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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Sydney R.a.s. Secretary Officially Opens Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 5

THE official opening of the Leeton Show took place on Tuesday afternoon from the grandstand, where a…

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Fat Lambs for Export MR. D. T, Healy’s Success at Ardlethan Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

For the second successive year, Mr. D. T. Healy. of Cowabbie West, won the Field Cup for three lambs suitable for export, at the Ardlethan…

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The Rock Scotch Flower Show and Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 6

Final arrangements have been made for the Scotch flower show and fair to be held in the Masonic Hall. The Bock, next Saturday, in aid of St…

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Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 8

The committee of the Cootamundra annual show, to be held next week, has insured Against rain. If rain interferes with the attendance, the gate…

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The Rock Sports Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 8

Already sporting enthusiasts of The Rock and district are arranging the New Year's Day programme of sports. Cycling events will be the main…

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Wagga Show Dogs

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 8

Wagga dog owners continued their successful season of exhibiting at the Griffith show on Wednesday. Messrs. C. Weyland and W. Mackaway's…

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St Andrew's Rose Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 2

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Rose Show will be held on Wednesday next, October 21. The schedule provides for classes in roses, cut…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 8

On Wednesday next St. Andrew's Presbyterian rose show will be held in the School Hall, Cross-street. It is expected that the decorative section…

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Annual Picnics Held Throughout District School Outings Sports Programme Enjoyed Large Attendances Children Show Keenness

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1936 · page 2

This is the season of school picnics. 'Schools throughout the district have either Just conducted their annual sports outings or else…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 2

Such splendid and welcome rain as has fallen during the week-end cannot fail to make a wonderful difference to the exhibits at St. Andrew's…

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Sensation at the Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 2

A very outstanding feature of the show will be the "Reckless Jacksons," who race and ride in the lion's den. Miss Jackson is the only lady tries…

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'Phone, Telegrams, and P.o. at Show!

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 2

The department has approved of temporary telegraph, telephone, and post office facilities being provided in the pavilion at the showground next…

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Our Open Column Batlow Agricultural Society (To the Editor)

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 5

SIR,—Your issue of 13th inst. contains a statement under the heading "Batlow (Contributed)" that cannot be allowed to pass unchallenged…

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Leeton Show Records

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 4

The Leeton show this year was a record for the 21 years in every way, including the gate takings, membership and entries in all sections. The new…

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C.b.h.s. Sports Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 8

Preparations for the sports carnival of the Wagga Christian Brothers' High School were carried a stage further yesterday afternoon, when a rehearsal of…

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P.o. Show Holiday Arrangements

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 2

The following arrangements will be observed at the Cootamundra post office to-morrow: Open from 9 a.m till 12 noon for all business. Postmen's…

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Leeton Show Narandera District Awards

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 2

At the Leeton show last week a number of exhibitors from Narandera were among the prize-winners. Residents of Narandera district won the…

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Lockhart Show £100 Profit Expected

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 2

A meeting of the Lockhart A. and P. Society was held on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. J. M. Gollasch (president) presided. Others…

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Leeton Show Junior Farmers' Score Card Competitions

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 3

Keen intercut wan manifested by the boys and girls in the score card judging competitions, held under the supervision of the Junior Farmers'…

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Leeton Presbyterian Church Twenty-First Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 2

The Leeton Presbyterian Church will hold its 21st bazaar and flower show in the Melba Hall, next Thursday and Friday, afternoon and…

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