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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

960 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 48

Wyalong's Successful Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 5

According to a report submitted by Mr. N. C. Smith, treasurer to the West Wyalong Show Committee, present indications point to the association…

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Marrar C.W.A. Annual Fancy Fair

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 3

The second annual Fancy Fair, conducted by the Marrar C.W.A. on Saturday last la Winter’s Hall, was a great success. The hall was appropriately…

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Visitors to the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

Amongst the visitors to the Show were Mr. R. H. Hankinson, M.L.A., Mr. Commissioner G. J. Evatt, Mr. R. H. Bradbury, president Griffith…

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Band at the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

The programme of music played by Leeton District Band on the after­noon of the second day at the Show, enlivened the proceedings and made…

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Show Parade a Magnificent Sight

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

The grand parade of prize horses aud cattle, which took place on Wed­nesday afternoon, was a magnificent sight, the equal of which is rarely…

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Royal Visit to Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

Cootamundra's big day is drawing near. Three special trains have been arranged, and the town should have one of the biggest crowds ever…

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Wallendbeen C. of E. Flower Show. Great Success

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 7

After weeks of preparation by the various stall-holders and others keenly interested the above function, on Saturday, proved a great success…

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Splendid Display of the Area's Products LEETON'S 19th. Annual Show Record Attendance and a Great Success

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 1

THE Nineteenth Annual Show of the Leeton Agricultural Society held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, set a still higher stan­dard for the area's yearly exhibition of its products. THE rapid growth of the sheep industry, particularly as regards…

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Squandering Funds Tumut A. & p. Association Committee Adamant Highest Tender Accepted for Show Printing Nearly 100 Per Cent. Above the Lowest Doing What Not One of Them Would Do with Their Own Private Money Exposure Necessary in Public Interest

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

It is the bounden duty of the Press to expose any flagrant miscarriage of justice by committees dealing with the funds of public…

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Leeton Show Wonderful Success

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 8

The 19th annual show opened on Tuesday, and was continued on Wednesday. Ideal weather prevailed, and the show in every way was a…

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Young Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 2

This year's annual show at Young Young a profit of £50. This, however, was more than absorbed by certain capital expenditure before the…

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Tumut Show Society's Questionable Decision In Accepting Queer Show Printing Tender Tumut Papers Wholesale Slashing of Prices Son v. Father, in Job Printing War

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 1

Questionable beyond doubt is the decision of the Tumut Show Society to accept a tender of £19 against one of £10/7/…

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Rose Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

The Leeton Horticultural Society will be holding its annual exhibition on Saturday, October 27, in the Glideaway. Entries…

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District News Morundah Sports Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

The Morunduh sports carnival, in aid of the local sports clubs, was held on the nice course on Wednesday last. (lOth October), and despite the…

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Leeton Show Awards Corrections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

Section C, Class 3: Draught Colt, 2 years and under, should read W. W. Hosking, not A. J. Longmire. Section H, Class 2: Merino Ewe,…

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Trains to Griffith Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 2

Passengers may travel on the ordinary train, either to-day or tomorrow, leaving Leeton at 11.57 p.m. or catch the special to Griffith…

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Police Activities During Show Days

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

Leeton escaped the list of crime offences that has been attendant at other towns during their Show week…

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Sarazen and Kirkwood Exhibition Matches to Be Permitted Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 6

The Victorian Golf Association has relaxed its ban on Sarazen and Kirk wood playing in exhibition matches before the Centenary championships,…

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Exhibited at the Show Royal Rice Header

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

At the Leeton Show, Messrs. S. Richards and Co. Ltd. had a fine exhibit of farm machinery, ploughs, harrows, combine, saw bench…

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Sidelights and High Lights of the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

LEETON—la[?] of golden sun.— shine—go[?] oranges and golden hearts—I know, because I met some of them…

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