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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Narandera Sheep Show Two Days Decided Upon

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the sub-committee appointed to draft the schedule for the Narandera Sheep Show was held on Saturday last…

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Hume Electorate Fair Play

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Now that the "din" and rage of the battle of the 17th Feb. has somewhat subsided and folk should be in a more normal…

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Correspondence Amalgamation of Show and Race Grounds (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 4

Sir,—Kindly grant me space in your paper for the purpose of setting out reasons for the proposed amalgamation, which was mentioned to…

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Radio Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 1

A striking evidence of the growth of radio and the increasing popularity of broadcasting is afforded by the preparations now being made in…

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Easter Monday Carnival Excellent Entries

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

The Secretary of the Narandera Athletic Association (Mr. A. T. Pattinson) informs us that the entries received for both the athletic and the…

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Edmondson's Autumn Fair Attractive Display

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 3

Edmondson's Ltd., have begun their autumn and winter fair with a complete re-decoration of the showroom and windows, displaying an attractive…

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Royal Show Dairy Cattle Sales

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 4

As no firm of auctioneers will hold auction sales of dairy cattle at the Sydney Royal Show next month, a committee representative of the breed…

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Lamb Dipping Experiments Severe Tests Show No Ill Effects

Ariah Park News · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 8

A good deal of objection is raised to the dipping of lambs as the law requires in regard to those offered at public saleyards…

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The Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

Don't forget the annual Show takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Bring the whole family and give them an enjoyable…

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Show Secretaryship

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. W. W. Brunton, who, for health reasons, resigned as secretary for the Cootamundra show, was five years in that position, and a movement was…

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Adelong Show Social

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 5

The first dance in the recently erected Adelong Show pavilion was the grand Show social that eventuated on Wednesday evening last. The…

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Buckjumping-rodeo Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

Allan M'Phee, of Narandera, has gained the reputation of being one of the greatest rough riders in the world. He recently returned from a trip to…

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The Easter Carnival Record Entries

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

The Secretary of the Narandera Athletic Association informs us that the entries received for the Easter Carnival constitute a record…

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Ministerial Visit. Lieut-col W. E. Bhuxner, D.b.o., Minister for Local Government Honors Association and Shire Council. Accorded a Civic Welcome. Officially Opens Show. Three Days Busy Activity

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

Tumut and district are proud of the Minister for Local Government, and well they may be, because he crowded into the time at his disposal…

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Carnival at Euberta

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 4

The annual carnival and sports will be held at Euberta on Wednesday. A long programme has been arranged, and an early start will be made. The…

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Swimming. High School Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 4

The Wagga High School will hold its annual swimming carnival on Wednesday afternoon, the first event starting at 2.30 o'clock. There will be races…

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Next Saturday Night's Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

The Leeton Convent Grounds will be the general rendezvous for the wanting' an enjoyable time on Saturday night next. The grounds are to…

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Narandera Carnival Excellent Entries

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 1

The secretary of the Narandera Athletic Association (Mr. A. T. Pattinson) informs us that the entries received at both the athletic and the…

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Show Council Annual Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 3

To-day, at Temora, the annual meeting of the Council of the South and West P.A.H. and I. Associations was held when the following report…

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Adelong P. & A. Society's Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

Entries indicate that the Adelong Pastoral and Agricultural Society's 1928 annual Show will provide an exhibition of the district resources…

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