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Shows & fairs, 1931

765 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 39

Coleman Fun Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 2

Another big crowd greeted the Coleman fun show last night. To-night, a new show will be given in the large canvas theatre, Baylis street…

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Skating Carnival at the Globe Theatre

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 6

The skating carnival which the management of the Globe Theatre held on Tuesday evening was largely attended, and was a source of…

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Wagga Show Yesterday's Awards Wagga

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 1

Huthwaite Ladies' High Jump: R. Chittick's Glimpse (Miss E. Roach), 5 feet 7 inches, and R. Chittick's Grey Timothy (Miss E. Roach), 5 feet 7…

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Wagga Races Show Meeting To-day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 5

The Murrumbidgee Turf Club will open its show meeting on the Wagga racecourse to-day, when a programme of six events will be decided. The…

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Young Show Alteration to Sporting Programme

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 6

The committee hus decided upon an alteration to the programme set out in the schedule, and exhibitors are asked to note that the rode[?]…

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Boxing Thrills and Spills at Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 5

Easily one of the feature attractions at this year's Wagga show was the high class boxing and wrestling contests staged by the popular Jimmy…

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Wagga'a 67th Show Successful Third Day Fine Weather and Good Attendance Excellent Trotting, Jumping, and Bullock Riding Some Suggestions For Future Shows

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 3

The curtain was rung down yesterday on the 67th annual Wagga show which, with little exception, was not one whit behind any of its predecessors. The entries were more numerous than ever before, and the competitive exhibits were…

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Wagga's Show Carnival Splendid Weather Each Day Carries the Society Through Exhibition Brilliance Well Maintained. Expected Revenue Slump Met by the Economies Effected

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 9

Wagga's Annual Show carried through by the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week well maintained the high standards set by the Society in past years…

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Corowa Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 4

The Corowa Show will take place on Friday and Saturday next. Exhibitors at the Holbrook Show on Friday are reminded that they can…

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Temora Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 4

Entries for the Temora show, to be held on September 15 and 16, close on September 5. Judging by the entries being made there will be a…

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Wagga Show Sales

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 3

Messrs. Whiticker and Wilks, stock and station agents, Wagga, report having sold at the Wagga show sales 30 high class merino rams on account…

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Riverina Championship Wagga Ladis Great Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 10

The second contest on Thursday--the Riverina Championship--provided a far better display than on the first day, when it was found that the…

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Items of News Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 4

The work of removing stock and other exhibits from the Wagga Show-ground, following the Wagga Show was continued yesterday. A number…

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Wagga Show Big Jumping Fields High Class Light Horses

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 12

In the ring, the standard in the hunting events was well maintained, and was quite up to that of previous years giving the Judge, Mr. T. F…

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Farnatus Leads Throughout in Hedge Steeplechase at Wagga Show Races Wagga's Carnival Week Bleak Weather Spoils Outing for Public Small Fields But Interesting Racing Only One Favorite Succeeds In First Day's Racing

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 21

The Murrumbidgee Turf Club was most unfortunate that their portion of the Show Carnival Week should be spoiled by bleak, wintry weather…

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Racing at Wagga M.T.C. Show Meeting Small Attendance in Disagreeable Weather Uteard Wins M.T.C. Hurdle Race

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 7

The show meetings of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club are the most popular in the local racing calendar. This has been the experience for many…

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Coolanon Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 2

The annual show of the Coolamon Show Society will be held on September 8 and 9. Exhibitors are advised, by advertisement in this issue, that…

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Racing at Wagga Show Meeting Concludes Bad Weather Affects Attendance Farnatus Wins Hedge Steeplechase

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 4

The show meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club concluded on Saturday in miserably cold weather. Rain fell at intervale and a piercingly cold…

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Wagga Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 4

The Wagga show was concluded on Thursday last, when fine weather prevailed. The attendance was also large. The aggregate attendance for…

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Items of News Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 2

Record entries have been received for the Holbrook show which will be held on Thursday and Friday. In horses and cattle the entries are the…

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