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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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C.W.A Show Exhibit

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 5

Many of the exhibits in the C.W.A display would have made a collector’s mouth water I wounder whether Mrs Rogers would have [?] two handsome…

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Gold Rush a Promising Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

There was a rush during the week to Mr. Seamon's property, about seven miles south-west from Yalgogrin North., where a very prominent gold…

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Local and General the Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 6

Messrs. .Ryan, Inson's competition in needlework in connection with the Cootamundra show has extended as far north as Glen Innes. The firm…

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LocaL and General Annual Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

The Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association's 49th annual show is set down for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20 and 21. The schedule has…

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Young Show Among the Awards YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 1

Wool Fleeces: Fine wool, merino ram fleece, C. P. Johnson; medium merino ram fleece, Crichton' and Coy. 1, Browne Bros: 2, Ingle Browne 3;…

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A Wash Out Show Society Annual Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the Leeton Show Society last night, was again a wash out, only 15 turning up, whereas the rules require an…

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HOCKEY Mangoplah Carnival Won by the Rock

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 22

A hockey carnival was staged at Mangoplah on Wednesday in which six teams competed. The Rock team eventually proving the winners after…

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Eight Hours Day The Hockey Carnival Twelve Teams Entered

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 7

Very satisfactory entries have been received for the Wagga Eight Horns' Association and United Friendly Societies' hockey, carnival, to be held…

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Hockey Eight Hour Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 2

The committee controlling the play for the Wagga Eight Hour and United Friendly Societies' Association's Hockey Cup, to be played for…

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CITRUS and Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 4

Special attention is directed to the advt. in to-day's issue regarding the Cooking Section of the Show. It will be seen that some handsome prizes…

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Hospital Carnival at Mangoplah Hockey and Football Matches

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 2

The football and hockey carnival held at Mangoplah on Wednesday was a great success. Six hockey teams participated, and some splendid games…

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Back to Hillston Races and Jubilee Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 2

Next week will be Back to Hillston Week, and from Tuesday to Friday there will be plenty to occupy the time of those who return to their…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 4

Messrs. J. A. Gibb (presiding), J. W. Croker, H. C. Davidson, F. C. Roberts, R. H. Sweeney, H. R. Davies, R. W. Dillon, A. G. Elliott, R. D…

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Temora Show Fine Weather Increased Entries. TEMORA

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 1

THE forty-sixth annual show of the Temora P.A.H. and I. Association was opened yesterday in glorious weather…

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Hillston Jubilee Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 1

Given fine weather the Hillston Jubilee Show, which takes, place on Wednesday and Thursday next, September 23 and 24, 'should surpass…

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Eight Hours Day Celebration in Wagga Hookey Carnival Barmedman Wins Cup

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 2

The Wagga Eight Hour Day Association and the Friendly Societies' Council joined forces in the annual celebration of Eight Hour day…

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Caledonian Social Exhibition Dancing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

There was a fairly good attendance at the Caledonian Society's Social held in the Mosonic Hall at Leeton on Wednesday night. Miss McLucas…

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Spring Fair at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

The annual Spring fair, organised and conducted by the Methodist Church Aid to assist the circuit funds, was held in the Masonic Hall, The Rock, on…

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Coolamon Show Luacheon Booth

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

[?] cash return to the Coolszon A and P Association from the [?]at the Coolamon [?] real return…

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Melbourne Show Record Entries Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

The 60th annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society opened today. Despite the depression a record number of entries was received…

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