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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Narandera Show Tuesday and Wednesday 6th &7th October Satisfactory Entries Received

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Narandera P. and A. Association will be held at the show ground on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week,…

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Alteration in Methodist Flower Show Schedule

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 2

To meet the request of several intending exhibitors in the cage bird section of the Methodist flower show, the committee have altered the…

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Hillston 55th Annual Show Most Successful Exhibition Weather Conditions Most Unfavourable

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 2

With perfect weather conditions prevailing right up until Tuesday night, Wednesday, the opening day of the 55th annual Hillston Show, broke slightly overcast, and wind and dust prevailed throughout, and also on Thursday. Despite this, the attendance on the Wednesday afternoon…

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Griffith Annual Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 2

The Griffith Agricultural Society (affiliated with the Council of South-Western Show Associations) will hold its annual show on the New…

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Local and General Ambulance Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 2

Excepting for a few minor details, all arrangements for the sports and carnival on Fisher Park on Wednesday next have been made. The…

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Illabo Shire Schools Successful Annual Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 7

The Illabo Shire Public Schools' amateur Athletic Association held its annual carnival at Junee Reefs. The weather was delightful and the…

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Show Week Entertainments "Captain January" at the Roxy

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 10

Over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights the management of the Roxy screened to appreciative audiences Shirley Temple in "Captain…

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Milk Inquiry Witness Wants Fair Play for Board Chairman Bribery Allegations Denied SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 3

Giving evidence before the milk inquiry to-day, Mr. A. N. Sinks, M.L.C., chairman of the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Co., said he wanted to see…

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Leeton Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 4

Leeton people are determined this year to break another record with their 21st annual show, to be held on October 13 and 14. It is anticipated…

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Cootamundra Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

Entries for Cootamundra's famous Show close on Monday next, 5th inst., and intending competitons are urged to get their entries in early…

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All Saints' Church Spring Fair

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

The dates of the annual Spring Fair, to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Tumut, are Friday and Saturday. 23rd and 24th October. It is…

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Ambulance Sports and Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

Heard everywhere, "Will see you at the ambulance sports at Fisher Park next Wednesday." All Cootamundra will be there. The public holiday…

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Band Carnival Special Train to Cootamundra

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

Eight bands will be participating in the Band Carnival at Cootamundra on Sunday next: Leeton Pipers, Leeton District, Tumut, Yass, Young…

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Leeton Annual Show Only 11 Days Off

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

ON October 13 and 14, Leeton will celebrate its 21st Annual Show, and being a "Coming of AGe" Event,…

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Junior Farmers' Notes Lads Visit Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

The recent Melbourne show will be remembered by some 30 junior farmers from Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, for they were the guests…

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Frivolities of 1936 Here for Show Week

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

Among the entertainments which will be in Narandera for show week in the Frivolities of 1936, which will be located in a large marque…

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Narandera Show Next Tuesday & Wednesday Excellent Entries

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

The prospects for a successful show are at present very promising. The weather conditions yesterday were not favorable owing to the strong…

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Sorlie's Crispies and Crackers Here for Show Week

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 1

George Sorlie is bringing his Crispies and Crackers combination to Narandera for show week, commencing in his palatial marquee, to be erected…

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Euberta Carnival and Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 8

Next Wednesday on the Euberta Public Hall grounds a sports carnival will be held, starting at 12.45. A full programme of events will be gone…

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