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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Junee P., A. and I. Association Show Carnival in September

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 7

As a result of the public meeting held on July 20, at which it was decided to reform the Junee P. A. and Association, a meeting of the…

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Paza Show Week

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 7

Little Shirley Temple the amazing 5 year old star of "Stand Up and Cheer," coming to the Plaza Wednesday to Friday of show week…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 3

A show carnival will be held on the now showground at junee on September 2 . The events will include trotting, back racing, jumping, and…

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Capitol Show Week

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 2

One of the spectacular ballets from "Flying Dawn to Rio," showing at the Capitol Theatre Beautiful during show week…

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Diggers' Carnival an Enjoyable Afternoon at Wagga

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 2

War-time atmosphere was to some extent created at the Wagga Country Golf Club's links, Lake Albert, on Wednesday afternoon, when…

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Schoolboys' Conduct Mr. Owen Resents Criticism Show Society Discussion

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 8

A DIFFERENCE of opinion has arisen between Mr. T. A. Owen (Principal of Leeton Inter-mediate High School) and the…

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Show Association "A Bit of a Bombshell" Curtailment of Prince's Time Here But Hope Still for a Full Hour

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 8

Mr. J. A. Gibb (president) occupied the chair at a committee meeting held at Mr. G. B. Black's office yesterday. Sheep Show Statement…

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Show Trots

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 7

Owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the "Wagga show trots close with the secretary of the M. P. and A. A (Mr…

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Albury Show Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 14

Owing to clashing with Federal election day when no liquor license would be allowed the committee of the Albury Racing Club decided on…

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The Rock Wins Leeton Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 7

The Book hockey girls visited Leeton for the carnival and won the Glesson Shield. They travelled by motor bus, arriving at Leeton about…

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Narandera Race Club Show Meeting Arranged

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 11

After being in recess since early in 1930, the Narande a Turf Club has been re-formed, and it was decided to hold the first meeting…

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Wagga Show Races Two Days Programme

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 14

The programme for the M.T.C. Show Races at Wagga on August 25 and 27 has been issued, six events being net set down for each day, and…

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Wagga Show Jumping Programme Large Entry of Sheep

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 3

The Wagga Show which this year will be held over four days August 21, 22, 13, and 24, will be a much bigger and brighter exhibition than…

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Wagga Show August 21, 22, 23. 24 Trotting Entries Close Today

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 4

All the entrics except trotting events, for the Wagga Show have now closed, and the secretary (Mr. F. H. Croaker) is busy classifying them. It…

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ELECTION Dr. Earle Page Visits Wagga in Show Week Accompanied by Messrs. Collins and Abbott

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 1

Dr. Earle Page, leader of the United Country Party, has arranged to take in Wagga and Abbury in his itinerary on August 20 and 24, and will speak…

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Show Week Shows What's on at the Plaza

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 5

"If business cards were used in Hollywood I'd have some new ones ordered, with the inscription: 'Actor, writer, director." Warner Baxter…

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Week-end Football Results—All Codes Australian Rules Leeton Carnival Melbourne Teams' Visit Wonderful Success

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 4

Despite the miserable weather, the visit of the Melbourne League teams, Hawthorn and Footscray, to Leeton was an outstanding success. Rain…

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Wagga Show Record Entries Increase in Most Sections Horses and Sheep Show Substantial Gains

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 4

The entries for Wagga's 70th annual show constitute a record. Figures supplied yesterday by the secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and…

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Football Carnival at Leeton Hawthorn and Footscray Teams' Visit

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 3

The visit of the Footscray and Hawthorn football teams from Melbourne to Leeton on Saturday created a good deal of interest and the…

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Wagga Show Races Nominations Close on

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 8

Owners and trainers are remanded that nominations for the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's Show meeting on August 25 and 27 close on Thursday night…

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