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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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The Wagga Show Gratifying Results Achieved Looking Forwards to the Next

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 10

At the monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association held in the association's rooms last night, the president, Mr. W…

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In Bonnie Scotland MR. W. R. Lyon's Trip Abroad a Country Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 4

Mr. W. R. Lyons, of "Sackville," Forest Hill, contributes another interesting article on his trip aboard, this time wholly with places visited in…

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Ganmain Show Notes on Stock Exhibits Draught Horse and Sheep Classes Strong

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 2

Despite the smaller attendance at the Ganmain Show this year, the class of exhibits shown represented a big improvement on former years. The…

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Annual Flower Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 September 1926 · page 4

The next big function locally is the Anglicans' annual flower show and industrial exhibition, on Wednesday of next week, 29th. There will be the…

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The Picture Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 September 1926 · page 4

The two main pictures on the programme at the Stockinbingal Picture Theatre next Saturday night are advertised on this page; and further…

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German Industry Vaterland's World Exhibition Tour London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 September 1926 · page 1

The four-masted schooner Vaterland sails to-morrow on a world tour to exhibit the products of German handicrafts industry. The vessel Will visit…

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Hospital Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening last, there being present…

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Wyalong Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 8

On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, the above show eventuated in glorious weather, and, as a consequence, was a…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday last for the purpose of arranging final details in connection with the…

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Cowra Show Railway Arrangements

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 2

In onnection with the Cowra show to be held on Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2, return tickets, at the rate of single fare and a quarter, will…

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What's on ! Enter Now for the Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 1

Only three weeks to Ariah Park Show. Star Pictures every Saturday night…

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B Grade Cricketers and "A Fair Spin" President of Association Replies to Criticisms

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 6

Criticisms levelled against the Wagga Cricket Association in connection with B grade cricket last season, which was published in the form of a letter signal…

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Junee Presbyterian Fair

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 2

The Junee Presbyterian Thistle Fair. opened by the Rev. G. Edwards on Tuesday afternoon in the Lyceum Hall, Junee, in the unavoidable…

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The Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 4

The Royal Show of Melbourne is with us once again; The city gates are open To greet the country men…

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Excitement at Temora Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 2

Excitement was caused at Temora show on Tuesday, when a racing motor cycle, used in the "Globe of Death" side-show, caught alight. The…

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Coolamon Show. Committee Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 3

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Items of News Show Visitors Robbed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 2

W. H. West and Robert Anderson, show visitors to Melbourne from Albury, left their motor car on Wednesday afternoon near Little Collins street. On returning…

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Lady Rider Injured At Murrumburrah Show MURRUMBURRAH

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 3

While riding Lady Radium in the Ladies' Hunt at the Murrumburrah show Miss Emily Roach, a well known equestrienne, was thrown…

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Leeton Show. Date Fixed for February 8 and 9, 1927

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 3

Preliminary preparations have now been completed for the next Leeton Show and from now on everything connected with making the…

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Empire Problems Organisation of Production Distribution of Population Dr. Page at Melbourne Show MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1926 · page 6

Speaking at the official opening of the Melbourne Show to-day, the Acting Prime Minister, Dr. Earle Page, said the exhibits were evidence of the…

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