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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

720 stories in Riverina's papers · page 28 of 36

Ganmain Show Successful Opening Record Entries First Day's Awards

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 September 1927 · page 1

The 19th annual show of the Ganmain A and P Association opened the Ganmain Showground yesterday weather that was delightful from the…

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Ungarie Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 9

At the recent Ungaire Show, Mr Alex Rees gained the following awards’ with his fine team of draught horses:—…

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Methodist Fair Sale of Gifts

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Masonic Hall last night when the annual Methodist Fair was opened by the Mayor, Alderman E. E. Collins, who…

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Hospital Carnival. The Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

The prizes for displays in the procession will be:— Best decorated motor car Most comical turn-out…

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Methodist Fair Presentation to Mr. G. C. Butterfield

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

The Wagga Methodist, fair was continued at the Masonic Hall yesterday. There was again a large attendance, and the prettily decorated stalls and…

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Ge[?] Show Best Pavilion Display Succen in Adversity

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

The c[?]tal period [?] the district to [?] [?] effect on the [?] [?] Show, which was held on Tuesday [?]…

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Show Committee Up In Arms Against Removal of Mr Watkins Department of Agriculture's Unknown Blow Against Drought Stricken Farmers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of the Leeton Show, Society last night, it was decided to make very strong representations to the Under-Secretary of Agriculture to retain the services of Mr. W. R. Watkins as instructor, for a further period at least, as his knowledge is very…

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Next Wagga Show Fourth Week in August M.P. and A.A. Discuss Council's Claim "Contemptible" and "Paltry" Dairy Farm Competition Proposal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1927 · page 6

At the meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association last night it was decided that the Show dates for next year should be…

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Narandera Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 2

Entries for the Narandera show will close on 1st October next. Although the season is anything but a favorable one, the number of…

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Hospital Carnival. General Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 2

A general meeting of members of the friendly societies and the ladies interested in the Hospital Carnival to be held on Monday, 7th November…

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Hospital Carnival. The Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 1

The prizes for displays iu the profession will be:— Best decorated motor car Most comical turn-out…

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Items of News Lockhart Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 2

The annual show of the Lockhart Agricultural and Pastoral Society will open to-day. The entries are considerably in excess of those of last year…

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National Carnival Victoria Wins Women's Tournament Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 3

The national golf carnival concluded to-day when the interstate women's matches were decided. New South Wales defeated Tasmania by four matches to three, and…

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Men From Hawkesbury College Show Society Promise Good Social

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 September 1927 · page 3

The Leeton Show Society have arrangements well in hand for entertaining the 33 men—senior students from Hawkesbury College—who…

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Our Show Getting Ready for It

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 September 1927 · page 3

The A.P.H. and I committee n[?]et to finalise arrangements for the annual show, which will be held on 23th and 26th October…

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Lockhart Show Good Entries Yesterday's Awards Attractive Ring Programme To day LOCKHART

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 September 1927 · page 1

The Lockhart Agricultural and Pastoral Society's annual exhibition was opened to-day in beautiful weather and will be officially opened by Mr…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Monday evening last, there being present Messrs. J. R. Teagae (vice…

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Preparations for the Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 5

At the committee meeting of the Ariah Park P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday night, there were present Messrs D…

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Melbourne Show Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 1

Indications are that previous records for attendance will be broken…

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Wyalong Show Smoke Social

Ariah Park News · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 9

This year the above “smoko” brought in promises to the tune of £1400. Amongst the donors were—…

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