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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Show Ball Climax of the Festivities Fitting Conclusion

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 2

The Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association's annual ball was held in the Town Hall last night under vice-regal patronage, and attracted…

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Wagga Show Ball Enjoyable Function Held at Kyeamba Smith Hall Spectacular Decorations—good Music— Excellent Organisation

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 3

This Kyeamba Smith Hall was the scene of a spectacular and happy function last, night, when the annual show ball was held. The ball was sponsored by the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, and was organised by…

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Historical Exhibition

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 3

The Minister in charge of Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations has made a special appeal for public co-operation and support in connection…

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Ganmain News. Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 2

A great carnival in aid of the literary [?] is to be held is Council’s Hall. [?] following on the official [?] the [?] on [?]…

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Wagga Poultry Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 4

Excellent entries have been received for the Wagga Poultry Club's annual show, to be held in the poultry pavilion at the showground on July 13…

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The Sheep Show Gate

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 2

The gate for the three days of the sheep show was £175, including £60 in family tickets. The previous best figures were £129…

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Batlow Show Move for Revival

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 1

A public meeting was held in Batlow a few days ago to discuss the question of reviving the Batlow Show, about 21 attending. As the…

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Clydesdale Cup Wagga Show First

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 1

The committee of the N.S.W. branch of the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society has decided that the sold cup, valued at £50, presented to…

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Australian Sheep Gain Second Prize At Dorchester Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 5

WE extract the following report from an English paper, "The Dorset Daily Echo," which tells of a game Australian who…

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Preparing for Leeton's Annual Show Schedule Committees Elected MR. F. R. King Re-elected President

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 1

THE new committee of the Leeton Agricultural Society held its first meeting on Monday night last, in the Kurrajong Hall, when the following were present: Messrs F. R. King (chair), F. Chaffey F. Gorey, A. Stengert, H. D. Malcolm, S. H. Cox, T. Ashton E…

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The Rock Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1937 · page 10

The annual knock-out carnival for reserve grade teams will be held at The Rock to-morrow, when it is expected that 12 teams will compete…

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Carnival at the Rock

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 July 1937 · page 16

It is anticipated that 12 teams will participate in a knockout competition to be held at The hock to-morrow, the teams already…

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Wagga Show Entries

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1937 · page 6

In an advertisement in this issue the closing dates for entries in various sections of the Wagga Show are set out…

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The Rock Carnival Borambola's Fine Win

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 6

In real Arctic weather conditions the second annual knock-out carnival was conducted by The Bock Rugby League yesterday. A bitter wind blew over the…

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Wagga Show Races £300 Prizemoney Allotted Hurdle Race Included

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 July 1937 · page 6

Although the recent winter meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club left nothing to be desired from a racing point of view, several committeemen…

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Russia and Japan Did Soviet Show Weakness? London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 July 1937 · page 1

The Tokio correspondent of "The Times" says that the Amur incident is regarded as a revelation of Soviet weakness, namely, lack of confidence…

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Wagga Poultry Show Numerous Entries Received One Thousand Mark Passed Wonderful Display of Bantams

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 July 1937 · page 2

In a time of stress, when some of the leading poultry clubs of the State have been forced to forego their annual fixtures this year, the Wagga…

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French Exhibition Criticism of Australian Display Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 4

Commenting upon the criticism by tourists of the Australian display at the Paris Exhibition, the secretary of the Department of Commerce (Mr…

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Humula Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 4

The flower show which was organised last November by the Humula P.F.A. girls proved such a success that the combined congregations of the…

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Record Entries in Poultry Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 4

The Wagga Poultry Club has again broken its record as regards entries for its annual show, to be held next Tuesday and Wednesday. The record…

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