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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

701 stories in Riverina's papers · page 24 of 36

M.t.c. Show Races

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 4

The sport loving public of Wagga and surrounding towns will be catered for by the Murrumbidgee Turf Club at the Wagga racecourse tomorrow and…

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Successful Jersey Exhibitor at Wagga Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 2

Mr. R. W. .Dillon. the well-known Cootamundra dairyman and breeder of the famous Jersey dairy stock, was very successful with his cattle at the…

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In Other Eyes What Prominent Citizens and Visitors Thought of the Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 2

In this column appears an interview with Mr. Hammond on his impressions of the show and, in collection with this it was interesting to hear…

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Royal Show Society Sir Samuel Hordern's Advice Retain Dr. Finlay's Services Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 1

Addressing the Royal Agricultural Society, to-day the president, Sir Samuel Hordern, expressed the hope that the Government would retain for…

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Coolamon Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

The success of the Coolamon Show will be [?] by the attendance and the financial return. The valve of the [?] how[?] comp[?]…

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Hospital Carnival. Miss Riverina (Sporting Girl) Competition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 6

The Committee of the Narandera Hospital Carnival has decided to inaugurate a Miss Riverina (Sporting Girl) Competition in connection with…

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Cootamundra Prizewinners at Wagga Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

Among the successful exhibitors at the Wagga show, in the poultry section, were Jack McDonnell and Mr. P. T.v Allen, of Cootamundra Mr…

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The Show's Future Some Statements and Suggestions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

At each show there are those who grumble, and who state that it is no different or no better than previous shows. They criticise, but they make…

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Educating and Interesting Stupendous Electrical Exhibition in Leeton School of Arts

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 5

Judging by the poor attendance on the opening day, Wednesday last, it is evident that the residents of the area have not yet realised what a…

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Wagga Show Races Weights and Selections for To-day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 3

The Show meeting of the Wagga Murrumbidgee Turf Club will be opened to-day with an excellent programme of six events. The first race the Hurdle…

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1926 Wagga Show a Record Attendance Nearly 30,000 Total Takings £46 Greater Glorious Weather for Three Days Improvements in Prospect for Future Shows

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

The 1926 Wagga Show constituted a record. The attendance for the three days was 29,300, over 1000 more than last year. The total takings exceeded the previous record established in 1925, by £46…

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Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 4

Albury Show will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week. It will be opened on Wednesday by the Governor, Sir Dudley de…

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Lookhart Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 4

The dates of the Lcokhart Show are September 21 and 22. For hunting contests, £40 has been allotted, and for the trotting £30. Entries for the jams…

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M.T.C Show Meeting Excellent Sport in Delightful Weather Another Great Carnival Meeting Tantaroo Wins Hurdle Race Red and Blue Annexes Show Handicap

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 8

Despite the croakings of pessimists that Wagga's great carnival week would be spoilt by wet weather, the conditions have been almost perfect…

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Weight Judging at Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 3

Mr. E. H. Graham's fat bullock, which had been leut to the hospital for a weight judging competition (dead weight) turned the scale at…

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Local and General Show Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 2

The president wishes members to know that the only invitation that is being issued for the members re the smoko, is the advertisement that…

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Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 2

The Cootamundra show commences to-day, and will continue until to-morrow. For this show record en[?]ies have been received, the…

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Ablury Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 2

The Albury Show will commence to-day, and will continue until September 2. According to the record number of entries received, the show…

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Australia Fair (For the "Irrigator")

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 3

With striking type and headline, the news is passed around That "Miss Australia's" been insured for twenty thousand pound,…

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Electrical Exhibition Closes Down To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 2

The display of electrical house hold appliances at the Leeton School at Arts has been well attended during both day and evening sessions…

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