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Shows & fairs, 1938

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Community Singing Broadcast Off, But Show Goes on ! Surprise for Concert-goers

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 2

The Cootamundra Mouth Organ Band, organisers of the popular fortnightly community concerts, regrets to announce that, for the…

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Wagga Show Falling Off In Cattle Sections North Wins District Exhibit WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 1

Visitors to Wagga show yesterday had the opportunity of seeing the best livestock and produce which the district can produce; and they were not…

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Wagga Show Gate Takings, £849 WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

Despite the unfavorable weather yesterday, there was an amazingly large crowd for the second and main day of the annual show of the…

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Interesting Group Past Presidents of Wagga Show Society

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 3

Mr. H. E. MITCHELMORE, 1917-1918 Mr. J. W. SHEPHARD, 1919-1920 The Late Mr. S. R. COPLAND, 1931-32 Mr. R. H. FLETCHER, 1933-1934…

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Wagga Show Some Impressions a Revelation What Co-operation Will Do

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

The Wagga Show, and, what a show it is, to be surel One would have to travel the whole State through to seek, but not to find, another like it…

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WAGGA M.T.C RACES Show Meeting Opens To-morrow Farr Son Chosen to Win Show Handicap Mafoota and Can March for Minor Events

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 10

Mafoota and Farr Son may win the principal double the Mangoplah (Flying) and the Show Handicap—at Wagga to-morrow afternoon, the opening day of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's Show meeting. Both have good…

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Big Boxing at Show M'GRATH'S £40 Challenge Wayne Powell to Fight

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 10

Many and varied were the battles decided at Jimmy Sharman's touring stadium at yesterday's show that both thrilled and amused appreciative…

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Woman's Place in a Changing World How It Is Demonstrated at Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 3

The Wagga Show provides the best of all vantage points for reviewing the march of time. A visit to Hammond Hall and the industrial exhibits…

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An Epic Anent a Famous Wine Merchant an Introduction and an Order at Wagga Show, 1938

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 2

Have you ever met Jack Moses? It not just come with me I'll introduce you to him now, You'll enjoy his company…

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Negative Cricket Test Match Ruined as an Entertainment Dull English Batting Hassett and Barnes Show How LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 6

England 903 for seven wickets, Australia 117 for three wickets, and Bradman and Fingleton unlikely to bat. Surely this Test match is dead and it remains only to hold the funeral, which I hope will not be as dismal as the…

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Big Crowd Attends Second Day of Wagga Show in Spite of Rain Gate Takings £849 Attendance Estimated at 15,500 High Standard of Exhibits Magnificent Grand Parade and Excellent Ring Programme

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 3

Despite the unfavorable weather yesterday, there was an amazingly large crowd for the second and main day of the annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association at the Wagga showground…

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Young Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

Throughout, the Young show, schedule—particularly in the cooking and needlework classes—will be found sections for novices, and those, who have…

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Barellan Show Rights

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

The publican's rights for the booth at the forthcoming show, were bought by Mr. A. E. Preston, of Miller's Point, for £50, only 10/- short…

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Wagga Show Narandera Exhibitors' Successes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

The Wagga show was held this week, and on the principal day (Wednesday) the attendance was estimated at 15,500. The gate takings for the…

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Sunshine Machinery at Coolamon Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

H. V. McKay-Massey Harris will have a comprehensive display of farm machinery which merits an inspection by farmers attending the Coolamon…

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Fun and Fantast Side Show Entertainments

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

It is right that the majority of show patrons attend the annual exhibition mainly to see the splendid exhibits and to make themselves fully acquainted…

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At The Show Indian Rope Trick

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

Of all feats of magic the Indian Rope Trick has caused the most Conceivers Leading Investigators of the occult have sought exhibitions without…

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Coolamon Sesqui Centenary Show Next Tuesday &

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

The district’s chief annual event the Show, which [?] he held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, has this year been given added…

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Post and Telegraphs Facilities at Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

A post, telegraph, and telephone office is established at the Warga show ground, in the administrative building. The hours this office will…

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Minister for External Affairs To Open Narandera Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

Word was received yesterday from the Hon. W. M. Hughes, Minister for External Affairs, accepting the invitation to open the Narandera Show, to…

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