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Shows & fairs, 1926

701 stories in Riverina's papers · page 29 of 36

Our Next Show New Committee Meets

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 27 September 1926 · page 2

At the first meeting of the newly constituted committee of Gundagai P. and A. Society on Saturday last, there was present:—President…

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Batlow Agricultural Society

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 1

At the 18th annual meeting, held on 14th September, there were 12 members present, Col. G. F. Wilkinson, President, occupying the chair. The…

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Hospital Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 1
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

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

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Griffith Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 2

Seasonal prospects for this year appear distinctly bright a fact which should be reflected in the forthcoming show on October 19 and 20…

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Melbourne Show Successes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 2

Mrs. M. A. Clothier, of Malebo. near Wagga, was one of the successful exhibitors at the Melbourne Royal Show. She sent four entries and was awarded…

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Hockey Carnival at Young

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 September 1926 · page 2

Although the weather was far from ideal for fraying hockey, the Cootamundra teams braved the elements and went to Young this afternoon to…

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Temora Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 2

The [?] eventuated last week in glorious weather, and was [?] by a record crowd the gate receipts totalling…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 6

The following quota of entries for each class will be a good indication as to whether the Show will be a success or not as far as exhibits are concerned…

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Stockinsingal Flower Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 2

The Stockinbingal flower show last night was worth seeing, and the function was a great success. A full report or theorize winner and the…

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Show Week. Extraordinary Attraction

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 3

Who has not enjoyed the Nigger Minstrel ring with its clever centre man and its cornermen—tambo and bones ?…

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Motor Demonstration at Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 3

The Motor Car exhibits and the various demonstrations arranged by the Central Motor Garage will be a prominent feature at the Show…

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HOCKEY Carnival at Young Cootamundra Gumnuts v. Young "A"

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 4

The hockey carnival and sports held at Young yesterday attracted a big crowd of hockey girls and enthusiasts. The Cootamundra Gumnuts went…

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[?] Show [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 4

Al the committee meeting last week Mr. Stack the [?] that [?] [?] yet [?] time to [?] a [?]…

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Show Ring Accident

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 4

At the Murrumburrah Show Mr. W. T. Weir's Dunrog created a new record for the Murrumburrah ground by jumping 7 feet. Mis Emilie Roach…

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Show Us the Way Tumut Men Talk "Pig."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 4 October 1926 · page 2

Arising out of the subjects discussed in the pig section at the Annual Husbandry Conference in Sydney, a series of resolutions recommending…

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Hospital Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 1

The meeting of those interested in the Hospital Carnival, which was convened for Friday evening last, lapsed, only five persons putting in…

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Presbyterian Concert. In Aid of Hospital Carnival Fund

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 4

Members of the Presbyterian Church organised a concert in aid of the Hospital Carnival Fund. The fixture was held in St. John's Hall…

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Sheep Dog Trials. At Temora Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 2

Thirty dogs were entered for the recent sheep dog trials at Temora Show, but the exhibition of working was not so convincing as had been…

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Narandera Show. Next Tuesday and

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 2

Entries for the Narandera Show closed on Saturday, and the Secretary (Mr. M. F. Murray) reports that the number received is satisfactory…

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