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Shows & fairs, 1928

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Polo Carnival Opens To-day (Tuesday)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

The preparations for the Narandera Polo Club's annual carnival, which will be opened to-day (Tuesday) and continue on Wednesday and…

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Roster System "Absolutely Fair" Says Mr. Tudhope. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 1

The secretary of the Marino Cooks Union, Mr. J. Tudehope, said yesterday that the roster system which the shipowners had now made the…

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Roster System "Absolutely Fair." Says Mr. Tudehope Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 2

The secretary of the Marine Cooks' Union, Mr. J. Tudehope, said to-day that the roster system, which the shipowners had now made the principal…

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Wagga Show Ball Second Annual Function Splendid Social Success

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 2

Since its inception last year a considerable amount of interest has been aroused in the annual show ball conducted by the Murrumbidgee Pastoral…

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Polo Carnival a Successful Fixture

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

For a number of years the Narandera Polo Club has had the distinction of holding a carnival second in importance only to the Dudley Cup…

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Polo Carnival Challenge Cup Goes to Gundagai

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 1

After the showery weather which was experienced on Wednesday afternoon the weather on Thursday was fine, but dull; and a cool, but not…

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Wamoon Parents and Citizens Association a Working Committee Appointed to Stage School Display at Next Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 1

Messrs E. K. Allen (President) and S. P. Dart (Secretary) of the Leeton Parents and Citizens Association formed another branch of…

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Batlow Agricultural Society

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 6

The last meeting of the Batlow Agricultural Society, before the close of the year, was held on Monday night, 21st May, seven members being…

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Hensen's Carnival for Rugby League

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 2

Mr. Alf. Henson has generously offered to conduct a carnival opposite the P.O. for the local Rugby Football Club. The carnival will be…

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Rollicking Rollers Fun at Hospital Skating Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 2

Had the participants been in fancy costume, the Hospital Skating Benefit, held at the Leeton School of Arts, on Wednesday night, would…

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Be Fair to Your Nerves They Always Need Help

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

It is when you are jumpy and depressed that you remember your nerves. When you forget them, when you have "no nerves," then, then they are…

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Polo Arrangements for Wagga Carnival Success Anticipated

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 6

The secretary of the Wagga Polo Club, Mr. F.D. Fisher, stated yesterday that arrangement for the polo carnival to be held on the Wagga racecourse from June…

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Empire Exhibition Bill Strongly Opposed Government Supporters Not Keen Spent? Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 3

The debate on the second reading of the Empire Exhibition Bill was resumed in the House of Representatives to-day. There was spirited opposition from…

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Special Exhibition Suggested

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 2

Should the Commonwealth Government abandon the proposed Empire Exhibition in Sydney, on the grounds of excessive costs, the…

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Leeton Show Society Poorly Attended Annual Meeting Despite Rain Show Gives Profit £71

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 2

If it wasn't that the Show Society received generous support at show time, the officers and committeemen of the Yanco Irrigation Area…

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The Exhibition Huge Fair Likely Opening of Harbour Bridge

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 4

In view of the fact that the Federal Government will probably abandon the proposal to hold an exhibition in Centennial Park, the State…

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Wagga Races Third Day of June Carnival Wights and Selections

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 3

After a lapse of a few days the four day racing carnival at Wagga will be continued to-day on the Murrumbidgee Turf Club course, when…

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Polo Wagga Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 7

The annual carnival of the Wagga Polo Club will be held on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. Teams from Harden, Victoria, Young, Narandera,…

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Cycling Ardlethan Carnival Carswell's Double

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 8

One of the most successful sports meeting yet conducted at Ardlethan was held last Monday. Despite unfavorable weather a very big crowd attended and showed…

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Polo. Harden Polo Carnival

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 2

The Harden Polo Carnival was concluded on Thursday before a tremendous crowd in bitterly cold weather. Harden and Goulburn met…

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