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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

960 stories in Riverina's papers · page 36 of 48

Huge Working Bee Prepares Ground for Show Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 2

During the week-end the Leeton Showground was the scene of great activity, when a large "working bee" divided up into sections preparing…

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Narandera Race Club Prospects for Show Meeting Very Gratifying

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Narandera Race Club was held at the Royal Mail Hotel on Wednesday evening last when there were present…

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Centenary Show £25,000 for New Buildings Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 1

The R.A.S. has decided to allocate £25,000 towards the erection of new buildings and general improvements at the showgrounds. The society plans…

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Sport & Pastime the Turf A.J.C. Spring Carnival Silver Ring (14) Brilliantly Wins the Epsom Derby Honors to Theo (7/1) Dermid and Australia Fair Placed in Epsom Rogilla Again Defeats Peter Pan in Stakes Silver King Makes Running in the Derby, But Was Outstayed by Theo

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 5

The A.J.C. Spring Carnival commenced at Randwick on Saturday. There was a good attendance. Keen interest was taken in the racing, the…

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Local and General Flower Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 2

The Methodist spring flower and fair will be held on Friday, October 19, at the Town Hall. The schedule reveals that a number of new…

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Narrandera Races Show Meeting To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 6

The show meeting of the Narrandera Race Club, which is to be held to-morrow and Friday, is the first fixture for the last four years and marks the…

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Show Week Entertainments

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

On Wednesday night the Annual Show Ball attracted a good attendance' in the Globe Theatre, and those who were present enjoyed dancing to the…

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Melbourne Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 4

Pinal details of entries received for the Centenary Royal Show in Melbourne, which will begin on October 18, were announced by the secretary…

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HILLSTON 53rd Annual Show Most Successful Exhibition Ground Record Established in Ladies' High Jump Weather Conditions Most Unfavorable

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 2

The fifty-third Annual Show of Hillston Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Ideal weather conditions had prevailed earlier in the week, and the hope was freely expressed that such glorious days would continue throughout the…

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Fodder Conservation Royal Agricultural Society Competitions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 6

Resulting from the recent fodder conservation conference held in Sydney by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, new…

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Show Day Procession

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

"Great preparations are being made for the huge procession on Show Day," reports the organiser, Mr. O. G. Washington. This procession will…

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Show Night Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 3

Once again the Leeton District Band will be holding its annual dance on Show night in the Dormitory Hall, when the dancing public can rest…

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Beautiful Hibiscus Show Delights Strathnaver

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 8

A memory that will long remain with passengers who took the recent Strathnaver cruise to Suva is the beautiful hibiscus show organised by…

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Show Week Entertainments the Bazaar

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 5

Gaily decorated stalls and enterprising attendants have attracted people to the Criterion Hall each night this week, the function in…

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Century Show 60,000 People Present

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 1

More than 60,000 people crowded into the Royal Agricultural Society's ground at Claremont to-day where Prince Henry officially declared open…

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Leeton Show Next Tuesday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

EVERYTHING is now ready for Leeton's big exhibition next Tuesday and Wednesday. Entries are coming in fast and the…

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Annual Methodist Flower show Very Successful Execution

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

The annul Methodist Flower show held on Thursday of last week was very successful the nett profit being £50, nearly £10 more than last year…

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High Jump Judge's Ban on Whips Action at Geelong Show Geelong

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 8

Before the high jumping contest at the Geelong show yesterday, Mr. J. Henry, the judge, called owners and riders together, and said that, in view…

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Narandera Show Increased Attendance and Delightful Weather Outstanding Clydesdales and Farm Produce Interesting Ring Events

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

The 52nd annual exhibition of the Narandera P. and A. Association which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, may be classed…

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Melbourne Royal Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 October 1934 · page 10

Final details of entries received for the Centenary Royal show which will begin on October 18, were announced on Monday by the…

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