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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Our Coming Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 2

Entries are coming in well for Cootamundra's 55th annual show, which promises to be a great event. The official opening is to be by the…

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Gundagai C.w.a. Wool Competition Wonderful Exhibition

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 1

On Saturday last an exhibition of handicratts and a wool competition was held in St. Patrick's Hall, under the aupsices…

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Smoke Social Conducted by Show Committee Enjoyable Evening

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 7

On Tuesday evening last the Committee of the P. and A Association Held a very enjoyable smoke social at the Royal Mall Hotel at which they…

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Sporting Features From Near and Far A.J.C. Carnival Concludes To-morrow Allunga for Randwick-Plate

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 5

THE A.J.C. spring racing carnival will conclude at Randwick tomorrow. It is unfortunate that it clashes with the Caulfield meeting, as the quality of the horses engaged has been greatly reduced owing to the southern exodus…

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Albury, Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 October 1937 · page 6

At a meeting of the Albury Show Society it was stated that, although the gate receipts for the recent show dropped £150 owing to the…

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Spring Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1937 · page 6

The wagga and District Horticultural Society will hold its fourth spring show in St. John's Hall next Thursday. Arrangements are well in hand…

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Flower Show at Cootamundra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1937 · page 6

At the Methodist flower show at Cootamundra yesterday, there was a large display of roses, sweet peas and Iceland poppies. Mr. W. J. Hiscock,…

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Wire Haired Fox Terriers at Junee Show (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1937 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to my letter of October 2 I wish to state I was informed by the secretary of the show at the time my entry was taken that the judge…

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Methodist Spring Fair

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 4

The Wagga Methodist spring fair will be held in the Methodist School Hall, Johnston-street, to-morrow. The official opening ceremony will be…

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Walbundrie Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 2

Mrs. J. Alchin's red kelpie dog was second at Walbundrie show, and her exhibit in the a.o.v. was also second. Mr. K. M'Garry's cattle dog added…

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World Chop Record at Launceston Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 6

A world record was established in the tree-felling contest at the Launceston show on Thursday by W. Johnston, of Kinglake (V.)…

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Not to Show Mercy in Abyssinia Rome

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 1

According to the British United Press, the Italian Viceroy in Abyssinia, Signor Graxiani, is reported to have told troops to show no mercy to rebellious Abyssinians, of whom over 5000 were killed during heavy bombings from the air…

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Methodist Spring Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 4

The annual spring fair of the Wagga Methodist Church will be opened in the Methodist School Hall this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and there will also be an…

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Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 2

TO-DAY is Opening Day of Leeton's Annual Agricultural Show and a splendid exhibition it is to be. Encouraged by the successes…

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Show Secretary Spotted

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 3

Secretary Tod Tweedie has to do a lot of dodging about to attend to the hundred and one duties that call on his time as the Show approaches…

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Leeton Show Executive

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 6

MR. F. R. KING President. MR. F. CHAFFEY Senior Vice-President…

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Horticultural Society's Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 4

Those who intend exhibiting decorative work, roses and other cut flowers at the Wagga and District Horticultural Society's spring flower show are…

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Everything Ready Show President Enthusiastic

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 2

"Everything is now absolutely right up-to-date for our show, and this afternoon, in addition to the host of other attractions we are…

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Question of Colonies Germany Demands Fair Play From Britain Australiais Empty Spaces

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 1

In accordance with instructions to "beat the colonial drum on every possible occasion," German newspapers express disappointment that the…

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Beyond All Expectations Record Entries; Show Secretary's Forecast

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 2

"IT was never anticipated that such great interest would be displayed in this year's show as is the case," said Mr. E. Tweedie (secretary) last night. "Everywhere the show is being talked of," he continued, "and reports from people outside of the district…

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