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Shows & fairs, 1926

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Hospital Carnival. Miss Riverina (Sporting Girl) Competition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 4

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

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Show Arrangements at Post Office

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 2

As to-morrow is a public holiday for the show, the local post office will close at noon for all post and telegraph business. Sydney malls will…

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Cowra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 2

The entries for the Cowra show, on 7th September, and schedules may Me obtained from the local secretary, Mr. Brunton, or from the Cowra…

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Show Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 2

The attendance yesterday was not quite up to last year's opening day; but the show itself surpassed many predecessors…

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Show Smoko

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 2

MEMBERS of the Show Association, judges, and visitors assembled last night, in the Soldiers' Club, and enjoyed a smoke social…

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Animal Husbandry Sydney Show Society Conference Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 1

An animal husbandry conference will be held at Sydney from September 28 until October 1, under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural…

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Wagga Police Court Tuesday, August 31, 1926 (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.m.) Boarding House Theft Show Sharper Again Fined

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 3

The ease was continued in which Robert Roberts pleaded not guilty to a charge of having in his possession a watch chain reasonably suspected of…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 10

The Secretary of the Hillston P. and A. Association has received the following from the Railway Department:—…

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Our Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 4

The date of the above is now a little over a month away. Hence it behoves all who have anything to exhibit to "speed…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 2

Particulars of special cheap train service 10 the Junee Show on Friday September 3, with a list of fares from all intermediate stations between…

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Show Notes (Continued)

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 3

Glorious main day show weather, and a big crowd, £275 being taken at the main gate. It was a pleasing sight from the…

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Albury Crowded Official Opening of Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 2

Albury was crowded with visitors from all parts of the district, thousands coming to the town in motor-cars and special trains. There was a half…

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Agricultural Exhibition Rural School Pupils' Work Exhibit Pen to Public To-day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 5

The pupils of the Wagga Rural School, and the agricultural instructor, Mr. B. M' Kervy, H.D.A., deserve credit for the splendid exhibition of…

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Albury's Gala Day Visit of the State Governor Show a Magnificent Success Record Attendance and Takings Albury

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 2

Approximately 15,000 people attended the Albury Show to-day, in fine weather, and the gate and grandstand takings amounted to £771, which exceeded that of the second day of last year's show. His Excellency the…

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Show Dates

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 1

[?] [?] Sept 7, 8 and 9. Ganmain—Sept 11 and 15 West Wyalong—Sept 11 and 15…

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Show Notes (Continued)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 2

Another milestone is pastied—Cootamundra's 44th show. It was—as we predicted it would be—the "best ever"! The best in every way one…

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Young Show Train Arrangements

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 7

Whilst the committee of the Young, show recognise that the great, bulking towns, now enjoys transport by motor service, they realise that there…

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Hospital Carnival. Miss Riverina (Sporting Girl) Competition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 3

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

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Coolamon Show. Next Tuesday and

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 2

Given fine weather there is every prospect that the Coolamon Show next week will break all records. The entries have already done so. There…

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M.i.d. Exhibit at Wagga Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 6

The exhibit of the M. I. D. at the recent Wagga Show, comprising hams, bacon, sides of bacon, fitches, rolled bacon lard and small goods…

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