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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Swimming High School Carnival To-day

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 6

The Wagga High School will hold its annual swimming carnival at the river, behind the Church of England, at 2.30 this afternoon. As an…

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A Fair Deal

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 4

PUDDINY: "You goin' for punch Biney for pinchin' for girl of [?] LEMONY: "Cripes, no. He [?]apped me his scooter for her Published by arrangements with the "Bulletin.")…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 6

There was a good attendance at a committee meeting of the above on Thursday hist Mr. T. Morant was re-elected…

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Bigger and Better Ext Gundagai Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 3

Mr. F. R. McHugh, hon sec. of Muttama Agricultural bureau writes:— Dear Sir,—Your remarks on the…

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"Shell" Stand at Royal Easter Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 4

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by the Shell Company of Australia, Limited, and the "Man on the Land" will be greatly…

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Royal Easter Show an Interesting Exhibit

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 11

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom…

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Tumbarumba Show

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 2

Despite the unfavorable season, the annual Show of the Tumbarumba P. and A. Society, held on Tuesday and…

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Pass and Mack's Jumping Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 6

A feature in the ring at the Adeline Show was the splendid exhibition of backjumping and backjumping riding put up by a horse and rider…

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Batlow Show Tuesday and Wednesday Next

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 2

The prospects of a bright Show for Batlow Agricultural Society next week are bright The showers of Wednesday night have crisped the…

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Royal Easter Show An Interesting Exhibit

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Better Horses. Sydney Royal Show Endries Five Distinct Groups

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 6

The Clydesdale section of the Sydney Royal Show will have this year, a substantially increased entry over last year, due to the inauguration of…

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Russian Horror 114 Dead Picture Show Panic Moscow

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 4

There are 114 dead as the result of a fire destroying a picture theatre at Igolking, Vladimir Province…

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Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

The report of the Royal Agricultural Society declares that satisfactory entries have been received in various sections for this year's show, which…

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The Japanese Fair School's Successful Fete

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

The Assembly Hall at the Leeton Intermediate High School was the scene of a lively and colourful gathering on Friday and Saturday…

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Royal Easter Show. an Interesting Exhibit

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 8

How an artistic, durable and fire-retardant dwelling, containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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"Shell" Stand at Royal Easter Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

Situated at Stand No. 19 is the building occupied by the Shell Company of Australia Limited, and the "man on the land" will be greatly…

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Royal Show Opening To-day Excellent Entries Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

The report of the Royal Agricultural Society declares that satisfactory entries have been received in various sections for this show, which…

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Royal Show Cattle Judging Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The 1929 Royal Easter Show opened at the showground to-day in glorious weather with the judging of cattle The official opening will not take place…

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Royal Show Another Fine Day Splendid Cattle Exhibits Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Fine weather prevailed to-day for the second day of the Royal Show. The day was devoted to the judging of horses, dairy produce, pigeons, poultry,…

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