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Shows & fairs, 1930

899 stories in Riverina's papers · page 39 of 45

Jumping Accident at Walbundrie Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 16

Just as the show at Walbundrie on Wednesday was being brought to a close, an accident, which tended to mar the success of the fixture,…

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Show Cakes and a Closed Road

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 16

At the Junee police court on Tuesday last the following cases were heard:--Joseph Henry Harris v. Stanley Harris for assault; J. H…

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Rest Tent at the Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 2

The C.W.A. will have a rest tent at the show again this year. One mother who left two tiny tots to he looked after last year, remarked to…

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Narandera Show Record Entries Successful Exhibition Anticipated

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 2

This week is show carnival week in Narandera, when the 48th annual show of the P. and A. Association, and the show meeting of the…

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Leeton Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 4

If there were any misgivings in the minds of committeemen concerning the success of a Spring Show they should have been dispelled on…

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Narandera Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 4

The 1930 Narandera Show, which opens today and will be continued to-morrow, has been given a fine fillip by the splendid rains that fell during the…

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Shell Coy's Exhibit at Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 3

One of the most novel and attractive exhibits at the Leeton Show was the Shell Company's display waggon. This exhibit was mounted on a…

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Show Week Attractions "Gaieties of 1930"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 3

Mr. Stanley McKay, who has brought so many excellent musical attractions to Narandera, is to present Paul Warten's " Gaieties of 1930…

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Narandera Show Races on Thursday and Friday Next the Weights

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1930 · page 2

The Narandera Race Club will hold its show meeting on Thursday and Friday of this week. The show races are, to use a sporting phrase, "the…

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The Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 3

Closing time for the entries for the Cootamundra annual show have been extended until 3 p.m. next Saturday. The entries are coming in…

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Glencoe Stud Success with Show Exhibits

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 6

ONLY exhibited 4 turkeys and 6 dogs at Albury show: Won three turkey prizes (2 firsts, 1 second), and four Pomeranian prizes (1 first, 3 seconds)…

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Hay Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1930 · page 4

At the Bay Show last week, several Hillston exhibitors were successful in securing prizes. Mrs R. P. Carr gained first for child's…

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Narandera Show Successful Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 2

For several weeks prior to the show there were many who were of opinion that this year it should have been abandoned. The prevailing…

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Show Week Entertainments

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 1

There were fewer visiting theatrical companies in Narandera this show week than has been the case for several years. Only one company,…

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Bribbaree's Fifth Annual Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 2

The fifth annual show at Bribbaree took place on Wednesday, in glorious weather. During the previous two days well over an inch of rain had…

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Golf Country Carnival Riverina Defeats North-west Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 3

The country golf carnival was continued to-day, when first and second rounds of the district championships were played…

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Albury Racing Show Meeting Profit Albury

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 3

At a meeting of the Albury Racing Club the secretary submitted a statement of the Show meeting which disclosed that the receipts were £1004/0/9…

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Pick Out Your Blooms for Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 2

Again the members of the Presbyterian Women's Guild are holding their annual Flower Show. These ladies who have been working hard…

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No Reason for It. When People Show A Way

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 4

There can be no reason why any reader of this who suffers the tortures of an aching back, the annoyance of [?] disorders the pains and…

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Huge Empire Show Increased Attractions of British Industries Pair Buyers From 70 Countries

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 8

The 17th British Industries Fair, to be held in London and Birmingham next year, from February 16 to 27, is now taking shape, and it is possible…

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