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Shows & fairs, 1936

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The Tumbarumba Times Rien Nest Reac Que Le Vral Thursday, Max 28. 1938 the Show Secretary

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 2

As will be read in our news columns, a discussion took place at the annual meeting of the P., A., and H. Society…

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Tumut Intermediate High School Sports Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 5

Friday afternoon (Empire Day) was devoted to sports in the Capper street ground, and the keenest interest was taken in the various…

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Carnival Benefit £72 Handed to Hospital and Ambulance

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 11

There was a representative gathering of butchers, bakers, and fruit erers and representatives of the Wagga District Hospital and…

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Horticultural Society Spring Show Schedule Drawn Up

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 6

The Wagga and District Horticultural Society held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday night, Mr. E. A. Tapscott presiding over a fair…

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Millions of Eggs Exported From Australia Sydney Poultry Show Opened Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 7

Stating that last year more than 5,000,000 dozen eggs had been exported the Assistant Minister (Mr. Shand), opening the forty-second annual show…

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A Fair Deal

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 June 1936 · page 2

"See that he gets a fair death" urged the Rev. Canon Done in an interesting hour's talk yesterday afternoon on the Aborigines. The reverend…

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Men's Tea Address by the Rev. Canon J. Done "The Aborigines" Plea for a Fair Deal

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 June 1936 · page 3

There was a large gathering at the Presbyterian Kindergarten Hall yesterday afternoon, at 4, when a musical programme was arranged by Mr…

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Cross Firing at P. and A. Annual Meeting Divisions Taken On Two Matters J. J. Gardiner Elected Secretary Show Committee to Consist Of 40 Members Show Society Has Good Credit Balance

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 June 1936 · page 1

DIVISIONS had to be taken on two questions at the annual P. and A. meeting on Thursday evening questions at there annual present close on forty members of the Society, who displayed an enthusism that augurs well for the 193 7 Gundagai Show. The financial…

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Rugby Carnival To-morrow's Big Games

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 2

THE Leeton Rugby League Club is offering at the Showground tomorrow a feast of football, which will be rightly termed a Rugby Carnival. The international match, England v Southern Districts, is sufficient to draw crowds from all parts of the Riverina…

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Interpretation of Rules the Fair Catch or Mark

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 6

Following is another interpretation of the rules of Rugby League football:— The mark is a stumbling block to…

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M'grath Defeated in Exhibition Game Philadelphia

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 1

Grant defeated M'Grath in an exhibition match to-day 6/4, 6/4. The American was by far the better player on to-day's showing…

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Show Decided on Urana People Enthusiastic Substantial District Support Confidently Expected

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 3

One of the best public meetings held in Urana for some years definitely decided to revive the Urana Agricultural Show. Over £100 was promised and reported to bo in sight. As a means of raising funds for the initial expenditure the…

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Tenth Annual Sheep Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 2

Cootamundra's tenth annual sheep show will be bigger and brighter than ever, the schedules have been improved, and three new trophies have…

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Racing Carnival Four Days at Cowra District Meetings

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 8

One of the most popular racing carnivals on the western line is that of the Cowra Jockey Club, whose four days' fixtures are incorporated in the…

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Wagga Show Ball Next Month

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 6

After a lapse of six years, the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agriculture Association has decided to hold a Show Ball this year. It…

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Items of News Sydney Sheep Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 6

Entries received for the forty-first annual sheep show, conducted by the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association, to take place at the Sydney…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) a Fair Deal (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 2

Sir,—Being a constant reader of your valuable paper would you kindly print this letter for me. On walking around the sports ground on sports…

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Annual Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 3

Leeton Show takes place in October next, and being the 21st, it should be a "bumper" exhibition. Settlers can help by preparing…

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Wagga Poultry Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 6

There was a large attendance of members of the Wagga Poultry Club at a meeting to complete arrangements for the forthcoming show. The…

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1936 Annual Sheep Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 1

The entries received for the 41st annual sheep show conducted by the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association to take place on the…

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