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Shows & fairs, 1933

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Trotting Dispute Strike at a Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 March 1933 · page 2

Several trotting owners, who had dominated for the open speed contest at Goulburn Show on Thursday afternoon, went on strike as a…

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C.w.a. Handicrafts Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 2

The president of the wagga branch of the Country Women's Association (Mrs. G. W. Bellair) Writes as follow: "Country women are getting a…

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Women Athletes Track Carnival Miss Kennedy's Record Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 4

New South Wales suffered a sharp setback in the 100 yards at the first Australian women's track championship, held to-day at the Amateur…

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A Comparison in Show Takings

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1933 · page 3

Hillston Show receipts for the past year were £837/11/5, as against the Griffith Society receipts of £717/5/11. Gate money receipts at Hilliston were…

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Lockhart Show Society. a Splendid Report by the Hon. Secs. and Hon. Treasurer. Overdraft Down From £650 to £309

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1933 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Lockhart A. and P. Society was held on Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs. J. M. Gollasch (President), J…

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Wagga First Dorset Horn Cup From England for Show Competition

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1933 · page 5

As the outcome of the zeal and enterprise of Mr. P. A. Mills, breeders of Dorset Horn sheep will have the opportunity of competing at the Wagga…

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Tumbarumba Show Additional Awards

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 30 March 1933 · page 2

Following are the awards made at the Tumbarumba show that were not published last week [?] PRODUCE…

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Narandera Easter Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 2

Excellent entries have been received for the Narandera Athletic Association’s big carnival on Easter Saturday and Monday. In the Gift, of £125…

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The Sydney Radio Exhibition

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 5

The above, at the Sydney Town Hall, has certainly, eclipsed similar exhibitions over the past eight years. The range of receivers is greater than…

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Handicrafts and Home Industries Exhibition

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 5

The Country Women's Association is advancing another step by organising a Handicrafts and Home Industries Exhibition, in promoting which…

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Royal Easter Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 4
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The surprising figures in the horse, cattle, and pig sections showing such a big increase over last year's phenomenal entries are continuing as…

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Swimming Narandera's Second Olympic Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 2

The Narandera Swimming Club invited Mrs. Chambers and the Olympic swimmers back for a return visit and on Wednesday last, held the…

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At the Sydney Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 5

The only Curtiss pilot machine in Australasia will be at a Sydney show, and the public [?] be permitted to try their skill for the small sum of…

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Olympic Swimmers Again Visit Narandera Successful Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 2

For the second time within a month, the Narandera Swimming Club was on Wednesday last honored with a visit from three lady champion…

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Radio in 1933 the Sydney Exhibition Remarkable Progress

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 6

The Radio Exhibition now in progress at the Sydney Town Hall has certainly eclipsed similar exhibitions over the past 8 years. The range of…

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Handicrafts and Home Industries Exhibition. Under the Banner of the Country Women's Association

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 6

The wonderful and effective work performed by the members of the Country Women's Association of New South Wales (and indeed all over…

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Next Monday, April 3, at Leeton Tom Handley's Big Rodeo Direct from Exhibition, Melbourne

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 2

All the thrills of a real Wild West Round-up, including Wild Brumbies, Steer Riding, Bucking Mules and Donkeys, headed by that…

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Country Women's Association Handicrafts Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 6

The wonderful and effective work performed by members of the Country Womens Association of New South Wales, and indeed all over Australia,…

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Chrysanthemum Growing for Exhibition Lecture by Mr. T. Wood

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 2

Mr. T. Wood, curator of the Wagga municipal gardens, delivered an interesting address on chrysanthemum growing for exhibition to a good…

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