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Shows & fairs, 1923

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Carnival for the Hospital

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 4

The management of Dixieland has placed the grounds, lighting, dancing floor, and all other appointments free of charge at the disposal of the…

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To-days Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 4

The swimming carnival to be held this afternoon at the rear of the gas-workers, promisee to be highly success [?] Mr. Logan and his troupe of…

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Reduced Freight. on Royal Show Competitors. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society recently asked the Railway Commissioners that freights on animals entered for the Royal…

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France in Germany Is Ruhr Occupation to Be Permanent Mr. Lloyd George Discusses French Bona Fides He Quotes Sign or Nitti to Show That Reparations Are Secondary Aims London February 28

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 1

“French troops occupying fresh territory”; “Further advaue[?] In Germany”; “French cut off British bridge-bond on tho Rhine”;…

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Swimming Carnival at Stockinbingal

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 8

Several hundreds attended the carnival out at "Stock." yesterday, in aid of the cricket club and the fund to start a hospital. Enthusiasm, was…

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The British Empire Exhibition. Australia's Chance

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 2

The State Government has appointed a commission to superintend the work of preparing exhibits from New South Wales to the British Empire…

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C.y.m.s. Carnival Excellent Diving Display

The Daily Express · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 3

Gloriously fine weather prevailed for the C.V.M. Swimming Club’s carnival on Saturday, in aid of the Wagga District Hospital, and the…

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Tumbarumba Show

The Daily Express · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

A special train for the convenience of visitors to Tumbarumba show with leave Wagga to-morrow morning at half past 6 o’clock, arriving at…

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Tumut 1923 Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 1

The droughty conditions have not damped the ardour of the Tumut and district exhibitors, as evidenced by the large entry list catalogued…

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The British Empire Exhibition. Australia's Chance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 4

The State Governor has appointed a commission to superintend the work of preparing exhibits from New South Wales to the British Empire…

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Swimming. C.y.m. Annual Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

There was only a meagre attendance at the Christian Young Men's annual swimming carnival, which took places on Saturday, but the function provided…

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Items of News. Tumbarumba Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 3

Officials at the Wagga railway station anticipate that a crowd of between 300 and 400 people will take advantage of the special train…

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The Royal Show. Some Night Attractions

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 4

The first night of the Royal Show, 28th March, will see a great display by several thousand children under the direction of the Public Schools…

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Gundagai Maize. Exhibit for R.a. Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

MR. WRINHOLTZ, of the Agricultural Department, who was recently on a visit to our district, has written Mr. Weeden to state that when in…

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Tumbarumba Show. a Successful Fixture

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 2

The thirty-th[?] annual show of the Tumbarunba and Upper Murray Pastoral and Agricultural Society was concluded yesterday in weather…

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What's Fair Rent? When Outhouses Are Not Too Clever." Trying to Be Funny"

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 2

'Let sleeping dogs lie!" is a motlo that people who live in rented homes would do well to adopt, after a decision given in…

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Griffith Agricultural Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 2

The weight of the fat bullock in the messing competition was 696lbs. and Mr. Wrightson was the nearest with guess of 698½lbs. Mr. J. A. Murphy…

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Tumut Show Fine Pavilion Exhibits

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 2

There was a meagre attendance on the first day of the Tumut Show on Wednesday, though the day was comparatively cool; but what was…

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Fair Rents Court. Monday, March. 5. Before Mr. Scott, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 2

Gus. Burke v. John McGuire, as a test case for reduction of rent. Mr. Oliver for the tenant. Mr. Weeks for the landlord…

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The Poultry Run. Treatment of Show Birds

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 2

One often finds show birds put on special diet, and though I should not condemn the practice absolutely, there is not the slightest need for…

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