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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Electrical Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council it was decided to alter the dates of the electrical exhibition to be held next month. The…

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Melbourne Sheep Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 2

Graziers throughout Victoria, well as from New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania, were represented at the annual show of the…

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Sheep Show Melbourne Sensation Examination for Ticks Discrepancies in Inspectors' Reports

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 4

Astounding discrepancies between the reports of the manager of the Werribee Research Farm (Mr. H. C. Wilson) and the senior veterinary officer…

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Wagga Show

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the forthcoming Wagga Show, on August 20, 21, and 22, are reminded that entries for sheep, cattle, pigs, dogs, poultry,…

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Show Privileges

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 2

Privileges at the Wagga Show [?]round, which were offered at auction yesterday, were knocked down as follows: Grandstand luncheon room and…

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Wagga Show Prospects Good

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 6

Discussing the prospects for the Wagga Show, to be held on August 20, 21 and 22, the secretary of the M.P. and A.A., Mr. Fred H. Croaker, stated…

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Tennis Carnival Wagga Club’s Annual Open Tournament Davis Cupper, Hopman, Among the Entrants in Exhibition Game with the Champion, the Local Goldsmith Fought Gamely

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 1

The Wagga Lawn Tennis Club’s Annual Tournament was continued yesterday, when the Iadies events were carried on. The tennis during…

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German Reparation Becoming a Farce the Hague Conference Fair Deal For Britain Says Mr. Snowden the Hague

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 2

Delegates from various nations are now assembling to participate in the momentous preparations for the conference which opens on Tuesday. The…

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Skating Carnival

The Daily Express · Tuesday 6 August 1929 · page 2

A most [?] fancy [?]ress skating carnival will be head in the Kyeamba Smith Hall at the showgrounds on Wednesday night 14th…

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Quips at A Show Dinner

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1929 · page 2

"When yon get your wool off, your cheque comes in," remarked the Rector at the sheep men's dinner, at Cootamundra. "If I get…

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Show Holiday Arrangements

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1929 · page 4

Holiday arrangements will be observed at the post offices at Wagga and South Wagga as from 12 noon on Wednesday, August 21, the principal Show…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club a Prosperous Year All Meetings Show Profit

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 August 1929 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the Murrumbigdee Turf Club, held last night, was attended by about 30 members, and the report and balance…

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HOPMAN v. Kalms Big Climax to Wagga Tennis Carnival Hopman Wins a Keenly Fought Rubber Women’s Championship to Miss Tierney, a Visitor From Young

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 August 1929 · page 1

Notwithstanding the postponement from Monday of the finals of the August Tournament, there was another good crowd yesterday, when fine…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1929 · page 4

Notwithstanding the unprecedented succession of unfavourable seasons the Hillston Show, judging by the number of entries received, will surpass any…

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M.t.c. Show Races

The Daily Express · Thursday 8 August 1929 · page 2

After a break of several weeks preparations are being made for the next race fixture of the M.T.C. which will be the Show Meeting on August…

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Maher Cup. Letter to N.S.W. LEAGUE "Complete Misunderstanding of the Position". Cootamundra Club Dealt With Without a Hearing Facts Show Unfair Treatment

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 August 1929 · page 3

Today Mr. H. W. Glanville, secretary of he Cootamundra Rugby League Football Club, wrote to the Secretary, New South Wales Rugby…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 2

The committee of A.P.H. and I: Association met yesterday, at the School of Arts, Mr. James Gibb, president in the chair…

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Sale of Privileges Wagga Show and Races

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 3

The sale of booths in , connection with the Wagga Show on August 20,21 and 22 and the M.T.C. races on August 23 and 24 will be held at the…

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Corowa Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1929 · page 2

The secretary of the Corowa Show Society announces that all entries for the Corowa Show, with the exception of educational sections, close on Saturday,…

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Show Abandoned

The Daily Express · Saturday 10 August 1929 · page 2

Barellan P. and A. Association, having abandoned their annual show this year on account of the adverse season, the Arlah Park Society have,…

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