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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Coolamon Show Satisfactory Financial Statement

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 2

That as a result of the recent show, the Coolamon A. and P. Association’s finances would improve by [?] [?]£100, was the [?] of the…

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Athletics Carnival at Urana the Rock Schools to Compete

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 3

Interest at The Rock is running high in the Urana Schools Amateur Athletic Association carnival to be held at Urana next Wednesday. The…

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Melbourne Show Record Attendance Figures Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 3

The wintry conditions prevailing in Melbourne to-day. did not, prevent large crowds attending the royal show on "People's Day." The holiday,…

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Full Steam Ahead Show Committee At Top Pressure

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 3

The Leeton Showground will be a hive of industry on Sunday next, when a huge "working-bee" will be on the job putting things in order…

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Hillston Show Good Opening Day Presentation at Official Luncheon

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 6

Fine but windy weather prevailed for the first day of the Hillston show yesterday. Good entries were received in practically all sections; being…

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Scotch Fair at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 8

The annual Scotch Sower show and fair will be held in the Masonic Hall. The Rock, in aid of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October…

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Junee Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 6

The Junee Presbyterian Church Flower Show was opened on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. J. W.C. Beveridge. The flowers were not up to the…

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Success at Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 6

Mr. T. Wood, president of the Wagga Poultry Club, met with much success at the Melbourne Royal Show. He won first prise in the strong class…

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Garden Competition and Spring Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 6

Those who intend entering their gardens in the cottage garden competition are reminded that entries close on October 3. Now that the section…

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World Record Fob Sheaf-tossing Constable's Feat at Melbourne Show Melbourne. Friday

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 8

Mounted-Constable Scbwerdt,of Berri, S.A., created a world record of 5O feet for sheaf-tossing at the Melbourne Show to-day…

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Show Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 2

On Saturday next the rights for the 34th annual show will be sold by public auction at the secretary's office, at 3, and keen competition is expected for…

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Early Show Committee (About 1890)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 5

Back row from left to right):— J. Turner, J. Lord, T. C. Humphrys, George Stevens, B. Grogao, T. c. Lord, Dan M'Nickle,— C. W. Cowled. Front row: C. M'Carthy, John Reardon, Nell M'Callum, Angus…

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First Show Meeting Alongside Railway Line

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 6

The first Junee show was held in 1888, the site being a paddock along the railway, line, about one and a hall miles south from the Junee railway…

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Another Gold Find Leo Battye Locates Likely Show

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 1

There was excitement in mining circles last week when it became known that Leo Battye and his brother-in-law, Charlie Roper, had struck…

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Show Committee Fixes Next Year's Show Dates

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 3

Many matters in connection with the forthcoming Show were finalised at the last meeting of the Show Committee…

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Wagga Spring Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 4

The Wagga Horticultural Society will hold its last monthly meeting, previous to the spring show, in the Town Hall to-night. A good deal of…

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Local & General Show Fat Cow

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 2

The live weight of the fat cow, supplied by Mr. E. Carter, butcher, must have astonished most of our district; "judges," viz 1372 lbs. The…

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Wagga Show Dogs and Other Winners

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 7

One of the best dog shows in the country was that 01 the Holbroo.. Agricultural Association on Saturday. Wagga dogs were well represented. Mr…

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Hockey Eight Hour Day Carnival Won by the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 8

Five teams participated in the Wagga Eight Hour Day Association's hockey carnival at the showground yesterday. In the afternoon there was a good attendance and the matches playea were followed with keen interest. The carnival was won by The Bock after a thrilling final with Shamrocks. j The Wagga Eight Hour Association : was resDonsible for having yesterday :…

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Lockhart 8 Hours Day. Holiday Sports Carnival and Concert. Monday Next

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 2

On Monday next Lockhart and district will, celebrate Eight Hours' Day (a public holiday), by a Sports Carnival at the Recreation Reserve,…

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