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Shows & fairs, 1934

960 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 48

Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 2

The annual Albury show is fixed for September 11, 12, and 13. In addition to the usual prize money there will be cups for the draught horse…

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Show Week Attractions

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 3

Brightness and gaiety will be the keynote of the show week attractions at the Capitol and Plaza Theatres. All the pictures are of a high…

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Capitol, Show Week

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 3

Three of the comedians from George White's "Scandals," showing at the Capitol Theatre Beautiful on the Friday to Monday of Show Week…

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Amusements Show Week Pictures

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 4

The entertainment provided by the management of the Capital and Plaza Theatres is undoubtedly of a high standard and during the show…

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Jimmy Sharman for Show Famous Villa Coming

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 4

It will be welcome news to the sporting fraternity throughout Riverina to know that their old favorite will be making his annual appearance…

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Pashometer for Wagga Show Proceeds to District Hospital

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 4

One of the most interesting attractions at the Wagga Show this year will be the original pashometer which caused such a sensation and attracted…

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Wagga Show 70th Anniversary Opening Day To-morrow Record Number of Entries

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 6

Wagga will celebrate its 70th anniversary show this week, and in order to commemorate fittingly its 70 years of existence, will be held over a period…

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Wagga Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 2

The indications are that, given a fine day, the special train for the Wagga Show from Urana will be well patronised…

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Show Holidays

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 4

The show holiday arrangements in Wagga include the closing of commercial houses for a half day to-morrow and a half day on Thursday. The…

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Wagga's Carnival Week Seventieth Anniversary Show Record Entries and High Standard Awards Made Yesterday

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 2

The 70th anniversary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association will begin at the Wagga showground this morning. Judging by the record number of entries received, the fine weather promised, and the elaborate…

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Lockhart Show. a Record Looked For

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 2

The Lockhart A. and P. Society is looking forward to a record Show on Wednesday, September 26. Unfortunately, weather may, of course,…

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Latest Forecasts Fine for the Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 4

The following an the latest official weather forecasts:—State: Unsettled along the coast with rain extending to the…

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Items of News Show Races

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 5

The secretary of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club reports that all arrangements for the show race meeting on Saturday and Monday next are well…

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Maples Display at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 8

Maples, the big Riverina home furnishers, usually select pride of place at the Kyeamba Smith Hall. The effort of this large Lome furnishing…

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Church of England Tea Tent at Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 5

Owing to the state of the town water supply, the Church of England tea tent committee has made definite arrangements, to have a fresh and…

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The Prince Definitely to Visit Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 2

The secretary of the Cootamundra A.P.H. and I Association has received a message from Major Marr, Canberra, Director of the Royal visit…

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Sharman at the Show Riverina's Best v. TROUPE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 9

Since the arrival in town of this troupe of boxing and wrestling celebrities boxing talk has been one of the chief topics of conversation where…

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Sheep Cups at the Wagga Show Donors and Winners Last Year

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 2

Reading from left to right, the trophies are the Allan Knight Cup for the champion Dorset Horn Ram (won by Millbank Ltd.); Border Leicester Sheepbreeders' Cup (won by A. S. Brunskill, Dalkelth); top centre, Export Lamb Cup, donated by the Federal Council of the A.S.B.B.S. (won by T. V. and R. L. Brunskill, Ingiewood); below, Southdown Cup, presented by the Registered Southdown Sheepbreeders'…

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Wagga's 70Th Annual Show Points From Schedule Many Additions and Improvements All Previous Efforts Eclipsed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 2

An extra effort was made this year to provide an exhibition worthy of the 70th anniversary, and many attractive additions were made to the…

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Wagga's Seventieth Anniversary Show Opened Yesterday Splendid Weather for First Day Record Entries and Outstanding Quality All Classes Indicate Progress of District Riverina Producers Commended by Judges

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 1

It is a far cry from the year 1865, when Wagga held its first show, to the present day, when Wagga is celebrating its 70th annual festival. The favorable climatic conditions, the fertility of the soil, the enterprise of the pioneers, and the co-operation of all sections of the community, have all played their part in making the Wagga district and Riverina into one of the most productive areas in the Commonwealth. Those behind the original Pastoral…

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