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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Items of News Tumbarumba Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 2

The Tumbarumba and Upper Murray Pastoral and Agricultural Society hold its annual show early in the year. For this year the dates arranged are…

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Ambulance Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 2

The Wagga District Ambulance continued its fair, which it opened on New Year Eve, on the bathing beach receive last night. The…

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London Opinion Contrast in Street Posters "A Woeful Show" London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 3

There is a great contrast in this morning's street posters. One reads: "England's bail crumbles." white another displays in bold lettering:…

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Swimming Carnival Albury Wins Riverina Championship and Teams' Race. D. Weir Wins South Western Championship

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

The annual swimming carnival organised by the Narandera Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club was held at the lake on Tuesday last, in…

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Leeton Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 4

For the Leeton Show which will be held this year of February 12 and 13, the entries close will the secretary, on February 2. Prize money totalling…

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Earlier News a Fair Day Fight Now Almost Over London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 4

The following bulletin was issued at 8 p.m:— "The King had a fair day and there Is no change in his…

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Swimming Carnival on Anniversary Day

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 4

The Wagga District Hospital should benefit considerably as the result of a swimming carnival that Mr. J. A. Tagett the organiser, is arranging for Anniversary day…

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King's Illness a Fair Night No Change in Condition LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

The following bulletin was issued at 11.30 o'clock this morning:—"The King had a fair night. Then is no change to report in his…

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Wagga Poultry Club Small Birds Show in March

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga Poultry and Small Birds club was held in the M.P. and A.A. rooms last night. There was a fair attendance of members…

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Premier Coming Will Open Ambulance Station Carnival Arrangements

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wagga District Ambulance Committee was held at Mr. H. E. Gissing's premises, Fitzmaurice street, last night. The…

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Country Carnival Entries Fall Off Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

The number of entries received for the country bowling carnival show a considerable falling off from last year. There are 291 entries, compared…

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Hospital River Carnival. REALISES £87

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

The River Carnival held on the reserve opposite Mundowey on New Year’s Day, in aid of the Coolamon Community Hospital Scheme, was a…

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Show Attractions Varied Programme

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

The date of the Leeton Show draws nearer and the officers now arc very busy putting the final touches to their initial while…

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"Agitate!" a Fair Deal for the Country The Only Way to Get It

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

When the Hon. Jr. C. Ryan, M.L.C., was in Forbes recently, he was approached by a number of residents who desired to be…

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Gilihore Leads the Way with Wool Competitions Woolgrowers Enter Their Fleeces. Merino Ewe Show Suggested for Next Year's Feature

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

With commendable enterprise, the woolgrowers of Gilmore district recently staged their first wool competious which attracted…

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

The Wagga Ambulance carnival which will be held on the beach for serve from January 30 to February 6 bids fair to outrival any similar car…

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A Fair Night Still Cause for Anxiety London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 4

At 10.16 o'clock this morning it was announced that the King had passed a fair night, showing little change…

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"Big Four's" Report Little Comment in England "Fair Criticism" London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 5

Financial circles generally approve of the tone of the report of the British Economic Mission upon economic and industrial conditions in…

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Wagga Show Committee

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

Attentions is directed to the advertisement with reference to the election of committeemen of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural…

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The Motor Show Studebaker's Two Exhibits

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

At this year"s motor show in Sydney Studebaker is exhibiting at two stands. Can on show include the New…

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