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Shows & fairs, 1927

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Church of England Fair and Carnival First Day's Success

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 3

The Church of England fair and carnival commenced in the Parish Hall yesterday afternoon and was fairly well attended. The hall was decorated…

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Christmas Fair

Ariah Park News · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 7

As previously announced in these Columns, a Sale of Work, under the auspices of the Baptist Ladies’ Guild and Sunday School, will be…

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Next Royal Easter Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 2

The prize schedule for the above has been issued. A very liberal classification has been provided for all sections; and the prize money,…

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Presbyterian Church Fair

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 8

The annual fair in aid of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Narendera, was held in the Criterion Hall on Wednesday last, and was moderately…

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Local and General Church of England Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 2

The above held at the Parish Hall and grounds, was concluded last night, when there was a larger attendance than on the previous night…

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Gold Chassis on Show Unique Erskine Exhibit at Paris Motor Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 6

For the first time in the Illustrious history of the Paris Motor Salon, a "cut-out" chassis, plated in 24 carat gold, and valued at £4000, has been…

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Cycling and Athletics Night Carnival Events General Notes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 3

The Wagga League Cycling Club seems to be dogged by bad luck in its promotion of night cycling and [?] carnivals. Immediatly on…

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"Patchwork Revue" Cootamundra Follies Give Bright Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 2

The Patchwork Review" began its two night season at the Town Hall, last night. Jock and Yvonne Mackay, both of whom have had…

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Christmas Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 2

The Wagga District Hospital should benefit considerably by the Christmas. Carnival that is to be held next week end to augment its funds. The…

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Wagga Show M.p. and A.a. Committee Meets Urana Road Corner Again

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Postoral and Agricultural Association committe was held last night and lasted less than an hour…

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Fair Play in Advertising Our Stand Commended

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 December 1927 · page 8

The Secretary of N.S.W. Country Press Association writes us: "Dear Mr. Pinkstone,— I have just seen your article, headed Advertising…

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The Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 December 1927 · page 2

The Guodagai Show is coming prize schedule has been revised, and the programme altered to lull the programme altered to sult the…

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Leeton Show. 1928 Town Band Engaged

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 December 1927 · page 3

A meeting of the Leeton Show Society was held In the Leeton School of Arts, on Thursday night last. The president (Mr. F. R. King) In the chair. Members…

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Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 December 1927 · page 2

Mrs. E. E> Collins presided at a meeting of the Wagga District Hospital Women's Au[?]lian held at the Town Hall last night. Other present…

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Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 5

A grand swimming carnival is to be held at the factory dam, opposite the Dormitories . on Monday (Boxing) night, December 26th. The…

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Hospital Carnival To-night's Big Attraction

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 6

A Christmas carnival, organised by the Women's Auxiliary of the Wagga District Hospital to obtain fund[?] for Christmas cheer at the Hospital, was…

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Swimming New Year's Day Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 December 1927 · page 1

The Wagga Swimming Club has completed arrangements for the opening of the racing season on New Year's Day when a carnival will be…

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Monday Night's Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 December 1927 · page 7

The swimming carnival hold at the factory dam on Monday night was well attended. Owing to the sudden change in the weather only…

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To-morrow's Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 December 1927 · page 7

At 7 o'clock to-morrow night prompt start will be made at the Swimming Carnival to be held at Fackender's Dam, in aid of the town…

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Motor Cycling Club Arrangements Foe Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 December 1927 · page 5

A general meeting of the Wagga Motor Cycle Club was held [?] Fox's Cycle Depot last night with a view to making final arrangements for…

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