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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Leeton Show Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 2

Members of the committee of the above society are reminded that a special meeting will be held at Kurrajong Hall on Thursday next, at 7.30…

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Items of News Wangaratta Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

Arrangements have been finalised for the sensational bare-footed runner, Alan C. Morgan, to make an attack on the world professional two-mile record…

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TENNIS Cessnock Rovers Win Country Week Carnival West Wyalong Loses Final Scone Team Wins Women's Event SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 8

West Wyalong was defeated in the final of the country tennis carnival men's teams matches to-day by three games' by the Cessnock Rovers after…

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The Pope Passes Fair Night Vatican City

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1937 · page 4

The Pope passed a fair night, but the pains in his legs were accentuated…

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War Spirit Exhibition in Berlin Lessons for Children

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1937 · page 6

Berlin school teachers and children recently went in large numbers to see an exhibition, organised by the National Socialist Teacher's League, the…

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Hospital's Annual Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 10

The annual carnival in aid of the Wagga District Hospital will be held on January 27, 28, 29 and 30, and the location will be the School of Arts…

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Enthusiastic Swimming Meeting Local Carnival To Be Held

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 5

The Gundagai Swimming Club is to continue—after two big set backs. Three times the annual meeting was called, and it. was only on the third…

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Championship Swimming Carnival Record Attendance Most Successful Gathering

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 3

With every available point of vantage occupied by the record attendance of 800 people, and the Pool prepared in such a manner that many could hardly realise that it was the Pool they knew so well, Sunday's Riverina Championship Carnival marked something new, something…

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Tennis Semi-finalists in Country Carnival Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 12

The individual title contests at the country week tennis carnival are now nearing completion. To-day the quarter final of the men's Singles was…

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Wagga Ambulance December a Heavy Month Annual Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 4

Last month was particularly heavy for the Wagga District Ambulance, when 285 cases were handled, involving a mileage of 2795…

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Catholic Sports Carnival Two Sashes Added to Prize List Record Nominations Anticipated

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 2

In addition to the prize money already allotted for the Catholic A[?]nletic Association’s Sports Carnival to be held on Wednesday, 17th…

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Leeton Coronation Carnival £350 Prize Money

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

THE Leeton Show Committee decided last night to adopt the recommendation of the sports sub-committee, to abandon…

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Royal Easter Show Big Prize Money in Wheat Section

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

Due to no small degree to the Flour Millers' Association of New South Wales again contributing their liberal donation of 200 guineas for…

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Glorious Music and Songs Make Grand Entertainment in "Show Boat"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

THE enjoyment of two hours of excellent entertainment awaits those who see and hear "Show Boat," which will be screened at…

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Old Time Dance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 6

There will be an old-time dance carnival at the Cocoanut Grove on Tuesday night Stanley Foster and his Old-Time Orchestra of seven will…

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Wagga Show Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 6

The Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association committee, at its monthly meeting last night, decided to again hold a show ball and June…

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Insurance of Show Judges

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 6

Insurance of Judges at the Wagga, show was mentioned by Mr. J. Banks, at the meeting of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and…

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St. Joseph's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

A euchre party and old tune dance will be held at St. Joseph's school grounds to-night Jazz numbers will also be provided and the promoters…

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Paris Exhibition German Sets Foundation Stone Hopes for Better Relations Between Countries Paris

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

Laying the first foundation stone of the monumental tower which will complete the German pavilion for the international exhibition, the German…

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Coronation Day Carnival Meeting of Show Committee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 5

THE Leeton Show Committee at its meeting on Thursday night gave consideration to special sub-committee's report…

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