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Shows & fairs, 1937

1,021 stories in Riverina's papers · page 39 of 52

Narandera Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 2

Attention is directed to advertisement of Narandera Show, which will be held on October 5 and 6…

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"The Show Goes On"

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 2

"The Show Goes On" is a sparkling musical comedy reflection of Gracie's own life story; and the fact that the picture was selected as a special…

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Tennis Exhibition Matches Difficulties of Players Discussed Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 2

The difficulties which have arisen over tennis players playing extensively in exhibition matches for sporting goods firms by whom they are…

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Wonder Glass Blower Unique Show Attraction

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 2

To watch the deft and quickly-moving, fingers of the Wonder Glass Blower at the Lockhart Show is to realise that the age of…

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Discussion on Trade Stands Preparations for Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 1

MR. Fred Helson provoked a lively discussion at the Show Committee meeting over what he termed the unconstitutional attitude of the side-show committee and the executive in over-riding certain decisions that had previously been arrived at in regard to…

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Great Display of Machinery and Cars at Lockhart Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 1

A record show of machinery, farming implements, cars and wireless sets was made at the Lockhart Show this week. It is estimated that over £20,000 worth was on the ground. One enterprising firm alone had £5,000's worth. The keenest interest was…

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The Narandera Show 5th and 6th October Record Entries in Trotting Events General Entries Close on Saturday Next

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 2

The Secretary of the Narandera P. and A. Association informs us that the number of entries for the school sections, which closed on Saturday…

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"The Show Goes On"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 2

Mr. S. Y. Griesman, Australian representative of Associated Talking Pictures of Ealing, London, recently received a cable advice that the new…

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Wagga Knitter Wins at Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 4

Mrs. D. M. Moulang, of Wagga, was a successful exhibitor in the knitting section of the Melbourne Royal Show, which is being held this week. She…

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Goolgowi Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 2

The Goolgowi Show, which eventuated on Wednesday last, drew a record attendance and the exhibition was an unqualified success…

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COOTAMUNDRA’S 55th Annual Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 2

Schedules are now ready for Cootamundra’s 55th annual Show, set down for Tuesday and Wednesday, 19th and 20th October next. A…

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Wee Jimmy Midget Racehorse at Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 2

London's steady tides of pedestrian's were astonished when they saw a taxi halt before the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line building and a…

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At the Roxy Wednesday & Thursday (Show nights) "The Holy Terror"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 1

A rollicking whirlwind of mischief and excitement, the irrepressible Jane Withers romps merrily through the laugh provoking situations of "The…

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Marrar C.w.a. Successful Fancy Fair and Flower Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

[?] has been accomplished by the branches of the Country Women’s Association throughout N.S.W. the growth and [?] of the…

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Cootamundra's 55Th Annual Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 2

Schedules tire new ready for Cootamundra's 55th annual show, set down for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 19 and 20. A glance at the…

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Junee Presbyterian Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

The annual Junee Presbyterian flower show was opened yesterday afternoon by the Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan), and will be continued…

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Ganmain Show Machinery Exhibit

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

The farm machinery and tractors exhibited at the Ganmain Show by Messrs. Logan and [?] agents for the [?]…

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Marrar C.w.a. Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

The Marrar Country women's Association held a flower show on Wednesday. There was a large attendance present. Mrs. W. J. Keast, of Junee,…

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The Narandera Show Junior Farmers' Section

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 2

The Committee of the P. and A. Association is specially catering for the Junior Farmers at the annual show which will be held on Tuesday…

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Coolamon Show Presentation of Prize Trophies

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 2

A pleasant inter[?] took place at the meeting of the committee of the Coolamon A. and P. Association on Tuesday afternoon last. when a…

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