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Shows & fairs, 1924

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Swimming Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 2

The opening carnival of the season was held on Wednesday afternoon last in the presence of a fair number of the public…

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School Exhibition a Magnificent Display Presentation of Prizes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 3

Great was the surprise expressed by all who made an inspection of the work exhibited by the pupils of the Griffith Rural School on Friday last,…

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Leeton Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 December 1924 · page 4

Leeton holds its annual show, on February 10 and 11 and £400 has been allotted in prize money. The number of ring events has been increased and…

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Show Committee Autumn Carnivals Clash North and South Exhibits

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 December 1924 · page 3

The president, Mr. J. J. M'Grath, was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association committee…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 4

The committee met on Friday last Mr. W. McClintock presiding over good attendance of members. Apologies were received from the…

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Amusements. Kiddie's Carnival at Dixieland

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 2

Last night Dixieland was the scone of much jolity and enjoyment by the kiddies. It was the kiddies' night and they made the best of it. In the middle…

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Dark Women Made Fair

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 December 1924 · page 1

A dry when dark women may be come fair at will and fair women dark is foreshadowed by revelations of new gland experiments made by Dr…

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Buckjumping Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 December 1924 · page 5

Last night Mr. Thorps M'Conville concluded his show at Wagga before a large audience. Each performance was well applauded and some thrilling and…

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Swimming Carnival. New Year's Day

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 December 1924 · page 4

The secretary of the Wagga Ama[?]teur Swimming Club, Mr. W. T. Archer, states that arrangements a[?] progressing favorably for the club's…

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Amusements. Black and White Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 December 1924 · page 4

Last sight the Wagga Brass Band held a "black and white" carnival, at their ever-popular open air dance palais, "Dixieland." There was a…

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