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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

899 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 45

Row at Side Show Attempted Murder Charge Man Sent for Trial Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 3

Francis Bidwell, aged 54 years, was charged at the Kiama Police Court to-day, with the attempted murder of Mostyn Moore, in a travelling…

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Kiama Shooting a Side-show Fracas Bullet Went Through Three Tents. Kiama

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 1

Francis Bidwell, [?]4, was charged at Kiama police court with the attempted murder of Mostyn Moore, at a travelling sideshow, on Sunday…

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G.L.S.C. Gundagai Takes to the Water Swimming Carnival a Great Success About 2,000 People Present

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 4

Monday's bright sunshine, tempered by a pleasant breeze, attracted people from all over the south-western slopes to the little green patch by…

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 3

There was a good crowd at the Wagga ambulance carnival last night. Cycling on [?] again attracked good audiences and some good times were…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

The president (Mr. J. A. Gibb) president over a committee meeting of the Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association held at Mr. G. B. Black's…

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Sydney Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 8

The seventh annual motor transport which opened in Sydney last Friday surpasses in general excellence of exhibits anything that has gone…

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Beach Carnival Continued Success

The Daily Express · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

There was a good crowd at the beach last night when the Ambulance Carnival was continued, and good business was done at the…

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Swimming Carnival Events Postponed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 3

Owing to the late finish of Monday's carnival it was found necessary to postpone, several events, including the 75 yds. championship of Wagga. This…

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Swimming Carnival. a Huge Success

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

Monday last was the 142nd Anniversary of the foundation by Captain Phillip of the colony of New South Wales and the beginning of…

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Cars at the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 3

Mr. W. Rosewarn, secretary, is now selling tickets for parking cars at the forthcoming Leeton Show. The numbers will be allotted as…

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Members Tickets for Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 6

Members tickets are available to those desiring to assist the Leeton Show Society. These tickets entitle the member and ono lady admission…

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Wagga Swimming Carnival Doug. Weir Wins Championship

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival conducted by the Wagga Beach Life Saving Club as a benefit for the Wagga District Hospital on Monday…

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Cheap Fares for Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 7

Mr W., Rosewarn (secretary of the Leeton Show Society) is in receipt of a communication from the Railway Department advising that the…

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Leeton Show Entries Close To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

The date of Leeton's Annual Show (February 11 and 12) is drawing close, and those who intend making entries have only until 9 p.m…

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Tomatoes or To-ma-toes Yanks Show the Way to Leeton Cannery

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

Mark Twain once wrote a deadly serious thing on the American pronunciation. Somebody had complain ed about the Yankee's free…

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Beach Carnival

The Daily Express · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 2

A quiet night was experienced last night at the Ambulance Beach Carnival,but nevertheless very satisfactory business was done by the…

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Amusements Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 8

Satisfactory business is being done at the Wagga Ambulance Carnival, which is being held on the Wagga Beach Reserve. The cycling on rollers…

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Ganmain Literary Institute Successful River Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 2

Counter attractions at Mundowey land Wagga on Monday, Anniversary Day made little difference to the success of the river carnival of the…

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Ambulance Carnival Baby Prize Winners

The Daily Express · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

A good crowd visited the Ambulance Carnival on Saturday night when a record night for the period the carnival resulted. The…

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Amusements Ambulance Carnival Final Session To-night

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 3

A big crowd visited the ambulance carnival on Saturday night, which was a record night for the period of the carnival. The various stalls were…

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