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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

770 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 39

Local and General. Show Social

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 2

The Town Hall last night was again crowded, for the social following upon the big ball, when £25 was taken. Miss Fitzgerald and brother played,…

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Local and General Culcairn Show

The Daily Express · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 2

The annual show of the [?] [?] and Agricultural society will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next weak [?] [?] [?]…

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Wonders of Wembley. Why Alls Should See It. Exhibition That Excels

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 6

I do not think the British public and perhaps still less the people of the Overseas Dominions full realise the marvellous achievement which the…

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On an Island Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 4

During the flood three local young men (by request no names) had an experience not sought for again. They were camped in one of Dr. Mason's…

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Culcairn Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 2

For the Culcairn Show next Tuesday and Wednesday an attractive programme of ring events have been compiled and has been well entered for…

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Show Accidents

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 2

Three falls in the Jumping events occurred at Coolamon show grounds on Wednesday. Michael Harris, of Junee Reefs, while taking his brother's…

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Adelong Show Meeting

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 3

A meeting of the Adelong Show Committee was held at Linahan's Hotel on Tuesday evening, Mr. Arragon (President) presiding. Mr. F. Davis was…

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Coolamon Show. successful EXHI[?]TION

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 2

Al[?] the Coolamon saw of Tuesday and Wed[?] has bad many [?]polating aspects, was [?]erthless. one of the greatest sec…

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Items of News. Show Week Traffic

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 2

Last night the Wagga Municipal Council adopted the following resolution:— "That a letter be sent to the Inspector of police thanking him for his support…

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Items of News. Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 4

Two aeroplanes were at Cootamundra for the show, and many passengers enjoyed going up. The stunts over the grounds helped to enliven the…

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Railways Show Profit. Despite Freight Ri[?]ductions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 6

It is learned that in their report to Parliament, which will be made next week, the Railway Commissioners will announce that as the result of their…

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CORRESPONDENCE. (We do not necessarily [?] the views of our Correspondents) the Wagga Wagga Show. (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 3

Sir,—I have been for the last 25 years a very regular visitor to Wagga for the show, and am loathe to make complaints, but Almost each year…

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Employees' Hospital Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening last, Messrs. J. D. French (chairman),…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 2

To-morrow entries for all but the trotting sections of the Junee Show close with the secretary, Mr. T. C. Humphrys. The show will be held on…

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Insurance Against a Wet Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 2

Committeemen controlling country have always to face the possibility of rain. Take Cootamundra, for instance. Here it is more likely…

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Local and General Young Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 2

It remains only for good weather' to make Young show the finest ever seen in that centre, which is noted for its good show…

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Our Canned Fruit Industry. Lever Bros. Mammoth Monopoly Growers' Interests Confided to a Combine. Dissatisfaction Among the Retailers in Great Britain. Australia's Last Pack Sold to a Favored Group. Have Area Orchardists Got a Fair Deal? Ilkley-in-wharfedale, Yorkshire, July 24th 1924

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 1

According to reliable reports gleaned in England from those in the retail grocery trade the Federal Government, Australia House or its advisers have wholly committed the interests of fruit growers on the Murrumbidgee irrigation ureas, at Shepparton and elsewhere in the…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1924 · page 2

General entries for the Junee Show close at the office of the secretary, Mr. S. C. Humphreys to-day. Everything gives promise of a very…

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After the Show Hammond Hall Display Some Suggestions

The Daily Express · Wednesday 10 September 1924 · page 2

No boner is the Show over than the M. P. and A. Association is hard at work again. The committee will meet at 8 p.m. on Friday September…

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Methodist Fair

Ariah Park News · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 5

The Ariah Park Methodist Guild's Annual Spring Fair was opened in the Public Hall on September 3rd, at 3 p.m., and,…

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