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Shows & fairs, 1926

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Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 2

Although record entries are to hand for all stock and out-door classes, the entries for the pavilion, including fruit, vegetables, produce,…

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Albury's "Henley" 5,000 Attend River Carnival

The Daily Express · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

At Norical Park, on the banks of the Murray at Albury, a regatta Was held on Tuesday, seventeen decorated boats being in the procession. It was…

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Easter Carnival Hospital Worts Meeting. Good Programme Arranged

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 6

The Mayor, Alderman, E. E. collins, preside over a meeting of the Hospital carnival committee last night. There was a good attendance…

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Technical Points of the Motor Show

The Daily Express · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 6

While it is not within our province in these notes to speak of the publicity and commercial values of the Motor Show which concluded on…

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Show Association Annual Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 3

The committee met on Saturday, afternoon. President: Messrs. W. Elliott (vice-president, in the chair), Jas. Gibb, C. Rankin, F. W…

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Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 2

The Show will bo officially opened on Tuesday, February 9th, at 2.30 p.m. by the Minister for Agriculture (Capt. Dunn) who has promised to…

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Show Entertainments. Four Splendid Functions Arranged

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 2

On Show nights, next Tuesday and Wednesday the Leeton District Band will be holding four functions. For the first night (Tuesday) in the…

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Tumut A. & P. Association Preparations for the 1926 SHOW

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 2

The prize schcdules for the Tumut A. and p. Association are now being issued by the Secretary (Mr. Tom Wilkinson). Intending…

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Looks Like Record Smasher. 1926 Leeton Show. Next Tuesday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 2

In a fast-growing district like Leeton it is only natural to expect an improvement in every way each year at the annual show exhibition, but…

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Council of Show Associations

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above in the south-west will be held at West Wyalong on Tuesday, 23rd February, Mr. D. A. Gag[?]e, president, will open…

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Charge Of Killing Car Amok in Carnival Man Alleged to Have Started It Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 1

Cecil Turner Smith (22), gas fitter, was brought before the Melbourne City Police Court this morning charged with having killed Mrs. J. Morris, a…

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Leeton Show Record Entries

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

This event, which is of the greatest interest to area residents, will be held at the society's grounds on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9th and…

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The Band's Annual Ball Show Night (Wednesday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

The bandsmen and committee of the Leeton District Band are work fug for all they are worth to ensure the best possible arrangements for…

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£13,000 Prize Money Royal Show Schedule Cups and Trophies

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 7

The Prize Schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued. The book is attractively got up, with the cover in three colours depicting…

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The Royal Show This Year’s Schedule £13,000 Prize Money

The Daily Express · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 3

The prize schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued. The look is attractively got up with the cover in three colors de[?]…

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Tennis Anderson Again Beaten Exhibition Matches Adelaide

The Daily Express · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 4

Exhibition matches were witnessed at the Albert Ground to-day in hot weather. Sch[?]gor and Peach played the…

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Exhibition Tennis Anderson Goes Down Patterson Wins in Straight Set Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 3

J. O. Anderson was convincingly defeated in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, by G. L. Patterson in the Exhibition Interstate match yesterday,…

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Royal Show Schedule £13,000 Prize Money Cups and Trophies

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 4

The Prize Schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued. The book is attractively got up, with the cover in three colors depicting…

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St. Mary's Church Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

For the fair held in St. Mary's Church and hall grounds, North Wagga, on Friday night, the excellent illumination was provided by a powerful…

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Exhibition Touring Train. Committee Formed at Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 3

On Tuesday evening at the Leeton School or Arts a representative meeting of residents, under the chairmanship of Mr. W. E. Fackender, met…

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