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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Life Saving Exhibition at Wagga Beach

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 5

The New South Wales Royal Life Saving Society's team, winners of the Australian championship at the South Australian centenary carnival,…

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Amusements "Show Boat" at Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 2

"Show Boat" began making records when Edna Ferber's novel climbed into the best-seller class and stayed there like a constant star in the fiction…

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British Trade Fair in Sydney Next Month Fifty United Kingdom Firms to Take Part Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 1

Fifty United Kingdom firms are participating in the British Trade Pair (United Kingdom section) which will open in Sydney on February 15. It…

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Amusements "Show Boat" Memorable

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 5

"Show Boat" delighted the large audiences at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday with the memorable romance and drama of Edna Ferber's novel,…

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Spring Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 3

The nett profit of the annual spring fair was £158/7/9. Since then socials have been held at Lacmalac and Blowering. Both events proved very…

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Amusements Beautiful Singing in "Show Boat"

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 3

Music and romance and drama are fused together by magic in "Show Boat" the great spectacle now being presented at the Capitol Theatre. It…

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Royal Easter Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 2

Easter is early this year, ana the Royal Show in Sydney will be field from March 22 to 31. An advertisement in this issue directs attention to…

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Amusements "Show Boat" a Sensation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 5

The lavish spectacle, "Show Boat," will be presented again at the Capitol Theatre this afternoon and to-night. Few pictures have created such a…

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Championship Carnival

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 1

With record entries for both the Championship and local events, and all final arrangements completed with regard to the pool and facilities, the…

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Shooting Carnival Leeton Competitors Successful

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 6

At the recent New Year's Day shooting carnival held by Barellan Gun Club, Ken Jackson of Leeton Gun Club, was the most successful…

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Trotting and Athletic Carnival Postponement Decided Upon

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 2

The Leeton Agricultural Society's Trotting and Athletic Carnival, which was to have been held on February 1st, has been postponed on account…

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Exhibition in London Commonwealth Government Increases Vote Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 4

A comprehensive exhibition of Australian products will be held in London during the coronation ceremonies. As the Johannesburg exhibition, which…

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Amusements Last Night of "Show Boat" at Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 7

Huge audiences have attended the Capitol Theatre at each session this week when "Show Boat" featuring Irene Dunne and the world famous…

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Life Membership Royal Agricultural Society

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 8

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society, as a token of appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Mr H. C. Stening, H.D.A.,…

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TENNIS Country Tennis Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 2

The sixteen teams to survive the qualifying rounds in the men's teams match at Country Week Carnival in Sydney were:--Newcastle I,…

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Royal Easter Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 3

The Royal Easter Show in Sydney will be held from March 22 to 31. Entries close in sections. Wheat entries close on January 13, butter…

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The Royal Raster Show for Wheat Section 1937 Royal Easter Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 5

Due in no small degree to the Flour Millowners' Association of New South Wales again contributing their liberal donation on of 200…

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Wheat at Royal Easter Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

Due to no small degree to the Flour Millowners' Association of New South Wales again contributing 200 guineas for selected strong white and medium ] strong wheats, record entries are…

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Exhibition in London

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 1

A comprehensive exhibition of Australian products will be held in London during the coronation coremonies. As the Johannesburg…

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Temora Athletic Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 3

Sensational cycling spills marred the third annual carnival of the Temora and District Athletic Association on Boxing Day. With special…

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