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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.s.w

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

The Council and officers of the Royal Agricultural Society have just completed a record Show in practically every direction, and are now…

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A Parson and the Royal Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

Incensed by the holding of the Royal Sydney Show on Good Friday, the Rev. Frost, of Coraki, prayed continuous rain would fall on that…

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Henty Show Society Annual Meeting Held

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society Was held on Tuesday afternoon in the School of Arts. The president (Mr…

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Coolamon Silver Jubilee Show. Prize Money Approximately £400

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

The meeting of the committee of the Coolamon Silver Jubilee Show on Tuesday afternoon tost wag well attended and the interest and…

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Flower Show Big Display of Beautiful Flowers Is Expected To-morrow

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 2

The annual flower show and industrial exhibition in aid of the St. Thomas' Church of England will be held under the auspices of te Ladies…

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Murrumburrah Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 2

The carnival in aid of the School of Arts and the Murrumburrah sports ground funds was begun on Wednesday afternoon, when a street…

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"The Geisha" Last Night of Bright Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 2

The Wagga Musical Society presentation, "The Geisha," continued on its tuneful way at the Oxford Theatre last night. The attendance was good,…

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Australia Fair Brilliantly Wins Wagga Diamond Jubilee Gold Cup Large and Happy Crowd Attend Farlure and Tobago Placed in Cup Race Record Profit Expected From Cup Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 5

A popular favorite with the public, Australia Fair, after being prominent throughout the running, and narrowly escaping interference at a critical stage of the race, finished brilliantly to win the Diamond…

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Sydney Grammar School Easily Wins Head of the River G.P.S. REGATTA Shore Second and High Third Winners' Fine Exhibition In Cold and Blustery Weather Conditions SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

Sydney Grammar School won the Head of the River rowing championship tins afternoon on the Parramatta River. Sydney Church of England Grammar School was second, Sydney High School third, and Scots College fourth…

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Autumn Flower Show Attendance Marred by Rain Magnificent Display of Dahlias

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 2

This year St Thomas's Ladies' Guild conducted the annual flower show in aid of St. Thomas's Church and decided upon an innovation by…

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The Show Ball

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 1

The Tumut Agricultural and Pastoral Association were favored With splendid weather for their show Ball, held in O'Brien's Hall on…

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Annual Show Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 2

The annual meeting of tho Leeton Show Society takes place on Tuesday night next lit Kurrajong Hall. All members of the general public…

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The May Flower Show Final Arrangements

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 4

At a meeting of the Horticultural Society, arrangements were finalised for the May Flower Show. It was decided to alter the date of the show…

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Back to Coolamon Week CARNIVAL & Dance to Be Held

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 3

A meeting of the [?] to Coolamon Work Committee was held on Tuesday night last There [?] were [?]…

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Ganmain Show. MR. A. Hatty Elected President Prize Money Assn

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Ganmain A. and P. Association was held on Saturday afternoon last. Those present were: Messrs F…

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Tumut Flower Show Organised by Presbyterian Church Successful Financial Result Despite Bad Weather

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 7

The annual flower show and baza[?] organised by the Tumut Presbyterian Church was held in O'Brien's Hall, Tumut, last week. The weather was…

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Empire Trade British Industries Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 9

At a meeting of the Directors of the Glasgow Chamber or Commerce says the Glasgow "Herald," the President (Sir A. Steven Brisland)…

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Show Sheep Drive

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 4

The Wagga show committee, anticipating a substantial increase in the number of sheep exhibited at the forthcoming show, to bo held on…

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Amusements a Two-feature Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1934 · page 6

"Stage Mother" and "Smoky" are on at the Capitol for the last time to-night. "Stage Mother" is, in two words, Alice Brady. Although well,…

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Ladies's Auxiliary Baby Show Magnificent Success Results Exceed £100

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 30 April 1934 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon [?]as one of the meet successful functions of its kind over held in Gundagai even[?]ted, when the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary's Baby Show and Fair took place. For Saturday was Baby Day in Gundagai and close on 100…

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