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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Billiards Exhibition Match Lindrum and McCONACHY

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 4

Unless previously acquainted with them, one easily might mistake Walter Lindrum, of Australia, for Clark McConachy, the New Zealand…

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Polo Harden Carnival Postponed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 6

The Harden polo carnival, which was to have begun to-day and in which the Wagga, Harden, Goulburn, Young, Narandera, and other clubs would have…

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Ganmain Show Committee Meets Officials Elected

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Ganmain Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held at Ganmain on Saturday. The president, Mr. E. M. Hamblin,…

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Melbourne Show Cars of the Past

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 8

The fine array of automobiles at the recent Melbourne motor exhibition, served to bring home to anyone conversant with the early days of motoring…

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Hinkler's 'Plane Exhibition in Brisbane London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The Agent-General for Queensland, Mr. J. Huxham, has communicated to Mr. Bert Hinkler the Queensland Government's grateful acceptance of his…

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Movie Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

The Movie Carnival dance will be held at the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday night next, May 30, and the Gaiety Theatre management promise…

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Leeton Show Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Leeton Show Society will be held in Kurrajong Hall, on Thursday night next, at 8 p.m. The committee meets at…

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Hospital Fancy Fur and Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

In view of general conditions, the Carnival and Fancy Fair in Aid of the Wagga Hospital the Wagga Ambulance and the Coolamon Community…

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Coolamon Show. Enthusiastic Committee Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

At the conclusion of the meeting of the committee of the Coolamon A and P Association on Tuesday afternoon last the President Mr. W. A. Iverach…

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Art Exhibition in Australia House Permanent Feature London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

Nearly half the exhibition ball in Australia House is occupied to display paintings by Australians living in Europe. The most prominent works are…

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Ganmain Show. Continuance Unquestioned. Annual Meeting of Members

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Ganmain A and P Association was held on Saturday afternoon last in Cooney’s Hall. The attendance was large, and…

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Leeton District Football Association Leeton v Stanbridge at the Show Ground

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

On Sunday next the above two teams will be opposed at the Leeton show ground and as Stanbridge have already proved their ability…

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Imperial Fruit Show in October Next Canned and Dried Fruits, and Oranges

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 4

It is announced that the Imperial Fruit Show will be hold at Birmingham at the end of October. This, of course, will be too late for…

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Gaiety Movie Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 1

The day is drawing close for the big Movie Carnival dance at the Gaiety Theatre, and the management are working night and day preparing…

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Carnival Tents a Matter of Charges Council Takes. Action

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 1

A case of interest to Shire Councils generally and to travelling showmen in particular, was heard in the Leeton Court of…

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Fair at Humula

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 6

A Japanese fair will be held at Rumula on Friday afternoon, beginning at 2.330 o'clock. A concert and dance will be held at night, and the…

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Narandera Sheep Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 4

The annual sheep show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association will be held at the Narandera show ground on Tuesday and…

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Do Features Show Character Sculptor Says No

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 2

Can the character of a person be known by simply looking at his features.' Mr. Paul Montford, the Australian…

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Ganmain Show Meeting of Committee Officers Elected

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 6

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Ganmain Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Saturday. Those present were…

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