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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 49

Junior Farmers Tumut Show Exhibits Profitable Pig Project

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 7

The pig rearing competition, of which mention was made in a previous issue and which was finalised at the Tumut show this week, proved most…

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P. & A. Association Election of Office-bearers Show Dates Again Discussed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

The first monthly meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association since the annual meeting was held on Saturday afternoon last, when…

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Gundagai Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

The 49th annual Gundagai show opened, yesterday in unsettled weather, conditions being very cold and cloudy; but the ra[?] held off Record [?]…

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Swimming Albury Carnival Wagga Successes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 8

In addition to winning the teams' challenge championship at Albury on Monday, members of the Wagga Beach Life Saving Club met with further…

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Gundagai's Annual Show Opened Yesterday Wonderful Display in Pavilion Colorful Exhibit of Cage Birds GUNDAGAI

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

The 49th annual Gundagai show opened to-day in unsettled weather, conditions being very cold and cloudy, but rain fortunately held off. Record entries were received for all sections in the…

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THE C.W.A. and the Show Mrs. Matt Sawyer, O.B.E., Opens Exhibition

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

The most praiseworthy part of the 1938 show was the co-operation and spirit of willingness to help, existing between the…

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Annual Show Record Exhibition Pavillion Showing A Revelation Gundagai Displays the the Wealth of Its Wonderful District

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

FOR FORTY–NINE YEARS NOW THE GUNDAGAI PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HAS SPONSORED ITS ANNUAL SHOW. AS YEAR HAS SUCCEEDED YEAR THIS EXHIBITION BEEN GRADUALLY ADVANCING IN STATUS,…

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"Fair to All" Premier Speaks at Rockdale Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

"The real explanation of our strength lies in the fact that the average man has particular reason for believing that he is better off than…

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The Men Behind the Show James Robinson And His Merry Men

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

We are told that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and such being the case, the committee of the Gundagai Show…

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The Shop Window of the District Wonderful Display in Show Pavillion Colorful Exhibit of Caged Birds

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

Record entries were received in sections in the pavillion for this week’s Gundagai Show; and it is estimated that the number was 50…

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Celebrations Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

TWO Riverina Championships and a scratch race were won by Leeton swimmers at Griffith on Monday night, at the…

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Bowls Interstate Carnival Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

The New South Wales team defeated Queensland by 68 to 30 in the interstate bowling carnival to-day. New South Wales will hold the shield for…

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Cycling Gundagai Show Races

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

There were good entries for the various events, riders being present from all the surrounding towns. Results:--…

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Gundagai Show Wonderful Display in Pavilion

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

The 49th annual Gundagai Show opened on Tuesday in unsettled weather, conditions being very cold and cloudy, but…

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Narandera Discusses Show Dates Earlier Date Suggested

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 5

AT the meeting of the Narandera P. & A. Association on Saturday last there was a lengthy discussion on the…

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Junior Farmers Empire Delegates at Wagga Show Exhibits

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

The results of the State wheat growing championships conducted by the junior Farmers' Club council, have just been released. Percy Price (Wagga)…

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Junior Farmers Tumut Show Exhibits Profitable Pig Project

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

The pig-rearing competition, of which mention was made in a previous issue and which was finalised at the Tumut Show last week,…

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Wagga Horticultural Society Autumn Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 11

Exhibitors are again reminded that the Wagga and District Horticultural Society's fifth autumn show will be held in the Wonderland Stadium on…

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High School Swimming Combined Annual Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 3

THE Combined Annual Swimming Carnival of the S.W. D.P.S.A.S.A. was held at the Leeton baths on Wednesday…

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