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Shows & fairs, 1932

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Venetian Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

To-night the second annual Venetian carnival in aid of the Wagga District Hospital will begin at the Esplanade, Wagga. Everything is [?]…

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Motor Car Industry Exhibition Opened Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 2

Declaring open the Australian Automotive Industry Exhibition to-day the president of the Chamber of Manufactures (Mr. H. Gordon Bennett) said…

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Venetian Carnival Splendid Attendance Esplanade Gaily Lighted Decorated Boats Make Fine Display

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 5

It was a happy inspiration which last year prompted the Wagga District Hospital Board to have a Venetian carnival, as the function turned…

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Junior Farmers' Club Preparation of Poultry for the Show Pen

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 3

In preparing 'birds for show, the use of the training pen is sadly neglected, and afton amateurs wonder why they do not win. Yet the reason…

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Country Boys To See Harbor Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 7

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. The Young…

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Venetian Carnival Large Attendance Last Night Record Baby Show Entries

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

The Wagga District Hospital Venetian carnival was continued last night, when another exceptionally big crowd wan present. The carnival…

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Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

Arrangements for the big swimming carnival in the Leeton P.& C. Association Baths are well in hand. Attention is directed to advertisement in…

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Narandera Easter Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 3

Pedestrians and cyclists are reminded that the date for the closing of entries for all events to be decided at the Narandera Easter…

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Carnival Continues To-night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

The carnival will be continued tonight, when it is expected that another large crowd will be present. In addition to boxing and wrestling,…

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Sydney's Royal Easter Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Prospects for the forthcoming Show are exceedingly bright. Early indications point to record entries in every section. All previous figures…

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District News Darlington Point Swimming Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 3

A swimming carnival was held in the river at Darlington Point on Saturday afternoon, and despite the fact that the fixture was hurriedly…

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Tumut Swimming Carnival Record Entries From Visiting Champions

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon. 10th February, the- Tamant -Swimming Club will hold its second annual swimming carnival, in the swimming pool. Club…

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'If We Had 'Em in Dublin' "We'd Show 'Em!" Language Was Vile" Said Police

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 3

"If we had the b—s in Dublin" shouted Douglas Lamont (24), when the police had lilted him and a companion on Saturday night last on a…

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Surf Carnival Sensations NEWCASTLE

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 23

There were sensations at the Newcastle surf carnival to-day. During a [?] race, one boat wast dashed on to the rooks and [?]…

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Sheep Show to Be Revived

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 6

The Sydney sheep show, which was abandoned last year is to be revived. It has always resulted in a loss, but the Sheepbreeders'…

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Hospital Carnival Decorated Boats Display Generous Public Support

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 11

The banks of Lake Wollunday, near the Soldiers' Hall, presented a gay scene on Wednesday night, the opening night of the Wagga…

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Royal Easter Show Record Entries Expected

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 19

Prospects for the forthcoming Show are exceedingly bright, Early indications point to record entries in every section. "The figures for the…

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Venetian Carnival Good a Ttendance Last Night Despite Bad Weather Concluding Session To-night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 2

Despite the inclement weather conditions which prevailed yesterday afternoon and evening, the Wagga District Hospital Venetian Carnival attracted…

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Britain's Fair Trade Policy

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

A vastly important page of British history was written on Thursday when a crowded House of Commons was informed of the Ministrys's policy for…

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Our Show Next Month Committee Getting Ready

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

With the annual show not far distant, the local committee is making all preparations. At a meeting last week many items were discussed…

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