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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Wagga Show Trots [?] Factory Entries

The Daily Express · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 4

[?] [?] for the trots to be run at the Wagga Show next week are very [?] and the class or horses engaged should provide Intereting…

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M. T. C. Show Races the Nominations for August 23 and 24. First Day

The Daily Express · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 4

1.50 M. T. C. HURDLE RACE, About 2 miles 62 yards Cellohurst, Cembalo, Kooemba, Casiles, Lord Melton, Sir Rayland,…

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Sk[?] Carnival Hal[?] Won by 4, [?]

The Daily Express · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 3

A crowd of more than [?] people attended the skating Carnival last night at the [?] Smith - Ball, and they were entertained to a fine…

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Brisbane Royal Show Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 4

The Governor, Sir John Goodwin, in opening the Royal Show to-day, said that it compared favorably with any exhibition of a similar kind in the…

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Local and General Junee Show

The Daily Express · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 2

The [?] will Tuesday and wednesday, [?] and 28 and it is announced that late [?] in all [?]…

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Hillston Show Postponed Until 11Th September

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Thursday last to arrange final details in connection with the forthcoming show. There…

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Skating Carnival at Kyeamba Smith Hall

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 6

Over 700 people were entertained at an exhibition of skating held at the Kyeamba Smith Hall on Wednesday night. The floor was…

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Show Tent Fees Not to Be Imposed

The Daily Express · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 2

A discussion took place at last night's meeting of the Wagga count off on the question of whether [?] fees should be collected from…

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To Show Cause “Sydney Morning Herald” Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 2

The Full Court to-day, on the application of Dr. Evatt, granted a rule [?] calling on the “Sydney Morning Herald” and Herbert Edward…

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Wagga Show Prospects Most Encouraging Many Improvements to Ground

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 3

Since the rains of last week-end and this week the prospects for the success of the Wagga Show next week have increased greatly. The rains have not…

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M. P. & a Association Committee Meeting Final Show Arrangements

The Daily Express · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 2

The President, Mr. D. R. Hamblin. occupied the their at the final meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association prior to…

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Refreshments at the Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 8

Again this year the women of the Church of England will dispense light refreshments in a large marquee next to the main entrance to the Hammond…

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Show Dance at Masonic Hail

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 8

A palais show dance will be held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night, Die proceeds being in aid of the Wagga Cot at the Renwick Hospital. A good…

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Church of England Tea Tent at Show

The Daily Express · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 2

The Church of England women workers will dispense morning and afternoon tea at the Shows[?]rounds from Monday next and the following…

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The Wagga Show Carnival Holds Interest Throughout the Coming Week All Riverina Will Centralise on Wagga the Seasonable Rains Give Greater Enthusiasm in the Big Event

The Daily Express · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 3

WAGGA’S BIG CARNIVAL WEEK will open on Monday, when preliminary judging will be carried out in connection with the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural…

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M.t.c. Show Races Great Success Assured

The Daily Express · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 6

The Show Meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club concluded a great carnival week and this years fixture on Friday and Saturday of next week…

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Carnival Shows What to See in Wagga Tonight and Next Week

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 8

As is usual at show time, local entertainment is added to by the efforts of visiting companies. Some of the show will be open to-night and others…

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The Joy Zone at Wagga Show Filipino Fire Walkers

The Daily Express · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 8

A remarkable performance on the show grounds will be given by six fire-walkers. A prominent writer, who witnessed the performance on [?]e…

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Wagga Side-show Thrills Clare and Greenhalgh Attractive Combination

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 8

Nothing succeeds like success, and success, in only achieved in the show business by procuring the best. Mr. Arthur Greenhalgh line adopted this…

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Wagga Show Prospects Bright Ready for Next Week Record Entries

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 8

The 65th annual show conducted by the Murrumbidgee pastoral and Agricultural' Association will be held next week, opening on Tuesday, and…

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