1924 Show Dates Fixed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1923 · page 4

The fixing of the date of the Wagga Show of 1924 was considered at a meeting of the committee of the M. p. and A. Association last night. Mr. A…

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