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Shows & fairs, 1926

701 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 36

Carnival Week. Narandera Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 2

Show week is always looked upon as the carnival week of the year. Vehy often the educational value of the show is overlooked in favor of the…

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Hospital Carnival. Abandoned. Effort to be held in November

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held on Friday evening last, there being present Messrs. W. Harden (chari), N. Laurantus,…

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Show Week Amusements. Geo Sorlie's Dramatic Players.—

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 2

"Motherhood" is the title of Geo. Sorlie's opening play, which is a story of a Gipsy girl who trusted and was betrayed. Motherhood created a…

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The Tobacco Industry Growers' Representatives. Sum Up the Situation. Not Getting a Fair Price. Co-operative Factory Inopportune

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 6

Messrs. Park (President of Northern Districts Tobacco Growers' Association), Claffey (Tamworth), Heydon (Manilla), Connors (Gunnedah)…

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Ardlethan Show Successful Local Exhibitors

Ariah Park News · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 10

Colt or gelding, S. R. Garvin. Yearling Colt, R. Rogers. Dry Mare 3 yrs, S, R. Garvin. Brood Mare any age, R…

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Our Show. Magnificent Array of Exhibits £350 Promised For Next Year

Ariah Park News · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 8

The 1926 Show will go down in history as one of the best shows ever held in the history of Ariah Park, records in many…

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Narandera Show Successful Exhibition. Rain on First Day

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

With the knowledge that a large number of entries had been received, and that the exhibits generally were of a high standard, the stewards and…

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Skating Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

At Wonderland to-night a plain and fancy drees skating carnival wil be held which promises to be most enjoyable. A big last of prizes is offered…

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"Ye Olde Tyme Carnival"

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

One of the most enjoyable and successful dances of the season was that held in the Town Hall last night in aid of the candidature of Mr. Chas…

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Leeton Show, 1927

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 5

Judging by the largo committee meeting held last night, the enthusiasm displayed and large amount of business put through, the Leeton…

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Narandera Show Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

Being very windy, the weather was unpleasant yesterday for the commencement of the Narandera Race Club's Show Meeting, but it…

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After the Show Results Since Worked Out

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

In connection with Cootamundra's recent show, Mr. H. C. Davidson, of "Flagstaff," won the trophy for this year, for merino sheep, with 35…

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Friday Night's Skating Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1926 · page 3

The skating carnival held in the Wonderland Theatre on Friday night attracted a record attendance. The hall was densely packed with…

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Show Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 1

The results of the weight guessing competition held at the show are as follow:— Sheep, live weight (conducted by…

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Special Train for Griffith Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 2

The Railway Department advises that, in connection with the Griffith Show to be held to-day and to-morrow (Wednesday), a special train…

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The Narandera Show Races. Another Successful Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 2

Narandera's gala week concluded with the Show Races, held on Thursday and Friday last, and the meeting, which also concludes the Narandera…

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Leeton Show Society. Committee Preparing for February Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 1

Mr. F.R. King (president) president over a most enthusiastic committee meeting of the Leeton Show Society on Thursday night last in the…

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Life's Fair and Forty

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1926 · page 8

Vicountess Rhonda, recently confessed that, when she was in her teens, she looked upon anyone who had reached the age of forty as one…

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Show Sidelights

Ariah Park News · Thursday 21 October 1926 · page 3

The gates returned £134 -- about £26 less than last year, but with the additional membership, the attendance was little…

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London Butter Show Australia Wins Colonial! Competitions. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 October 1926 · page 1

AT THE London dairy show tralia swept the board in t[?] colonial butter competition, talking all medals in both classes…

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