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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 29 of 49

Greyhound Racing Fair Crowd Attends First Meeting of Newly. Controlled Clnh Punters Have Best Argument of

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at the first meeting run by the new committee of the Gundagai Charities Coursing Club on Saturday…

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Wagga Show August 23,24,25, AND 26 Wonderful Display of Riverina's Productivity Splendid Ring Programme

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 5

The seventy-fourth annual Wagga show opens to-morrow in the spacious and splendidly situated Wagga showground…

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Show Secretary's Office

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

Each day this week the office of the secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association in Gurwood Chambers,…

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Tree Dweller at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 8

Ubangi, a diminutive lady from Central Africa, figuring in Dave Meekin's sideshow, is, or was, to her native habitat, a tree-dweller. But for one…

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District Exhibition North v South Another Fine Display

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

When two sections of the richest district in the State, vie with each other for supremacy, it is little wonder that their resultant exhibits are worth…

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Wagga's Annual Carnival Seventy-Fourth Show Starts To-day Standard of Exhibits Higher Than Ever Only Fine Weather Needed For Success

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

Only fine weather is needed to ensure the success of Wagga's 74th annual show, which will start to-day. Entries are more numerous than last year, and the standard of exhibits, judging from a glance at the catalogue, is…

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Indian Rope Trick at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 8

Of all feats of magic, the Indian rope trick has caused the most controversy. Leading investigators of the occult have sought exhibitions without success,…

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Successful High School Athletics Carnival I.i.h.s Decides Big Programme on Cricket Ground

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

THE annual athletic carnival of the Leeton Intermediate high School was held at the cricket Ground on friday, August 12…

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The Narandera Show September 16 and 17 Trotting and School Entries Close 3rd September General Entries Close September 8

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

This year the Narandera Show will be held about three weeks earlier than has been the case for a number of years…

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Show Special

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 10

One of the outstanding special show offers is a tall, beautifully cut crystal electric table lamp, marked in Castles' window at £2/2/ for this wek only…

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"Varsity Show"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 2

"Varsity Show," Warner Bros.'film musical extraordinary, has its local premiere tonight(Wednesday) at the Roxy theatre. Starring the…

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Wagga's Carnival Week Australia's Greatest Country Show the Mayor's Message Visitors Welcomed to Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 8

Once again the show is here, and to us that means the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association's great annual display and festival—the 74th Wagga Wagga Show, which is…

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Wagga Show Races

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 6

The Murrumbidgee Turf Club will open, the new racing season with its show meeting on Friday and Saturday next With the exception of the…

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Show Secretary's Office

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 10

Each day this week the office of the secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association in Gorwood Chambers,…

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Bus Service to Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 12

The usual bus service to the showground will be conducted until 10 o'clock this morning, after which buses will depart from the intersection of…

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Indian Rope Trick at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 10

Of all feats of magic, the Indian rope trick has caused the most controversy. Leading investigators of the occult have sought exhibitions without success…

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Big Boxing at Show Wayne Powell Arrives

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 5

For endurance and quick transport the Jimmy sharman troupe would be as hard to beat as members of this ever-moving team of boxers and…

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Local and General Modern Monumental Show Room

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 2

At 184 Parker street, opposite Mr. R. Barr's garage, Mr. Stan Gravolm, the well-known Digger, and a native of Cootamundra, has opened up the…

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In the Ring the Horse and the Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 9

The Judging of the horses attracted a big crowd to the ring yesterday, the opening day of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Associa-…

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Wagga Carnival Week (Continued from Page 8) Carrying Capacity of Lands

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 9

Following the introduction of improved farming methods, fodder conservation, and top dressing of pastures, the carrying capacity of lands in this district has been considerably increased, and in some cases doubled. While…

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