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Shows & fairs, 1937

1,021 stories in Riverina's papers · page 44 of 52

Question of Colonies Germany Demands Fair Play From Britain Australia's Empty Spaces LONDON

Daily Advertiser · 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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The Narandera Show Fine Displays of Machinery, Motor Vehicles, ETc

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

There was a fine exhibition of motor vehicles, farming machinery, etc., at the Narandera Show last-week. Among the firms who [?] the…

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Year's Biggest Free Entertainment To-morrow Show Procession Should Be the Best Yet

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 1

HOPE that to-morrow's Show Procession will be the best ever, is held out by the busy organiser, Mr. O. G. Washington…

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P. & A. Association Monthly Meeting of Committee Next Year's Show Fixed for August 30 & 31

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held in the Mechanics' institute on Saturday afternoon, there…

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Local and General the Coming Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 October 1937 · page 2

Cootamundra's 55th annual show is advertised for the 19th and 20th October next, and the entries in all sections are exceptionally good, the ring…

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Humula Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 4

The ladies who have charge of the Humula flower show, to be held on Friday, November 5, are working very hard to make the function a success…

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Spring Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 4

Good entries have been received for the Wagga Horticultural Society's spring show, to be held in St. John's Hall from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. to-day…

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New Impounding Inspector Appointed Ballot Taken In Preference to Show of Hands

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 5

At the Shire meeting on Tuesday, Crs. McHugh and McLaughlin moved that P. W. Barton be appointed impounding officer…

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Methodist Flower Show and Fancy Fair a Splendid Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 2

There was an impressive opening ceremony at the Coolamon Methodist Flower Show on Thursday week last, the prelude to enjoyable and very…

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Corowa Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 4

Wagga dog exhibitors were well represented at corowa show this. week, and won many prizes. Mr. M. M. Gillman's Irish Setter dog Sligo Chic, won…

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Our Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 2

Whether is held in a village, a town or a city, the annual show is something much more than a mere event which marks the passing of…

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Night Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 5

AN innovation this year was the "Night Show" on Wednesday, when the showground was turned into a…

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Some Show Snaps

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 8

SERGEANT NEW LAND and members of the Leeton Police Force worked with quiet efficiency, controlling the traffic and generally…

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Record Show in Every Way Leeton's 22nd. Agricultural Exhibition Huge Crowds—-Exhibits of High Standard—-Brilliant Sunshine

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 1

THE TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL SHOW, HELD ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, SAW ANOTHER HIGH STANDARD SET BY THE LEETON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. IT WAS A TRIUMPH IN ORGANISATION, WHICH AMAZED THE THOUSANDS OF PATRONS…

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Show Casualties Patients Receive Treatment

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 8

The Leeton Ambulance was the showground during the two days of the show, with a big staff of honorary bearers under the…

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Flower Show at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 4

On Saturday, October 23, the annual flower show and fair will be held in the Masonic Hall, The Rock, in aid of St. Stephen's Presbyterian…

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Ganmain News C of E. Flower Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 2

The usual St. Peter’s Ganmain Church of [?] Flowers [?] was held on Thursday, 7th October, and enjoyed a good [?]…

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Horticul Tural Society Spring Flower Show Some Delightful Blooms

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 3

Despite a generally adverse season for choice flowers, the display of blooms at the fourth spring show of the Wagga and District…

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Tarcutta Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1937 · page 8

Arrangements have been made to ensure that the flower show to be held at Tarcutta on Saturday next (October 23) shall be of…

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Rose Show Entries

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1937 · page 8

Entries for the 12th Spring Rose Show conducted by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, which will be held next Wednesday and Thursday, close…

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