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Shows & fairs, 1926

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Adelong Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 7

Over 950 entries is good indeed for the Adelong Show, to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next. It was thought the drought would have…

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Royal Sydney Show. Record Entries

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 6

Record entries in nearly every section for tie 1926 Royal Easier Show have been received. They have come from all States in the Commonwealth…

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Special Edition OF The Daily Advertiser Australian-Made Preference Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 2

THE demand for copies of to-morrow's issue, Saturday, March 20. is already very heavy, and those who desire to…

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IM [?] Bowls. the Recent Carnival W. A. Sprin[?] A[?]surpise F[?]ntle

The Daily Express · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 2

[?] the [?]return to Western Ar[?] the Western Australian howl[?]s complained that they had received shabby [?]reatment…

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Batlow 1926 Show a Very Creditable Display Drought Effects in Evidence But Committee and Enthusiasts Are Not Dismayed. West Batlow's Magnificent Trophy Hon. R. T. Ball Performs Opening Ceremony

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 1

The Annual Show, held under the auspices of the Batlow Agricultural Society on Tuesday and Wednesday, presented a very creditable…

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Hospital Easter Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 13

There was a fair attendance of members at the committee meeting of the Wagga Hospital Carnival Committee meeting held at the Town Hall…

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Wagga Show New Hall Scheme Show Schedule Revised

The Daily Express · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the meeting of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and agricultural Association at the…

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The White Train Arrival This Morning “Australian-made Exhibition

The Daily Express · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 1

This morning the Australian-made Preference League‘s “Great white Train” will arrive in Wagga and for three days will be open for…

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London Wool Sales Superior Offerings Show Advance. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 13

At the London wool sales 10,544 bales were offered. The competition remained good and the bulk was sold at firm prices. Compared with…

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Narandera Easter Carnival

The Daily Express · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 2

The Narandera Carnival on Easter Monday promises to the the most successful [?]et held. The nominations include the Australian Champion Tim…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 3

The committee of the A.P.H and [?] Association met on Friday afternoon. Present, Messrs W. Elliott (president), C. Fuller, W. E. Williams,…

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Wagga Show Schedule Changes New Pavilion Proposal

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 1

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association held at the offices in…

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Autumn Show Shavings Planed From Our Note Book

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 3

"I just popped into Gundagai on my road to Sydney for the Royal Show, with Dexter and Sans-ballot, my pair of jumpers, to see them…

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Great White Train's Visit Travelling Exhibition Reaches Wagga Australia's Secondary Industries Inspection By Over Two Thousand People

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 2

The Great White Train exhibition, with its mission of support to Australian made, arrived in Wagga on Saturday morning, and in the two sessions, afternoon and night, was visited by over two thousand Wagga…

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Griffith Agricultural Society Committee Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at the above societies committee mooting hold on Thursday night last. Those present were Messrs. Jarvis…

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Gundagai Pastoral & Agricultural Society Annual Exhibition. Attractive Pavilion Exhibits; Weaker Ring Events. Fat Stock, Cattle and Sheep Make a Good Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

With everything against it—the absence of rain for many months, extensive flood damage to be repaired, and a "brand new" set of officers stearing the ship— the "Back to Autumn" Show was held on Wednesday and Thursday and while a few old faces such as W.J. Weir, the Judds and one or two others made…

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Narandera Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 3

The Narandera carnival promises to be the most successful vet held. The nominations include the Australian champion Tim Banner. In the whippet…

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A Few Show Notes

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

The bunting although good did not attract as much competitions as former years, due we think to clashing with other shows, Mr. Palmer…

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Public Opinion. the Show. (To the Editor.)

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

SIR,—Allow the space in your columns to draw the attention of the Show committee to the manner in which the school needlework…

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Support Australian-made Visit of Great White Train Thousands at Exhibition Yesterday Prize Winners in Wagga Window Displays

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

"I believe Australia can become self-reliant and prosperous through the development of primary and secondary industries; to assist that end, I pledge myself to give preference at all times to 'Australian-made' goods and…

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