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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Ganmain News. Ganmain Show Gratifying Success

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

In the cool bright and bracing weather of Wednesday last after journeying through a lash countryside one recalled other Ganmain Show days…

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Temora Show Further Awards Excellent Merinos

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 3

The Temora show was successfully concluded on Wednesday in fine weather. There was a good attendance…

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Citrus Show Wonderful Display of Our Golden Fruits

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

Leeton's oranges are world famed and it is only sitting that although these golden fruits are a common every day sight to muse or us, there…

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Lockhart Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 4

An advertisement appears in another column directing attention to the fact that the poultry schedule of the Lockhart show, to be held on…

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Christian Brothers' High School Sports Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 4

A largely attended and enthusiastic meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in the forthcoming annual sports carnival of the Christian…

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Eight Hour Day Wagga Hockey Carnival Cup Won by Barmedman

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 14

Conducted under the joint direction of the Wagga Eight Hour Association and the United Friendly Societies' Association, a most…

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M.P. AND A. ASSOCIATION Next Year's Show AUGUST 23, 24, & 25

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 3

The Committee, of the M. P. and A. Association met last night, Mr. S. R. Copland presiding. There was a good attendance of members…

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Wagga Show August 23, 24 AND 25,1932 Crop Competition Cut Only 50 Acres Of Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 4

There was a good attendance of members of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association at the meeting held…

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Melbourne Show District Breeders Win

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 2

Judging at the Melbourne Royal Show holds more than usual interest this year for Riverina breeders. First in the four years and over class for…

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The Coming Cootamundra Show Entries Close on October 5

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 3

There are many hundred of intending exhibitors throughout the southern districts busily preparing interesting and educational entries for…

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Show Country Thriller

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 2

Willard Mack, prolific writer of stage and screen thrillers, is responsible for the story of "Men of the North," the Metro-Goldmyn-Mayer…

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Lockhart Show. Revised Poultry Schedule. Further Preparation

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Lockhart A. and P. Society was held on Thursday afternoon. Present: Messrs. J. M. Gollasch…

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Lockhart Hospital Effort. Final Accounts Show Clear Profit of £113

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 2

A public meeting to finalise accounts in connection with the Lockhart effort for the Wagga District Hospital, was held in the Shire Hall,…

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Citrus & Flower Show to Help Baths Fund St. Peter's Hall a Blaze of Color

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 1

"The exhibits would do credit to any show," said Major Dooley (President of Willimbong Shire Council), in officially opening the Citrus and…

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Melbourne Royal Show Increased Attendances Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 2

The attendances at the first six days of the Royal Show this year were 139,106, compared with 130,197 for the first six days of last year…

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Coolamon Show Luncheon Booth

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 3

In publishing names in appreciation worked in the booth show days. risk that some may be omitted. Such was the regrettable case in our last…

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Narandera Show Entries Close To-morrow

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

Despite the depression, the prospects for the success of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association's forly-ninth annual show…

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Leeton Show Citrus Fruits and Flowers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1931 · page 6

The Leeton Parents and Citizens' Association held its first citrus and flower show on Friday and Saturday last in St. Peter's Hall. This took…

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To Advance Australia Plea For Intensive Farming What the Show Does for the State

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1931 · page 3

We have become so used to the annual show fixture that we are in danger of regarding it as a social function, losing sight of its practical Value to the State. Mr. T. H. Payne, one of the most successful breeders…

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Britain's Departure from Gold Standard Means Big Business Revival for Australia Australian £1 AT 20 Per Cent. Lower Discount in London Wool, Wheat, Butter, and Metals Show Immediate Substantial Rises

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 September 1931 · page 1

The British Government on Monday decided temporarily to abandon the gold standard. The decision was due to the sharp acceleration in the…

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