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Shows & fairs, 1931

765 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 39

Amusements Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 6

To-morrow night the Wagga District Ambulance annual beach carnival will open and it will be continued on thursday, Friday and Saturday nights…

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Batlow Swimming Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

On Saturday, 7th February, the day being hot, a most enjoyable afternoon was spent by many at the Batlow Swimming Pool. Quite a…

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Leeton's Summer Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

A hot day, tempered slightly by a quiet breeze, was the weather that prevailed on Wednesday last when the Leeton Show Society held the…

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Beach Carnival for the Ambulance

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

To-morrow (Wednesday) night the annual beach carnival will be opened by the Wagga District Ambulance, and continued on Thursday, Friday…

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Live Weight of Show Sheep

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

Messrs W. B. Pepper and G. H. Carlson who put in good work on Show Day on behalf of the Society, prevailing on people to estimate the…

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Show Night Ball a Great Success

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

The Glideaway Open-air Floor was taxed to its utmost capacity last Wednesday, night, when the Leeton District Bahd held its Annual Show…

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Country Boys Easter Excursions to Royal Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney, and to Bee the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour…

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Culcairn Shire Rates Deputation to Council Reduction Electricity Supply Agreement Rating of Show Ground Challenged

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held yesterday and a considerable amount of important business was transacted, including finances rates, electricity supply, and unemployment…

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Amusements Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 6

The Wagga District Ambulance annual beach carnival opens to-night stud will be continued on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Yesterday men…

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In the Garden Notes for Amateurs and Professionals Growing Show Chrysanthemums

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemums growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience proves that…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

A huge two days' carnival is being arranged to help the funds of the Wagga District Hospital. If the Wagga Municipal Council consents, the…

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Swimming Club Club Carnival on 24th February Championship Carnival on 4th MARCH

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Narandera Swimming Club was held on Monday evening last, there being present Messrs. F. T. Yeoman…

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Garden Notes. Growing Show Chrysanthemums

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

As an exhibitor at many snows, I would advise Chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now…

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The Garden Growing Show' Chrysanthe Mums

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

As an exhibitor at many shews, would advise Chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience…

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Ambulance Carnival Storm Causes Damage Volunteers Wanted To-day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

The annual beach carnival of the Wagga District Ambulance was continued last night, and a good crowd was in attendance when a violent…

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Country Boys Easter Excursidns to Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

One again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Roya, show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbor, the bridge…

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Education by Travel Y.a.l. Excursion to Royal Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

There will, no doubt, be many parents who will be attracted to a proposal of the Young Australia League, whereby a big group of country boys…

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Fair Exchange a New Back for an Old One. How a Bad Back Was Made Strong

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

The back aches at times with a dull, indescribable feeling, making yon weary and restless; piercing pains shoot across the region of the…

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

Crowds flocked last night to the Wagga Ambulance annual beach carnival and had a most enjoyable time amid the sparkling lights, and the…

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Beach Carnival Ambulance Benefit

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

Opening with a very successful first night on Wednesday, the Wagga Ambulance was unfortunate on Thursday night in receiving the…

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