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Shows & fairs, 1931

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Rugby-ites Getting Set Up on Show Ground But Let There Be Light!

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 1

The Rugby footballers are getting comfortably set up in their new home on the Show ground. Part of the pavilion has been temporarily…

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Amusements Hockey Carnival Dancse

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 3

The annual carnival dance of the Wagga Hockey Association was held at the Oxford Theatre on Monday night. A large crowd was present, and…

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Wagga Piultry Club Annual Exhibition Proptessive Local Body

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 3

The Wagga Poultry and Small Birds Club will hold its fourth annual show at the poultry pavilion at the showground on July 7 and 8. A very…

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Hillston Jubilee Show Promises to Be Big Success

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Hillston Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held on Thursday evening last. There were present: Messrs…

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Wagga District Schools Exhibition Details Arranged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 6

The committee controlling the Wagga schools exhibition met recently and decided on various matters regarding the fixture…

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Leeton District Hospital Getting Ready for the Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 2

Owing to the dirty weather there was only a small attendance at the monthly meeting of the Leeton District Hospital Board on Wednesday…

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"Not a Fair Crack of the Whip" (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 6

Dear Sir,—Allow me space in your paper to say a word in reference to an article last week I being to true born Australian, deem that it is not…

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School Show Exhibits Comments by Government Director of Agriculture

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

The secretary of the Parents and Citizens' Federation is In receipt of a letter from the Government Director of Agriculture (Mr. E. Breakwell)…

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Show Association Profits on Gymkhana and Balls £111/6/8 £35 Better Than Last Year Getting Ready for the Sheep Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 6

The heavy rain and the resulting high creeks kept a number of members of the Cootamundra A.P.H. and [?] Association committee away from…

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Carnival Dance

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 6

The carnival dance of the Wagga Ladies' Hockey Association was held on Monday night at the Oxford Theatre and was well attended. Mr…

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Schools Exhibition Early in August

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 3

An exhibition covering work done in schools throughout the Wagga district will be staged at Wagga on August 7 and 8 in the Boy's,…

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Hockey Carnival at Wagga Wagga Club's' Second Win

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 6

Although the Wagga Ladies' Hockey Association's carnival was badly marred by heavy rain and water-logged grounds, from the point of…

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Wagga Show 1931 Schedule Issued Heavy Prize List

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 3

The Secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association (Mr. F. H. Croaker) has received the schedule of prizes for the…

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Holiday Racing at Wagga Interesting Racing and Good Finishes Farrite and Baize Show Consistent Form Wagga Race Track Remarkably Firm and Safe Despite Heavy Rains

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 5

The June Meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club was held on Monday, under most unfavorable weather conditions, it being bitterly cold and…

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South Wagga Tennis Carnival a Big Success Despite Delays Through Rain Crawford Wins Championships Mrs. Crawford Annexes Ladies' Championship Many Stirring Contests Witnessed Mrs. H. P. Davis and Miss Tierney Ladies' Doubles Champions

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 7

Notwithstanding the wet day on Saturday last, the King's Birthday Tournament held By South Wagga Tennis concluded very…

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Fair Warning

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 3

"Now, stop it—one word more from you, Augustus, and i am a widow."…

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Hospital Carnival All Next Week

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 2

For variety and number of stalls next, week's Hospital Carnival is going to be the equal of last year's successful finale to the Hospital's £1000…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 2

The schedule of prizes in connection with the annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which will he held…

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Exhibition Billards “Nick” Winter in Junee

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 3

"Nick" Winter, the former Olympic athlete and trick shot and fancy billiardist, gave an exhibition of trick shots in the Institute billiard room…

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List of Wheatgrowers Period of Exhibition Extended

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 7

The Minister of Agriculture has decided to extend the period of exhibition of the lists of producers of wheat until Wednesday next, and claims to…

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