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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Perth 'Busmen Strike Show Week Chosen Perth

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 October 1936 · page 4

'Busmen in Perth have gone on strike at one of the busiest periods of the year, and directors, inspectors and mechanics have been forced to take to…

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Illabo Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 4

Extensive preparations are being made for the Illabo show, and the additions to the new pavilion should provide sufficient accommodation for…

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Royal Easter Show New Grandstand

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 3

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales have for some time past given consideration to the best way of…

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Show Boost Issue. Next Wednesday Eight-pager

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 2

We propose publishing, next Wednesday, 4 pages extra, in which to boost the Cootamundra show for the following Tuesday and…

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Goolgowi Show High Class Ring Events Record Attendance and Entries

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 5

With record gate takings and entries in all sections, and supported by visitors from Deniliquin, Gunbar, Griffiith, Hillston, Carrathool, Rankin…

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Combined Schools’ Athletic Carnival Successful Fifth Annual Meeting at Beckom Shield Won by Ardlethan—numerous Records Broken

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 1

The outstanding feature of the Combined Schools’ Athletic Carnival, conducted at Beckom at Saturday last under the auspices of the…

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Wagga Horticultural Society Third Annual Spring Show Wonderful Display of Blooms Last Session To-night

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 3

In varied colors and shades, the wealth of blooms staged at the Wonderland Stadium yesterday in the Wagga and District Horticultural Society's third annual spring show, was a glorious sight. Of exceptionally high quality in view…

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Narandera Show Splendid Exhibition Horses and Farm Produce were Excellent Big Crown—warm Weather

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

The 54th annual, show of the Narandera P. and A. Association, may be regarded as one of the most successful exhibitions yet held here. The…

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Horticultural Show Concludes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 4

In cool weather, the third annual spring show of the Wagga and District Horticultural Society was concluded yesterday. After a hot burst…

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Griffith Show Meetings

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 8

On both Tuesday and Wednesday night next the Griffith Coursing Club will conduct meetings on the occasion of the Griffith show. Prizes total £130,…

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Bribbaree Show Bribbaree

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 1

The P.A.H. and I. Association's 11th annual show attracted a record attendance. Gate takings were about £104. Awards included:—…

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St. Andrews Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 4

Many people admired the beautiful display of blooms at the Wagga Horticultural Society's spring show this week. Next Wednesday week there…

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Special Train for Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

Tickets at single fare for return journey are to be issued to Leeton at Narandera by ordinary passenger train on Wednesday next, also by…

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Postal Arrangements For Show Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

The Post Office will be open for all classes of business except money orders, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Outgoing mails will be closed at 10 a.m…

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MARRAR C.W.A. Annual Fancy Fair Magnificent Success

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

The annual flower show and fancy fair of the Marrar C.W.A. was held ion Wednesday last in Winter's Hall and was from every point of view a…

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Show Boost Issue Next Wednesday Eight-pager

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

We propose publishing, next Wednesday, 4 pages extra, in which to boost the Cootamundra show for the following Tuesday and…

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C.w.a. Creche at the Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 5

Of the many communal works undertaken by the energetic members of the Leeton C.W.A. the establishment of a creche for mothers with…

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Greyhound Racing Palmer's Wonder Wins Double at Show Meeting Local Kennels Win the Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 5

The Narandera Athletic Association's show meeting eventuated on Wednesday, and although the attendance was not as large as expected,…

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Hockey Carnival To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1936 · page 10

At the Riverside ground, Tarcutta street, to-morrow, two important hockey matches will decide the destiny of the Ambulance and Zam-Buk…

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Glencoe Turkey Brings Fame to Wagga Best Bird in Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1936 · page 8

A coin was spun into the air by Mr. A. E. Powell (Poultry Husbandryman of the Tasmanian Department of Agriculture), one of the judges at the…

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