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Shows & fairs, 1931

765 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 39

Heralds of the King Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 2

The annual fair of the Heralds of the King was held in St. John's Hall grounds yesterday afternoon and last night. The fair was very well…

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Y.A.L. Boys a World Famous Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 7

The visit of the Y.A.L. Boys to Wagga on Saturday, December 12, when a performance will be presented at the Wonderland Theatre, will…

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Teacher Retires After 25 Years' Service Pupils Show Appreciation

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 20

Miss M. Donnelly, who has retired from the service of the Education Department after 26 years given to the work of teaching, was on…

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Junee Missionary Fair

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

A missionary fair organised' by the Heralds of the King of St. Luke's church, Junee was held last weekend. The stalls did good business…

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Narandera Athletic Association Programme for Easter Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

A special meeting of the committee of the Narandera Athletic Association Was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening last for the…

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SWIMMING Narandera Club Holds Opening Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 5

The Narandera Swimming Club held its first carnival at the Lake on Tuesday evening, when a number of events were contested. The…

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Annual Hospital Carnival on February 3, 4, 5 and 6 Enthusiastic Public Meeting Many Promises of Support

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

The public meeting called by the Mayor of Wagga (Alderman E. E. Collins) to discuss the forthcoming aunual hospital) carnival was held at…

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Venetian Carnival Help for the Hospital

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 December 1931 · page 14

There was a very satisfactory attendance on Thursday night at the public meeting called by the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins) for the purpose…

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Schools Exhibition Advanced Methods of Education and the Improved Results

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 5

The biggest educational event in the history of Tumut took place on the 4th and 5th December, when the 110 schools of Mr. T. A. White's…

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Great Schools' Exhibition Representative Riverina Display Enthusiastic Reception at Tumut Fine Address by Director of Education

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 4

The great comprehensive Riverina Public Schools' Exhibition, which attracted thousands of spectators at Wagga and Junee, was repealed at Tumut on Friday and Saturday. At first only two sessions had been arranged…

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Sydney Racing Carnival Items

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 6

Almost every punter who was at Warwick Farm last Saturday definite' ly wiped off Vertlgern as a Summer Cup possibility. It is difficult to see…

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Sporting Notes. Summer Carnival Items Galore. Vertigen Wiped Off

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 2

Almost every punter who was at Warwick Farm last Saturday definitely wiped off Vertigern as a Summer Cup possibility. It is…

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Racing Carnival Four Days Ax Tumut Big Holiday Attraction

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 6

That country racing still maintains at light standard in at least some centres in New South Wales was cleanly demonstrated by the excellent…

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Sport & Pastime Turf Topics Barden's Team Starts Summer Run Carnival Items Galore

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 6

Almost every punter who saw Warwick Farm last Saturday definitely wiped off Vertigern as a Summer Cup possibility. It is difficult to see…

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Hospital Venetian Carnival Further Arrangements Made

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 2

The public meeting to discuss the arrangements for the annual hospital Venetian carnival, which will be held on February 3, 4, 5 and 6, adjourned…

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Bowls Harbor Bridge Opening Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 3

The New South Wales Bowling Association will hold a bowls carnival in celebration of the official opening of the Sydney harbor bridge. It is…

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Wagga Grammar School Annual Exhibition of Work Large Attendance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon the Misses Day, assisted by the prefects and senior pupils, were hostesses at what has gradually developed into a most…

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Leeton Showground Declared Black Getting Ready for the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 2

The Leeton Show Society has declared its ground "black." A working bee has waged incendiary war on the long grass which previously…

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The Schools Grammar School Exhibition of Work

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 December 1931 · page 13

As the guests of the principals, the Misses Day, a large gathering of parents friends assembled on Sydney Afternoon at the Wagga…

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Wagga Beach Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 December 1931 · page 6

On Boxing Day, starting at 2o'clock, the Wagga Beach Life Saving Club will hold a carnival on the Wagga beach at the bathing reserve…

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