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Shows & fairs, 1926

701 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 36

Hospital's Easter Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

Everybody's help as needed to made Easter Monday's carnival at the Show ground, for the beuost of the Wagga District Hospital, a success…

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Adelong Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

The Adelong Show last week. notwithstanding the damp days, was a successful exhibition. Amongst the exhibitors were Gundagai…

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Royal Show Opened

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 3

The Royal Show opened at the Agricultural Ground. Sydney, yesterday morning in fine weather. If the fine weather should remain a record…

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The Sydney Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

Thin is Sydney's most interesting week of the year. He is so because the country has gone to town, and people from every part of the State…

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Show Weather Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 1

Mr. Mares, when questioned to-day as to the weather prospects for the Show, he replied that he expected good weather during th[?] currency of…

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First Day of the Royal Show Wagga District Exhibitors Successful Greatest Show in Society's History Hard to Equal Anywhere, Says Sir Samuel Hordern SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society's annual carnival opened at the Agricultural Ground to-day in fine weather, which, according to Mr. Mares, the State Meteorologist, is likely to continue at least for some…

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Sydney Show Wintry Weather and Threatening Rain Wagga District Exhibitors in the Prize Lists Judges Express Disappointment at Toe Standard Shown in Thoroughbred Horses Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 1

Somewhat wintry weather, with occasional showers, was experienced to-day for the Royal Show. Country -people are arriving In the…

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Wyalong Show Society

Ariah Park News · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 10

At the first meeting of the newly-elected committee, the following officers were elected-- President, Mr E. T. Clark…

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Hospital Easter Carnival Final Arrangements

The Daily Express · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 1

The final meeting prior to the carnival, brought to light, that all details towards a successful day are well in hand and given fine wea[?]er…

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Tumut Town Band. Picture Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 2

The Tumut Town Band is in need of funds, and the management is out to get them to keep the wolf from the door. Laird's Picture Hall should be…

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Royal Easter Show an Interesting Exhibit

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 5

How an artistic, durable oud fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Wagga's Carnival All Ready for Easter Record Entries Received

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 3

The final meeting of the Hospital Easter Carnival Committee, prior to the carnival, was held last night, at the Town Hall, and it brought to light that…

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The Fruit Exhibit at the Royal Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 7

For the second year in succession Tallong district has been awarded the premiership in apple craft at the Royal Show. The pyramid of fruit…

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Sydney Carnival Official Opening Day at Royal Show 50,000 People Attend in Dull Weather Prime Minister Makes Important Statements Official Luncheon Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 1

To-day was the first big public day at the Royal Show—“Opening Day”—and, despite cold and cloudy weather, there was an attendance…

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Motor Cycle Carnival at Young Harry Hulford Wins Three Races

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 2

Although it was a cold, wintry day, with an overcast sky, the Young. Motor Cycle carnival held yesterday was well attended. The little…

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Show Luncheon Speeches Migration and Transport Problems Praise for Live Stock and Wheat Views of Governor-General, Prime Minister, and Show President

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 2

At the Show luncheon, the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, stated that a commission would inquire into and report on migration problems. Sir Samuel Hordern paid a tribute to the live stock exhibits, and Lord…

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R.A. Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 2

Although the Darbalara Milking Shorthorn hard has been divided up we are pleased to notice the cattle are still amongst the winners at the…

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Large Crowds at Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 6

Large crowds again visited the Royal Show to-day. Bright sunshine prevailed throughout the greater part of the day…

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Royal Easter Show. An Interesting Exhibit

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 1

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling, containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen,…

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To-day's Carnival Hospital Sports. Splendid Programme

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 April 1926 · page 2

It is expected that practically the whole of the Wagga, and a big proportion of the district, population will be at the Wagga Shon Ground to-day…

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