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Shows & fairs, 1930

899 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 45

Wagga Show Races

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 4

The sport-loving public of Wagga and surrounding towns will be catered for by the Murrumbidgee Turf Club at the Wagga racecourse on Friday and…

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Show-time Sonata

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 3

Give Gloom and Depression the go-by, And minder 'mid wonders with me. Ge[?] change of a quid, put on your bet lid,…

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Side Shows Fun Side of the Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 3

The side shows were a centre of interest and presented an entirely different aspect to the scene of the previous day. Where on the first day…

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Items of News Cowra Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 4

The Cowra Show Society announces by advertisement in this issue that its Jubilee Show will be held on September 9 and 10. The show will be…

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M.t.c. Show Race Meeting

The Daily Express · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 2

The Carnival Week will be fittingly concluded to-morrow and Saturday when the M.T.C. will hold its Show Race Meeting on the picturesque…

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Boxing Sharman at the Show Exciting Contests

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 6

In past years the successful showman, Jimmy Sharman, delighted record crowds with her terrific punching ability in many an exci[?]ing boxing match…

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Wagga Show Crowd Well Up to Best Years Glorious Weather Entices Great Southern Districts Gathering Show Society Should Come Through the Year with Fair Margin of Profit a Crowded Joy Zone Denied Any Suggestion of Financial Stringency Existing Many Hundreds of Cars Park Indicated a Flow of Traffic From All Quarters for Miles Around

The Daily Express · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 1

Whatever doubts there were for the success of the 1930 Show of the Murrumbidgee F. and A Association were fully dispelled when the morning of the second day broke to indicate a glorious Spring day…

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WAGGA'S 66th Annual Show Fosters Optimistic Spirit Glorious Second Day Big Crowd Revels in Bright Sunshine Attractive Hunting and Trotting Events Grand Parade and District Exhibits Chief Subjects of Comment Bullock Riding the Popular Event for To-day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 2

The continuance of gloriously fine weather had its effect on the attendance at the Wagga Show yesterday, the second and principal day. In view of the depression, it was anticipated that the attendance would not be anything like that of previous years. However, so pleasant were…

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M.t.c. Races the Show Carnival Big Jumping Events

The Daily Express · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 4

The Show Carnival Week is fittingly concluded with the Murrumbidgee Turf, Slub's show fixture, to be held to-day and to-morrow. The…

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Wagga Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 2
Also in The Murrumbidgee Irrigator

The Wagga Show, which was held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and yesterday, was a very successful fixture. The weather conditions were perfect,…

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Albury Show Races

The Daily Express · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 4

The Albury Show Races will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13. The programme is advertised in this tissue and good…

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Ganmain Show. Horse Accommodation

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 5

In the matter of providing horse accommodation for its show, Ganmain A. and P. Society’s committee can fairly claim to have set an example…

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High Jumps Better Exhibition Disputed Plains Over 7Ft

The Daily Express · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 2

The second high jump provided a much better exhibition, of jumping, and the honors went to Mr. A. L. Payne's Disputed Plains, Paddy…

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Show's Future Some Suggestions Improvement Always Possible

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 3

In the course of his conversation with a representative of "The Daily Advertiser" on Wednesday the president of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral…

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Successful Closing Day for Wagga's 66th Annual Show High Standard Maintained by Great Exhibition Excellent Third Day Attendance Bullock Riding Contest Provide Laughter and Thrills Suggestions Are Offered for Future Shows

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 3

The 66th annual Wagga show has maintained the standard of other shows in every way. Not that it has been an all round record breaker. Record breaking is not a necessary adjunct to the maintenance of a high standard; but the consensus of opinion throughout has…

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Foursomes Remarkable Lambing Bring 5¾ Guineas Each at Show Sales

The Daily Express · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 1

A remarkable exhibit at the Wagga Show in the sheep sections was a "foursome" of iambs. They were the one drop in April last from one…

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Three Great Days for the Wagga Show the Rodeo Proves a Wonderful Attraction the Three Days Takings Well Up with Best Years Packed Grandstands and Ringside Crowded Whilst Bullock Riding Went on Twenty Riders and Strong Bucking Steers Provided a Good Hour's Fun and Many Thrills

The Daily Express · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 1

Interest in the Wagga, Show was wonderfully sustained, and following Wednesday's big crowd yesterday's attendance was well up with previous best years. This gratifying result yesterday was undoubtedly…

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Narandera Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 4

The Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association will hold its 48th annual show on October 7 and 8. The total prize money is £550. The…

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