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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Season's Wheat Fair Average Quality Fixed 63 Lbs. to the Bushel Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 3

The fair average quality of wheat for the season was fixed today at 63 pounds to the bushel. Weighing was carried out by Mr A. A. Ramsay, of the Department of…

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The Motor Show. Studebaker's Two Exhibits. New Field Entered

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

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

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The Movie Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 9

Patrons of picture theatres should note that during the next week commencing on Saturday night, 19th instant there will be screened at the…

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Show Attractions Exhibits by School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 1

The school exhibits it the forthcoming Leeton Show will be a big attraction, for Leeton is the only town in N.S.W., with the…

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Ambulance Carnival Organising Committee Formed a Big Undertaking

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 1

Following the official opening of the new ambulance station on January 30 by the Premier, Mr Bavin, the committee of the Wagga District…

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Correspondence. Is F.A.Q. a Fair SYSTEM?(To the Editor “Review.”)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 4

Sir,—As we are once more on the eve of the declaration of the Fair Average quality of our season’s wheat, I once more write to try and show…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 2

Arrangements are well in had for the sports and swimming carnival which is being organised to help the funds of the Wagga District Hospital…

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Show Trots

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 2

Owners of trotting horses and these interested in this sport are urged to give the Show Trots a little attention and secure entries for the…

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St. Patrick's Night Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 3

A record attendance of parishioners assembled in the St. Joseph's Church school room on Sunday morning for the purpose of making…

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Leeton Show Committee Finalise Most Things

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 2

On Thursday night last the Leeton Show Committee found they had many matters to finalise in connection with their forthcoming annual…

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Sideshows, Hunters, Bullock Riders and Dozens of Other Attractions for Leeton's Show Next Month

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 1

Never before were the Leeton Show Committee so enthusiastic about their annual exhibition as they are this year, for it promises to be…

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Ambulance Beach Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

Following the opening of the new ambulance station on January 30 by the Premier, Mr. Bavin, the committee of the Wagga District Ambulance,…

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Swimming Carnival for Hospital

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 6

More than 100 entries have been received for the various events at the swimming carnival which will be held at Wagga on Anniversary Day…

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For the Hospital Athletic and Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 3

The Wagga District Hospital needs money. Appeals to the charity and generosity of the public are, therefore, necessary, and it is gratifying…

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Support Your Show Membership Tickets

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 6

Tho fourteenth annual show of the Leeton Agricultural Society will be held three weeks hence, and it is the duty of every patriotic resident…

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Show Committee Meets Again Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

We would remind members of the Leeton Show Committee that next Thursday night's meeting is a most important one, being so close up to…

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Sydney Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 4

For the Royal Show at Easter the prize money amounts to £14,000. The show extends from March 27 to April 6, when people from all parts of…

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Hospital Athletic Carnival Marked by Rain Interesting Programme

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

Interruptions to the lighting system and rain spoiled the first night of the athletic carnival in aid of the Wagga District Hospital. The…

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Beach Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

The portion of the reserve between Dixieland and the Wagga bathing beach is being prepared for the big carnival which starts on Wednesday,…

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Athletic Carnival Continued Interesting Programme

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 6

The athletic carnival in aid of the Wagga District Hospital, which was opened on Friday night, was Continued on Saturday night at the…

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