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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Wagga Kennel Club's Show Outstanding Success Dog Lovers Defy Weather Amazing Result of Popularity Contest

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 2

Notwithstanding that the bleak, showery weather of yesterday was all against a satisfactory exhibition, the third annual championship show of the Wagga Kennel Club, held in the Drill Hall grounds, was one of the most…

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Successful Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 4

Although rain last week affected the attendance at the Wagga Poul[?]y Club's annual show, the committee must feel gratified at the excellent…

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Most Successful Exhibitor at Dog Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 2

It was announced yesterday by the Wagga Kennel Club that the Secretary's Cup donated for the most successful exhibitor at Monday's show,…

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Sheep Show & Dog Trials Official Opening Personalities as Speakers Including Visiting Lady Journalist

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 3

The president of the Show Association (Mr. James Gibb) is not given to exaggerating, but on leading off with the speeches at…

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Cootamundra Sheep Show World's Biggest! Record Entries Dog Trials Over Three Days Cootamundra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 2

The Cootamundra Show Association's Tenth Annual Sheep Show was opened to-day. Record entries were received in all sections, including 1000 merino…

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Show Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 4

The committee which is organising the show ball to be held at the Kyeamba smith Hall on Wednesday next reports that the preparations are…

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Voluntary Enlistment Campaign for Fair Trial Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 4

The Minister for Defence (Sir Archdale Parkhill) said to-day that it was proposed shortly to initiate a campaign by which the voluntary…

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Public View the Show Secretary The Editor, Tumbarumba Times

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 3

Sir, --Referring to matters which have appeared in your columns relating to show secretary. As president of the society, it is…

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Grand Carnival Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 2

ON Monday night last, Washington's Cabaret, was the scene of a delightful dance and with streamers, balloons, confetti…

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Coolamon Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 2

The Coolamon Show of 1936 bids fair 30 [?] the Silver Anniversary Show is far as the number of Caps and other trophies to be presented are…

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Festivities and Results in Tull of Cootamundra's Tenth Annual Sheep Show and Dog Trials Sheep Show Smoko Visitors' Praise of the Exhibition

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 7

This annual function on the main night of the sheep show had of record attendance. It was at the Albion hotel, and was…

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Mangoplah Unconquered at Ganmain Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 8

The Mangoplah Football Club added to their already fine record at the Ganmain carnival last Monday, when they reached the height of their…

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Our Great Sheep Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 2

Cootamumdra's tenth annual sheep show has come and gone, and all concerned are elated over the success attained, in which all previous…

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Carnival Dance Presentation of Trophies and Price

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 4

During a dance held in Logan’s Hak at night the winning team was presented with the cup and prize of 25 guineas the Ganmain District…

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Debutantes for Wagga Show Ball

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 4

Reports from outlying centres as well as in Wagga received by the committee organising the Wagga snow ball, to be held at the Kyeamba Smith Hall on…

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Interesting Displays at the Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 2

An interesting exhibit was that of Moffat-Virtue, Ltd., for whom Messrs. John Meagher and Co., Ltd., are the local agents. They ran a two h.p…

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A Bright Show by Glo Quinton's Pupils

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 6

THE Melba Hall was crowded to its capacity on Wednesday night, when in addition to the usual singing programme, Miss…

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Sheep Show Ball Over 200 Present Unique Decorations

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 7

On Wednesday night there, was a happy crowd at the Town Hall, dancing to the lilting music of Mr. Fred. Schmith's Gloomchasers, from Young…

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Griffith Tennis Carnival Narandera Players Compete Miss P. Turner Wins Ladies Singles Championship

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 5

The Griffith Tennis Club's annual championship carnival was held, on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last, and was a great success, but when…

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Hockey Comments on the Wagga Carnival the Rock's Advantages Hard Hitting and Barred Shoes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 2

The Wagga District Hockey Association annual King's Birthday carnival was held on Sunday and Monday under very adverse conditions as it…

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