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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

765 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 39

Stockinbingal Flower Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 2

Despite the bad weather, the Stockinbingal Church of England flower show, in Ellwood's hall on Saturday night, was an unqualified success?…

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Batlow Agricultural Society

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 1

On Tuesday, 15th September the, annual meeting of the Batlow Agricultural Society was held at the Literary Institute, 19 members being…

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Hockey Carnival Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 2

The Leeton District Hockey Association will be holding a whole day's carnival on the Leeton Associated Ground on Sunday next, commencing…

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Horse Show Next Show Agricultural Show Abandoned Financial Leeway to Make Up

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 1

In the face of a deficit of £119/3/7 and the risk of making another loss, the Leeton Show Society, at its annual meeting on Thursday night had…

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"Gaieties of 1931." Show Week Attraction

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

"The Gaieties of 1931," Warton and McKay's big bright flesh and blood musical and comedy co., presented by Mr. Stanley McKay, is to…

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After ,Two Adjournments Show Society Secure Quorum for Annual Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

After two adjournments the Leeton Show Society managed to rake up enough to form a quorum on Thursday night. Mr. F. U. King, who was…

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Wagga Successes at Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 6

Two members of the Wagga Poultry Club each sent two birds to the Melbourne Royal Show and each bird won a first prize. Mrs. M. A. Clothier,…

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Hillston Jubilee Show a Most Successful Exhibition

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 2

FOR MONTHS PAST THE TOPIC OF CONVERSATION WHEN PEOPLE MET TOGETHER WAS GENERALLY AS TO WHETHER THE HILLSTON JUBILEE SHOW WOULD BE A SUCCESS. THE SUCCESSION OF BAD YEARS, LOW PRICES OF WOOL AND WHEAT…

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Show Smoke Social

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 8

Despite counter attractions, there was a very good attendance at the Smoke Social held in Anthony's Casino on Thursday night. The function…

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"The Gaieties of 1931" Show Week Attraction

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 3

Theatregoers of Narandera seldom have an opportunity of seeing a first-class flesh and blood musical and comedy company, so the advent…

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The Globe Theatre Wonderful Show Week Attractions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

Show week comes only once a year. It is carnival time, and everyone looks forward to some enjoyment, some fun, some relaxation of…

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Coolamon Show. Surplus on Year’s Operations Committee Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Coolamon A. and P. Association was held on Tuesday of last week in the absence of the President Mr. W. A…

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St. John's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 4

The monthly meeting of St. John's Churchwomen's Union was held at St. John's Hell yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance, and…

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Show Dates

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 24

Ariah Park, 7th October. Griffith, 13th and 14th October. Loc[?]t--October 14. Cootamundra 20th and 21st Oct…

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Ladysmith Hospital Carnival Rugby and Hockey Matches

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 24

To-morrow a Carnival will he held at Ladysmith, in aid of the Wagga District Hospital., when Rugby and Hockey matches will be the chief…

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Public Schools Exhibition Fifty Teachers Meet at Wagga This Morning

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 4

Over fifty teachers from Wagga and its immediate district were present at the final meeting of the Committee of the Public Schools'…

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Fair at Junee

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 2

The Presbyterians of Junee have been holding a three night's fair in Main-street, Junee. There were some fine exhibits of flowers, cooking, and…

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Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 2

Although the rush of entries for the Cootamundra A.P.H. and [?]. Association's show has exceeded anticipations to date, the committee has…

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Cootamundra Show Entries Close October 7 Features Causing Interest

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 3

Although the rush of entries for the Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association show have exceeded anticipations to date, the committee…

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Methodist Fair

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 2

The Methodist Spring Fair will be held in the School of Arts, on Saturday next. Particulars of a cake competition are advertised in this issue…

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