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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Wagga Show Record

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 2

There were record gate takings at the second day of the Wagga Show on Wednesday, and a crowd of about 20,000. The takings at the turnstiles…

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Wagga Show. Awards of Local Interest

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 4

Wet and [?] conditions on Monday gave way to better weather to Tuesday and on Wednesday, the chief day of the Waga Shaw, good weather…

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C.b.h.s. Fete Boxing and Dancing Good Entertainment Carnival Continues Over Week-end

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 2

The fete which is being conducted in St. Joseph's School grounds, in aid of the Christian Brothers High School, again attracted a big attendance last…

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Prepare For Summer. See Rava and Co.'s Refrigerator Display at the Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 3

For hotel proprietors who are interested In keeping their beer and spirits cool in the summer, we would ask them to inspect the latest electrice…

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Wagga's Seventy Second Show Continued in Fine Weather Revenue Returns Again Exceed Last Year Attendance About 10,000 YESTERDAY Pleasing Ring Programme Tl i:-> 10, Pleasing Ring Programme Concluding Session To-day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 3

Fine weather again prevailed yesterday for the third session of the Wagga show, and there was an excellent attendance, estimated at about 10,000 persons, The takings yesterday again exceeded those for the third day last year,…

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Our Racing Letter Custos at a Disadvantage with N.Z. Jockey Who Didn't Know Track But Might Show to Full Advantage Only When . He Races Over a Bit of Distance the Weight-for Age Cracks in Action Next

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 4

Saturday's Cape Solander Handicap at Rosebery couldn't, be regarded as a fair test of the Derby candidate from N.Z., Custos, ridden…

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Good Poultry Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 6

The Poultry made a magnificent display And the spacious Poultry hall was filled to full capacity. The quality of the exhibits was first-class…

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The Joy Zone the Show Within a Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 2

The Joy Zone at the Wagga Shew can claim to be a "show within the show," and it must be recognised that it plays a big part in the…

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Lismore (V.) Sheep Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 6

There was strong competition in the Corriedale classes at the Lismore (V.) Sheep Show on Wednesday, as many as thirteen entries being received in…

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First Show In 1865

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 1

The Pastoral Association was formed in 1865, its first Show being held in May of that year, and took place on the racecourse fronting Travers…

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Show Race Meeting Concludes the Carnival--show Handicap to Boyfred Wagga Show Races Le Court's Narrow Win in Mangoplah Hcp. J. Manning Rides Three Winners First Day Boyfred Completes the Handicap Double Plaster In Sprint; Royal Corima Atones In Amateur; Grecian Knight Destroyed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 14

The Show Meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club concluded the Carnival Week. The weather held fine, but the…

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All-Wooll Ribbons Used at the Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 6

In furtherance of the "Use More Wool Campaign" the M. P. and A. A. this year used show ribbons made entirely of wool. In appearance…

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Albury Show Races An Attractive Programme Nominations Close

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 15

The Show Race Meeting of the. Albury Racing Club will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, a fortnight hence, and it…

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Wagga Show the Clydesdales Wagga As A Horse Centre 1½ Hours to Judge 1 SECTION

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 5

The Clydesdales showing at Wagga is but a reflection of the big activity of this district as a horse centre. Probably no other centre in the…

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Wagga's 72nd Show Next to Record Year Takings for Four Days, £1618 fine Weather For Concluding Day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 5

The seventy-second Wagga show, which concluded yesterday, will go down in history as the best revenne-producing show since the peak year, 1928. The takings for the four-day period this year aggregated £1618, as against…

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M.T.C. Show Meeting Racing in Delightful Weather Boyfred Wins Handicap Picnic Race Surprise Larger Fields &nd Attendance Expected This Afternoon

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 10

For many years the show meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club has been regarded as one of the most important country racing fixtures. In some years…

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47,000 People at Wagga Show New Records Made Riverina Has Forgotten Depression Years Machinery, Motor Cars, and Classy Stock--everything to Open Healthy Business Visitors Carry Away Splendid Impressions Of Wagga's Wonderful Resources Revenue. Nearly £200 In Excess of the Boom Year, 1928

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 1

Reflected in its annual Show, Wagga and the Riverina has forgotten depression years. Everything in this week's Show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association pointed to a new era of prosperity and healthy onward movement on…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 3

Mr. Harry Maud, who judged the dogs at the Wagga Show, is regarded as the best all-round judge in Australia. Mr. Maud had adjudicated at the last…

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St. Moritz Skaters at Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 2

M. Corthesy, of the St. Moritz Skaters, who will appear at the Coolamon Show, which will be held to-morrow and Wednesday, is Swiss by birth, and…

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