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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

556 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 28

Trotting at Junee Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 4

Handicap Trot, about 1 1/4 miles: G. S. Beveridge's Dollar Rose, 40 yards behind 1, C. J. McCarthy's Beauty Royal ser. 2…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

The Methodists have been making great preparations for their annual fair which takes place in the School of Arts next Wednesday and…

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Athletic Notes. Yanco Sports Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 1

Since the Willimbong Shire Combined Sports Association has been regularly holding its meetings a very fine feeling in accordance with the…

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Young Show: Record Prizes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

The Young snow is offering no less than £1229/15/ in prize money, had this is supplemented by several valuable trophies, including the Scot…

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Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 2

The Coolamon Show takes place today and to-morrow, and from the secretary's office, it is announced that there are record entries in every…

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SPORTING Turf News and Notes M.T.C. Show Meeting Record Profits

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club was held in the club officers in [?] last night. The balance sheet in connection with the show…

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Our Show

Ariah Park News · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 6

A committee - meeting of the Arish Park P.A.H and I Assn will be held at the School of Arts on Saturday night at 7.30…

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School of Arts Carnival

Ariah Park News · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 4

The Carnival, In aid of the. Ariah Park School of Arts, on Wednesday of last week was poorly patronised, but those who…

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West Wyalong Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 3

Mr. Stan Harris, who won at Wage and other Riverina shows with his light horses and turnouts, was very successful at the first day of the West Wyalong show yesterday…

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Coolamon Show Excellent Horses and Sheep Coolamon

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 1

Despite the boisterous weather which made conditions extremely unpleasant, about 2000 persons were present on the show ground at Coolamon today, when the show was…

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Show in Gale Tents Blown Down YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 1

The 58th annual show was opened yesterday, in boistorous weather. A howling gale has been raging since midnight, and all but two of the…

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Spring Fair Concluded Last Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 2

As reported on the back page of this issue the Methodist Spring Fair was opened in the Leeton School of Arts on Wednesday. On Thursday…

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Coolamon Show. Marred by Weather

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 2

During the 19 years of the Coolamon, A and P Association’s exultance there has never been staged a better exhibition of the district’s…

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Spring Fair Officially Opened by Shire President Methodists' Annual Function

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 8

An enthusiastic body of ladies and gentlemen or the Leeton Methodist Church, transformed the Leeton School of Arts main hall into a hive…

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Sad Tragedy Tumut Thrust Into Gloom Sudden Death of One of Tumut's Fair Young Ladies

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 2

A pall was cast over the community Yesterday morning when the news spread that Miss Vera Weeden, second youngest daughter of Mr. atid…

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Eucharistic Congress Men's Demonstration Wonderful Scene in Show Ground 60,000 Lighted Tapers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 4

There was an inspiring spectacle to-night when the Catholic men's demonstration was held at the showground. It is estimated that there were nearly…

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Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 4

The Albury Show will be held on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday next week. Extensive preparations have been made by the Albury P. A, and H. committee and it…

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Coolamon Show Competition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 4

At the Coolamon Show a weight judging competition was held and the correct weight of the fat bullock was [?] The nearest estimate was 1187½ by Mr. A. We[?]…

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Lockhart Show. Carnival Time Approaching

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 4

Tuesday and Wednesday, 25th and 26th September, are the dates fixed for the Lockhart 1928 Show. If only we had a decent fall of…

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Show Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 2

At Saturday afternoon's show meeting, W. W. Brunton's application for fruit stall for sole rights for five years was granted…

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