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Shows & fairs, 1931

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Boxing Last Night's Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 6

About 1500 people attended the exhibition of boxing at the Wonderland Theatre last night. An interesting programme was presented. Gil M'Grath…

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The Roxy Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

A few weeks ago Messrs Birties and Turner, from Sun Associated Newspapers, were in Leeton. Mr Birtles is publisher of the "Sun" and…

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Show Day No Holiday for Cannery

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

This year will be like a few more preceding years inasmuch as no holi­day exists within the agreement for the cannery employees covering show…

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Show Night Ball Glideaway Open-air Floor

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

The Leeton District Band's annual Slow Night Ball will taKe place at the Ghueaway Open-air Floor to­morrow (Wednesday) night. The…

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Show Day Dust Acacia Avenue Needs Hosing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

It Is to be hoped that the Shire Council and the Show Society are both mindful of the dust nuisance on Show Day. The Show Society…

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Royal Show a New Feature. Many Wheat Entries

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society it was announced that there were prospects of excellent entries in all sections at the…

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Amusements Dixieland Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 6

There was a huge attendance at the Wagga District Hospital children's carried at Dixieland last night, and it was very gratifying to the promoters…

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Hospital Board Financial Position Still Acute Fewer Beds Suggested Benefit Race Meeting And Carnival To Be Held

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 5

A meeting of the board of directors of the Wagga District Hospital was held last night. The chairman (Mr. H. B. Norman) presided…

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 6

The annual beach carnival to assist the Wagga. District Ambulance will be held on the carnival reserve near Dixfield and from February 18 to…

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Fire at Horse Show Four Men Burned Valuable Animals Dead Oakland (California)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 1

At least four men were burned beyond recognition and more than 80 highly bred horses were killed when a fire destroyed a building at the…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 5

The Hospital Board proposes to run a carnival in the Victory Memorial Gardens on March 25 and 26 to assist the funds of the institution, and a…

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Griffith Swimming Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

There was a big contingent of Narandera residents at the Griffith swimming carnival on Wednesday last. Not only was there a number of…

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Swimming Carnival Another Successful Fixture

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

The swimming carnival held on Tuesday evening last was a pronounced success. The weather conditions were delightful, and the attendance…

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Swimming Carnival at Griffith Extended Pool Opened

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

The Griffith Parents and Citizens' Association, assisted by a group of amateur swimming clubs, opened the new extended pool at Griffith on…

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Our Shows Good Profit on Year Sheep Show, £106 Annual Show, £550

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

The committee met yesterday. Present, Messrs. James Gibb (president), A. Bragg, J. Armstrong, F. C. Roberts, R. H. Sweeney, F. W. Binbridge, A…

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No Reason for It When People Show Away

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 4

There can be no reason why any reader of this who suffers the tortures of an aching back, the annoyance of urinary disorders, the pains…

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Western Leases Repeal Bill Second Heading Debate Mr. Chaffey's Speech 1930 Act Fair To All SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

The debate on the second reading of the Western Lands (Amendment) Bill was continued in the legislative Assembly to-day…

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Leeton's Summer Show Wamoon School Wins District Exhibit Pavilion Exhibits and Ring Events Only

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 6

A hot day, tempered slightly by a quiet breeze was the weather that prevailed on Wednesday last when the Leeton Show Society held the second half of its Sixteenth Annual Show, the previous half, which was for the stock sections, being held in October…

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British Industries Fair London and Birminchan World's Largest Exhibition London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

The British Industries Fair, which has grown into by far the largest trade exhibition in the world, and which is held in to sections, one in London…

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 2

The organisers of the Wagga District Ambulance annual beach carnival to be held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next…

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