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Shows & fairs, 1934

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Leeton Church of England Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1934 · page 2

The annual flower show in connection with the Church of England at Leeton was held in St." Peter's Hall, Leeton, on Thursday and Friday last…

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Presbyterian Fair. £45 Realised

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 2

Very successful was the annual flower fete held in connection with the Lockhart Presbyterian Church in the School of Arts, on Saturday…

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Band Carnival and BAZAAR

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 2

Great progress has been made with the organisation of the Band Carnivals and Bazaar, which will be held in the Band Hall and Shire yard…

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Hockey Carnival Knock-out Competition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 3

The Hockey Carnival at Leeton on Sunday proved an attractive fixture, the following teams participating. Narandera Brownles, Yenda, Melba,…

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Lockhart C.w.a. the Wool Exhibition

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 2

Lockhart C. W. A. branch held an exceptionally well-attended meeting: on Friday under the Presidency of Mrs S. George…

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C. of E. Flower Show Attendance Improves on Second Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 3

The annual Flower Show, in aid of funds or the Church of England, was declared open on Thursday afternoon by Mr. J. Ward, manager of the…

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Show Association Annual Gymkhana

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 May 1934 · page 3

The A.P.H., and I. Association's annual gymkhana was held on the showground to-day in perfectly fine weather, though no doubt…

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Australian Film Exhibition Banned Kelly Gang As Theme Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1934 · page 1

Giving reasonS for the banning of the film "When the Kellys Rode," the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) to-day said that anything that glorified crime…

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Boree Creek Flower Show Successful Effort

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 3

A flower show and dance, was held in the Boree Creek Memorial Hall last Saturday afternoon and night, in aid of the funds for installing an electric…

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Junior Red Cross Exhibition Local Prize Winner

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

Word was received during last week that at the recent exhibition of needle work and knitting work by the Junior Red Cross, held at the Town Hall…

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Coolamon Silver Jubilee Show. Monthly Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

At the monthly meeting at the Coolamon A. and P. Association, held in the School of Arts an Tuesday last, the lolloping were present. Mr. W…

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Empire Day Celebrations Public Invited to Co-operate Children to Be Entertained at Picture Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

Some disappointment was expressed at the meeting convened for the purpose of celebrating Empire day at the poor attendance of the public…

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Gundagai Opens Competition Tumut Beaten After Splendid Exhibition of Football

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 3

When an Irresistible force encounters an immovable body there is always a terrific smash, and the £10 crowd that was at the Tumut…

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Wheat Rally Fair Local Clearance 100,000 Tons Sold Overseas SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

The rally in the wheat market resulted iu a fair clearance of Australian stocks, and the Lindley Walker Wheat Co. estimates that fully 100,000…

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70th Annual Show OF M.P. AND A.A. Advantages of Membership

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 2

The Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association has before it this year a task that will call for much organisation and work. The show in…

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Current Topics Men and Affairs Discussed Archbishops Show the Way "SLANGUAGE" FrOM OVERSEAS

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 3

The most talked of man in Sydney today is the new Anglican Archbisbop, Dr Mowll. He has made a definite appeal to all shades of thought…

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Carnival and Dance Great Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

In view of prevailing conditions and the plethora of entertainments town and district residents have lately been called upon to support the carnival…

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Hockey Annual Wagga Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 6

The Wagga Ladies' Hockey Association has again arranged for an exciting carnivals and will hold its annual King's Birthday competitions at the…

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Wagga Poultry Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 May 1934 · page 2

The seventh annual show of the Wagga Poultry Club will be held on June 26 and 27 in the poultry pavilion at the showground. The secretary…

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Interesting Exhibition Match

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 6

An exhibition match of interest has been arranged between leading Wagga golfers, W. Ginman (Country Club professional), A. M Leish (Wagga…

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