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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Wagga Ambulance a Cycling Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 November 1936 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Wagga District Ambulance, the treasurer (Mr. H. P. Paull) submitted r a statement showing receipts for the…

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The Rock Presbyterian Church Receipts From Flower Show £104

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1936 · page 10

Mrs. May presided over the ladies guild at the St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, The Rock, last Tuesday. Present' were Mesdames Kendall, Kendall, Terlich…

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Coolamon Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 November 1936 · page 2

The carnival held at Coolamon last week in aid of the Wagga District Hospital was a great success. The to[?] proceeds were approximately £170 [?]…

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The Gundagai Show Important Committee Meeting Wednesday Night the Geo. Jamieson Memorial Hunt

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 November 1936 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Gundagai P. and A. committee will be held on Wednesday evening next, at 7.30 p.m. This meeting will be…

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Leeton Show Society The Poultry Section

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 7

The poultry sub-committee presented the following draft schedule of the poultry section for the 1937 Show, to the meeting of the Show Committee…

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Show ground Beautification a Vigorous Discussion Irrigation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 7

IN the course of a vigorous debate on the showground beautification scheme at the meeting of the Leeton Show…

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Big Sports Suggested by Show Committee Attracting Noted Athletes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 7

A SUGGESTION was made at the meeting of the Leeton Show Committee on Thursday night that Leeton should…

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Show Dates FOR 1937 Allotted at Meeting of S.W. Show Associations

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 1

At the annual conference of the Council of South-western Show Associations, at which Messrs. J. D. McLean and E. C. Knight…

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Fat Lambs and Pigs for the Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 2

Notwithstanding that entries for the fat lamb section will not close until 27th February, no fewer than 14 exhibits, each of three lambs, have been…

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Coolamon Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 3

The secretary of the Wagga District Hospital (Mr. A. B. Sadleir) has received from Mr. W. A. Iverach a cheque for £150 being the net…

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Coolamon Hospital Carnival Most Gratifying Result £150 Forwarded Wagga Hospital

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 1

In the harvest season with economic conditions yet far from normal It is a wonderful tribute to the generality, the enthusiasm and the…

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The Clydesdale of To-Day Show Ring Horses Not Sufficiently Heavy (To the Editor “Coolamon Ganmain Review”)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 3

Sir,—Being interested in the breeding of the Clydesdale horse for the past 25 years I like many others am puzzled to-day to know the right type…

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Inventions Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 November 1936 · page 8

One of the most entertaining exhibitions now to be seen in London, says "The Weekly Scotsman," is the twelfth International Exhibition of…

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Local and General Ganmain Show Profit

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 November 1936 · page 2

The profit on the Ganmain Show this year was £23, compared with £17 last year. Next year's show will be held on September 7 and 8…

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Baby Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 November 1936 · page 2

The Shire President (Cr. F. C. Mountford), will officially open the Baby Show at the Cabaret at 3 p.m. on Saturday next. Dr. Sheehan, who…

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Sport & Pastime the Turf Tumut Races Spring Meeting Opens To-morrow Fair Racing Anticipated

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 November 1936 · page 5

Everything is set for the opening of the Tumut Turf Club's Spring races to-morrow. The track is in good order and the appointments are…

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Ambulance Auxiliary Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 2

Next Saturday at the ambulance station the Ambulance Women's Auxiliary will conduct a fair and sale of goods. The stalls will be laden…

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Sydney Sporting Notes Warwick Farm Winners Pamelus Loses Show Condition Not As Good As He Looks

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 6

Wykeham has been so often confidently backed in the best company Out (if such backing were Justified) he should have been something to…

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Heralds of the King Fair

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 4

This afternoon the Heralds of the King, a young, people's organisation which works vigorously throughout the year for Christian missions, will hold…

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Horticultural Society Mixed Autumn Show Schedule Several Alterations Made

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Wagga Horticultural Society was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night. Mr. E. A. Tapscott presided over a good…

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