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Shows & fairs, 1932

807 stories in Riverina's papers · page 24 of 41

Lockhart Show. Rain Insurance. — Working Bee. — Collectors Appointed

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1932 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Lockhart A. and P. Society was held on Saturday, the President (Mr. J. M. Gollasch) being in the chair…

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S.w.d.a.a.a. Carnival Successful Sports at Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1932 · page 2

The annual carnival of South Western Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held in the Narandera Park on Friday last. In conformity with…

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Spring Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 2

This year Messrs. Solomon Cohen, Ltd., say, without fear of contradiction, that they have the finest range of frocks, hats, dress goods, gloves…

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President's Greeting Welcome to Show Visitors

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 1

It is with the greatest pleasure that, on behalf of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, I extend a very cordial welcome to the special visitors, representatives of other societies, and the general…

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Wagga Show Week Entertainments Attractive Programmes at the Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the Capitol Theatre last night to witness the first screening in Wagga of "Hell Divers." A story of the air is…

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Types of British Breeds On View at Wagga Show Dorset Horn

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 2

A splendid dual purpose sheep, which has found great favor with fat lamb raisers. The short, round neck and broad, long, straight back, together with its compact shoulders and broad and deep quarters, with an abundance of flesh, makes an ideal carcase for export purposes. The wool is of good staple, dense and firm to the touch. Has occupied a prominent place in sheep breeding in Riverina for many years. Its lively, mobile carriage, broad…

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Sharman at the Show Boyce M'grath to Tight Negro Ken Craft Matched

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 3

The opening session of Shaman's popular troupe of boxers and wrestlers at the showground yesterday was well patronised and gave sample proof of…

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Wild West Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 7

The Riverina Wild West Show will be showing again today at the showground. Among the horses in this show is a mare called Eringoarah,…

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Attractive Exhibit Christian Brothers' High School Art Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 3

The judge in the arts section (Mr. Peter Bousfield) yesterday made special reference to an outstanding feature of the schools' section, the work of pupils…

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Show Traffic Accident Two Girls Injured

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 2

At almost the peak of the traffic rush from the Wagga Showground last evening an accident occurred which, but for the prompt action of a car…

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Mammoth Hockey Carnival Coolac's Big Day Goes Into the Night

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 2

Hockey history was made at Coolac yesterday, and the village takes the honor not only of being the premier hockey centre of this district,…

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Show Week Attractions Splendid Programme at the Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 7

The management of the Capitol Theatre presents a further splendid programme commencing at the matinee to-day. The first picture, "Old…

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Sheep Breeders Association Meeting Held at Wagga Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 4

Members of sheep breeders' association in Wagga took opportunity of the show attracting them to hold their annual meetings. One of these was…

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Second Day of Wagga's 68th Annual Show Glorious Weather Huge Crowd Again Atm Great Carnival Retrospect and Revelry Favorable Comment By Visitors Hunting, Jumping, Trotting, and Rodeo Keep Ringside Thronged

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 2

The scene at the Wagga show ground yesterday, the chief day of the 68th Wagga show, was reminiscent of the best days of the show before markets crashed and the world of finance came toppling about our ears. A merry crowd wandered about the ground…

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As Others See Us How Our Visitors Liked the Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 2

Some of the visitors to Wagga for the show gave their opinions, yesterday on the exhibition, one of them being Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R., who had…

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Exciting Boxing at the Show M'grath Scores K.o

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 7

The Jimmy Sharman troupe of boxers and wrestlers proved to be one of the paramount attractions among all the show attractions at the show…

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Junior Farmers at the Show Exhibit Highly Praised Minister for Education's Visit

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 5

The display by the junior farmers of the southern district in the Hammond Hall was the subject of favorable comment yesterday by all who…

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Wagga Show a Successful Carnival Narandera Prize Winners

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 2

The Wagga show was held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and yesterday and was a highly successful exhibition. The takings on the turnstiles on the…

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Lockhart Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 5

Entries for the Lockhart show, which will be held on September 21, are now being received. The attractions will include bullock riding,…

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Sporting Notes the Spring Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 2

The race meeting at Warwick Farm to-morrow may be rightly regarded as the official curtain raiser to the great N.S. Wales racing…

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