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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Ambulance and Life Savers Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 3

The Carnival conducted by the Wagga Ambulance and Wagga Beach Life Saving Club was successfully concluded last night, when another large…

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Horseman's Death Injured at Show TAMWORTH

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 1
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Harold Cameron, one of the most capable show horsemen in the Commonwealth, died as the result of injuries received at Barraba show. He…

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Tumbarumba Races Show Meeting Prospects Big Entry Expected

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 8

Although nominations for the Tumbarumba show races on Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12 do not close until to-night, the secretary (Mr. Bob…

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200 Country Boys to Visit Sydney Royal Show Week Excursion

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 2

This week an announcement was made throughout the country schools of New South Wales, to the effect f that an excursion was being organised…

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Tumut A. & P. Association 62nd Annual Show a Splendid Exhibition Second Day Glorious Weather

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 2

The sixty-second annual Show of the Tumut Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain on Tuesday marred the proceedings somewhat, but the beautiful day on Wednesday drew a big crowd of visitors from all parts of the…

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Medica Carnival Leeton Baths, Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 2

Swimmers are reminded that entries for the Medica Carnival, to be held in the Leeton Baths next Friday night, March 12, close on Tuesday…

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Fire Brigades Carnival at Tamworth Riverina Teams Do Well Tamworth

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 1

Great public interest in being taken in the fire brigades annual demonstration. The results to-day included:— Motor engine event: Narandera,…

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Noted Dorset Horn Breeder Lambs for England's Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

Mr. W. J. Dawkins, "Newbold," Dewier River (S.A.), is the foremost Dorset Horn breeder in Australia, having secured championship prizes at…

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Autumn Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 8

The flower show to be held in Wonderland Stadium, on March 17 and 18, will be the fourth autumn show held by the Wagga and District…

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Firemen's Carnival Lockhart Does Well

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 3

In the scaling ladder event for five men yesterday, Gabramatta, in a run off with Cronulla for fourth and fifth places, established a record of 21 3-5…

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Schedules for Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 8

Sub-committees are now busny engaged in drafting the prize schedule for the 1937 Wagga show. Those who desire alterations or have suggestions…

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Swimming Medica at Tumut Big Carnival Attraction

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 9

All arrangements have been completed by the Tumut Swimming Club for the appearance of J. Medica, the United States of America Olympian…

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Treble Feature Show at the Plaza

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 10

The Plaza Theatre to-nignt will present a treble feature show when the programme will begin at 8 o'clock, and end at 11.30…

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Lottery Winner Will See the Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 4

The first thought of Mr. Charles T. Cross, 24 yr old son of a farmer, who grows wheat near Mungeribar, Trangie, after he won the £5000 prize in…

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Royal Easter Show Cattle Section Well Supported

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 7

The cattle entry for the forthcoming Royal Easter Show has again set the Society a task in finding the necessary accommodation. Although…

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Firemen's Carnival 600 Firemen At Tamworth Cronulla Wins in Record Time

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 9

More than 600 volunteer firemen from towns throughout the State are attending the fourth N.S.W. volunteer fire brigades' demonstration…

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Adelong Show Fine Ring Programme Pony High Jump 6ft 1½ in Fixture Will Conclude To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 10

Adelong's 31st annual show opened yesterday in delightful weather. The attendance was much more numerous than is usual on the first day, more…

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Medic a at Tumut Big Carnival Attraction

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

All arrangements have been completed by the Tumut Swimming Club or the appearance of J. Medica, the United States of America Olympian…

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The Gundagai Show Two Big Days This Week

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 3

The local Show is perhaps the greatest advertisement the Gundagai district has. On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week there should be…

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