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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Police Supervision at Show Time Motor Traffic Act Parking at Intersections

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 5

The Wagga police, under the direction of Inspector Comans, were considerably augmented during last week, in order to handle the traffic…

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M.t.c. Show Meeting Boyfred and Court Again Piaster at Odds on

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 6

The Show meeting of the Murrumbidgee. Turf Club was concluded on the Wagga racecourse on Saturday in fine springtime weather. Contrary to…

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GUNDAGAI P. and A. Society Mr. James Robinson Elected President Next Show to Be Held on March 9th - 10th 1937

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

THE primary move has been made in the foundation work for Gundagai’s Pastoral and Agricultural exhibition in 1937 when, on Thursday last, thirty-four members of the newly-elected P. and A. committee held their first meeting. Such an extremely good…

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Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

The annual show of the Coolamon Agricultural and Pastoral Association will begin to-day, and will extend until to-morrow. Record entries have been…

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Wagga Show Some District Winners

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

Wagga show this year came nigh to being a record. Mr. Jack Ewart considered the show of Clydesdales was the best exhibition the Wagga…

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Wagga Show Next to Record Year

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

The Wagga Shew, which was held from Tuesday to Friday of last week, was the best revenue producing show since the weak year: 1928. The…

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Hockey All Australia Carnival First Day's Results Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 6

The All Australian Women's hockey carnival began in Sydney to-day. The first round' of matches resulted: Neto South Wales defeated Western…

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Ambulance Carnival on 8-Hour Day

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 2

The committee meeting, held in Mr. G. B. Black's office on Monday night, was most enthusiastic in its decision to run a sports meeting and carnival…

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Hockey Carnival in Sidney New South Wales and Western Australia Win SYDNEY,Tuesday

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 8

In the interstate womens hockey tournament to-day New South Wales defeated Queensland by 7 goals to 1, and Western Australia defeated South…

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Coolamon's 27th Annual Show High Standard of Exhibits Generous Praise by Judges Splendid Ring Programme To-day

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 3

The first session of the Coolamon Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday in excellent weather. All exhibits judged were of a high standard, and earned unstinted praise from the judges. There will be an…

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Hockey Women's Carnival Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 8

In the All-Australian women's hockey carnival to-day Australia defeated Queensland, 3 goals to 2; New South Wales defeated Tasmania, 2-1;…

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Ardlethan Show WEDNESDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 2

The schedule for the Ardlethan Show this year is acclaimed everywhere as being the best prize list for a one-day show in the…

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Items of News Suggestions for Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 4

The secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, (Mr. P. H. Croaker) is now engaged in clearing up matters connected with…

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Art at Wagga Show Mr. Barron's Comment Landscapes and Expression

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 7

After Mr. Howard Barron, the well-known Sydney artist, had judged the painting and drawing exhibits at the Wagga show last week, he remarked to…

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Hobbies Exhibition Methodist Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 2

On Tuesday, September 15, in the Methodist Church, at 8 p.m., there will be a grand Hobbies Exhibition and sale of work, arranged by the…

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Narandera Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 2

Since the schedule for the Narandera show to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 6th and 7th October, has been issued several alterations and…

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All Saints' Church. Tumut Spring Fair

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 3

The date has been fixed and preliminary arrangements made for the Annual Fair. This year it will be held on Friday and Saturday, 23rd…

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Coolamon’s Record Show High-class Exhibits Interesting Ring Programme Large Attendance Splendid Pavilion Display

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 2

A better [?]…

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Ganmain Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 5

More than £250 is offered in prize money at the Ganmain Show on September 15 and 16. There will be six' trotting events and an attractive ring…

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Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 6

Preparations are complete for the Albury show, to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Large entries have been received and…

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