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Shows & fairs, 1928

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

Show Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 December 1928 · page 6

Yesterday the committee of the A.P.H. and I Association met. Present, Messrs. J. Armstrong (president), W. C. Elliott, J. Croker, N. Miller, G…

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Alonso the Great at Fun Carnival Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 December 1928 · page 7

The Eastern Novelty Company and Fun Carnival will provide a great night's entertainment full of fun and mystery, at the Gaiety Theatre on…

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To-night's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 December 1928 · page 2

The Dixieland management has made complete arrangements for its children's Christmas carnival to-night and it is anticipated that the…

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Millet Board Poll. Lists of Growers on Exhibition

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 December 1928 · page 2

In connection with the poll to be taken on January 21, on the question of constituting a Broom Millet Marketing Board, the Minister of…

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Christmas Carnival at Dixieland

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 6

The children had a real good time at Dixieland last night when the management made its usual Christmas distribution of gifts. The popular open…

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Leeton Show Judges Appointed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 2

The finalising of the details for. the for the forthcoming Leeton Show is keeping the committee busy, but breviated, for the wheel of the…

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King's Illness a Fair Night Slight Improvement Continues LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 2

The following bulletin was issued at 10.45 o'clock this morning:— "The King had a fair night, with some natural sleep towards…

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Hospital Sports Carnival Opens Tomorrow

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 6

Tomorrow night and on Boxing Night an attractive athletic carnival will be held, the proceeds of which will go the funds of the Wagga…

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Coo-ee City Carnival Receipts £21,903; EXPENDITURE £22,611 an Amazing Balance Sheet Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 4

From February 4 to April 13 this year the people of Sydney spent £21,903 at the Coo-ee City carnival, held at the sports ground, believing…

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Swimming Club Beach Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 7

The General meeting of the Yanco Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club, was held at the Yanco School of Arts on Wednesday night…

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Millet Board Poll. Lists of Growers on Exhibition

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 3

In connection with the poll to be taken on January 21, on the question of constituting a Broom Millet Marketing Board, the Minister of…

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Hospital Carnival Boxing Night Programme

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 10

Arrangements are well in hand for the hospital benefit carnival, which is to be given at the Wagga Cricket Ground on Boxing night The fare…

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Amusements Speedway at Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 10

A thrilling programme has been arranged by Wagga Speedway promoters for Boxing Day at the Showground. This is the age of speed and a series…

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Hospital Night Carnival Successful Fixture Interesting Boxing Contests

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 1

The night carnival at the Wagga Cricket Ground, organised by Mr. J. A. Tagett, on behalf of the Wagga District Hospital, was in every way a…

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At the Beach Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 December 1928 · page 2

There was one of the largest crowds on record at the beach on Boxing Day, and the occasion warrented it. The hospital committee…

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Ambulance Fair

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 December 1928 · page 2

The Wagga District Ambulance will hold a far near the Wagga Cathing beach to-night There will be stalls and a number of noval attractions…

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For Hospital Another Night Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 December 1928 · page 2

Following the success of the recent night carnivals in old of the Wagga District Hospital, Mr. J. A. Tagell announces that he is organising two more carnivals, to be held on…

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