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Shows & fairs, 1930

899 stories in Riverina's papers · page 33 of 45

Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 5

The Albury show committee advertises that space is available for trade exhibits. The show will be held on September 9, 10, and 11, and entries…

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Welcome to the Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, to extend a very cordial welcome to the special visitors, representatives of other societies, and the general public to our annual…

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Weather Forecast Forecast for Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 7

According to the latest forecast the weather will be fine for the duration of the show. There is an unsettled tendency over the…

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Unemployed the Locals Meet Ask for a "Fair Go!"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the Cootamundra unemployed, called by the bellman, was held on Monday night, in the Literary Institute Parklet…

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Sweden's Crafts Stockholm and Its Exhibition Fitness for Purpose

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 7

To those who think no exhibition Complete that cannot boast at least one vast Stucco Moorish or Indian palace bulging with domes and…

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The Horse Monarch of the Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 2

The motor car might be the king of the road, but yesterday the horse was certainly the monarch of the show. Well-groomed, and of fine, clear-cut…

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President's Welcome to Wagga Show Visitors

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

"It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the committee of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association to extend a very cordial welcome to the special visitors, representatives of other societies…

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Show Amusements "The Gaieties of 1930"

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 2

Stanley McKay's marquee theatre held a large and delighted audience last night, when Paul Warton's Gaieties of 1930 presented 'The Talk…

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Traffic Arrangements to and From the Show

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 2

The traffic arrangements for 5 Show days are similar to those which prevailed in previous years. All vehicles must go to…

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R.A.S. Secretary Likes Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 5

One of the visitors to the show was Mr. G. C. Somerville, secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Unfortunately, as he…

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The Rodeo Show Attraction Fun in the Stockyard

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

A new feature for the third day of the Wagga Show will be the bullock riding contests, which should add to the interest in the ring events…

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Sixty Sixth Annual Wagga Wagga Show Fine Weather for Opening Day Record Entries in Nearly All Classes Favorable Comments by Judges General High Standard of Excellence Characterises Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

Yesterday opened the 66th annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Soon the three-quarter century will be reached and then the centenary of the association will be looked forward to. The annual Wagga Show is one of the many milestones along the road of progress that Wagga has travelled since Charles Sturt made his memorable voyage down the Murrumbidgee River in 1829, he and his companions being the first white men…

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Good Sheep Show Despite Adverse Season Champion Ram Goes to Narrandera

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 3

The sheep exhibits were remarkable in view of the droughty conditions over the past year, the numbers exhibited being a record for…

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Wagga Show in the Ring Increased Horse Entries Jumps Fully Contested

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 3

The busy scene in the fine big ring yesterday would, certainly give the casual observer the impression that the horse as a means of…

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Wagga Show Wipes Out the Drought New Records in Live Stock Exhibits Increasing Interest in District Dairying Competition To-day's Grand Parade Will Be One of Best Yet Staged the Joy Zone Area Continues to Expand, and Defies Any Depression

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

The Annual Show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which opened yesterday, and continues today and to-morrow, carries suggestion to this district of farewelling the drought, and of its heralding conditions promising a…

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Royal Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Held a Successful Year Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 1

The annual report of the Royal Agriculture Society, which was presented to the annual meeting to-day, disclosed that the revenue during the year…

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Ganmain Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 4

In addition to the Prizes of the poultry section of Ganmain Show, to take place on September 16 and 17, a handsome cup is donated by Mr. Tay…

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Hillst0n Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 4

Up to date the entries have been coming in freely for the Hillston. Show of 1930, which takes place on Wednesday, 10th September…

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Coleman's Fun Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 6

Last night the management state that hundreds of people were turned away from Coleman's big ca[?]vas theatre in Tompson street. The show was…

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Wagga Show Races

The Daily Express · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 4

The Secretary of the M.T.C. stated last evening that prospects for the race meeting to-morrow and Saturday were promising, for most of the…

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