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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Seventy-second Show Riverina's Great Annual Carnival Rural Progress in Wagga District Growth and Expansion of Primary and Secondary Industries

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 6

The pioneers who in 1865 laid the foundations of the organisation of Wagga's annual shows were undoubtedly men of spirit and vision; but it is doubtful if they ever, in their most contemplative moments, pictured anything like the scene…

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Junior Farmers Splendid Exhibition in Hammond Hall Interesting and Educational

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 6

The Junior Farmers' Club special exhibit this year was in the same annexe of the Hammond Hall as in previous years, but this time it was far more…

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WELCOME To the Show Greetings to Wagga Visitors

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 6

On a grander and bigger scale, the 72nd annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association is being presented,…

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Sharman's Troupe Arrives Big Attractions for Show Fighting Footballer

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 12

The arrival early yesterday, direct from the Brisbane Royal Show of this evergreen troupe of athletic celebrites has aroused a deal of interest among…

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Advance, Wagga Show M.P, and A.A. Progress Glimpses Into the Past Education by Example, Sample, and Work in the Field

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 6

The question might be asked: What has the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association to show for its existence of nearly three-quarters of a century? The question is not difficult to answer. A comparison of…

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Wagga Waggas Great Carnival Week The Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association Annual Exhibition Displaying the Wonderful Primary Resources of Riverina Complete Official Prize List - - - Interesting Descriptive Articles by Experts Keen Competition in Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs and Farm Produce The Strength of the Country "A Contented Yeomanry—a Country's Pride" Back to the Land—herein lies the security of the Commonwealth (Block by Courtesy of Melbourne "Argus")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 5

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St. Michael's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 7

The spacious grounds of St Joseph's school were crowded last night with a happy throng which joined in the spirit of St Michael's carnival with…

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Cowra Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 6

Cowra's annual show will be held on September 15 and 16, and for this, general entries will close on September 8. A special cup will be awarded to the…

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Lockhart Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 3

The Lockhart annual show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23. There will be a splendid ring programme on both…

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Wagga Show Races

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 6

The secretary of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club reports that all arrangements for the Wagga Show race meeting on Friday and Saturday next are…

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District Shows Junee Jubilee Week of Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 3

The municipality of Junee is celebrating the 50th anniversay Of the incorporation of the municipality between September 27 and October 4 next. A…

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Postal Facilities at Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 5

The Wagga post office will be open from 9 a.m until 12 noon today for the transaction of all classes of business. Outgoing…

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Round the Sideshows New Attractions at Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 5

Everything is now in full swing at the Wagga show ground for the third day of Messrs. Greenhalgh and Jackson's many new attractions…

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Trade Displays the Business Man at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 2

Many business firms took advantage of the show to display their wares, and their exhibits attracted many of the visitors…

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Gundagai Does Well at Wagga Show Success In The Ring

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 4

Gundagai was well represented at the Wagga Show this - week, "and gained, several successes in the ring. In the thoroughbred horse section,…

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The Show Mecca for the Multitude Visitor's Impressions Rural Industry Epitomised

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 5

The showground was the Mecca of a very big crowd of residents and visitors yesterday. The weather suddenly fined up…

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Some Show Sections Keen Competition Among Birds Merino Open Glass Interesting Trade Displays

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 2

The poultry, as is usual at the Wagga Show, made up a very strong class. Entries were numerous, the quality excellent, and the competition was keen. Owing to the size of the sheep entries judging was not completed…

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BOXING At Show Footballer Wins Exciting Bout Will Meet Negro To-day for £40

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 10

Wagga show patrons always look forward to seeing something good in the fistic and wrestling art wheneveour ex-Riverina boxer and now great…

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Huge Crowd Attends Second Day of Wagga Show Huge Attends Second Day Record Gate Takings Pleasant Weather Conditions High Standard of Exhibits Praised Splendid Ring Programme

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 5

There was a crowd of about 20,000 persons at the Wagga Showgrouhd yesterday, and the takings at the tumbles totalled £954/3/9, which is a record. Last year the turnstiles…

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Young Show Entries

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 2

Entries in the general classes throughout the main body of the schedule should be made by this Saturday, although it is…

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