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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 32 of 49

Narandera Show to Be Opened Ky Me. W. M. HUGHES

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 2

Mr. W. M. Hughes (Minister for External Affairs) has consented to open the Narandera show which will be held on Friday and Saturday. September 16…

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Racing at Wagga Show Meeting Successfully Concluded Patrec's Hurdle Double Porker Survives Protest in Handicap

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 7

By taking the Brash Hurdle at Wagga on Saturday, Patrec completed a winning double at the meeting and Incidentally achieved the "hat trick" by winning at his last three starts over the hurdles…

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Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 4

The 29th annual show of the Coolanaon A. and P. Association will be held to-day and to-morrow, and in view of the Improved seasonal outlook, It Is…

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Leeton Show Procession

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 3

The Leeton P. and. A. Association has asked the Secretary of the Narandera P. and A. Association to arrange for about a dozen residents of…

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Knock-out Carnival Lake Cargelligo Enthusiastic

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 2

A letter received this week indicated that the Northern Riverina will be strongly represented by the Lake Cargelligo team in the…

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Show Preparations Meeting of the Committee

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 2

Present at Saturday's meeting of the Lockhart Show Committee were: Messrs. J. Gollach (president), J. Evans (hon. secretary), J. and P…

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The Narandera Show September 16 and 17 to Be Opened by the Hon. W. M. HUGHES

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 1

The Narandera show will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, promises to be one of the most successful exhibitions held by the P…

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FOOTBALL Australian Rules Knockout Carnival Many Teams to Visit Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 6

The big knockout carnival to be held at Leeton next Sunday with £60 prize money, has drawn teams from a wide area of Riverine. Lake Cargelligo has…

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150Th Anniversary Celebrations Historical Hall Planned for Wagga Exhibition of Souvenirs and Relics

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 4

Among the attractions of the Wagga 150th anniversary celebrations (October 4 to 16) win be the historical hall, in which will be exhibited relics of all…

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Cootamundra Poultry Successes at Young Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 2

Cootamundra poultymen figured prominently in the poultry section of the Young show. Mr. Wal Ward secured 14 firsts, 8 seconds, and two…

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Walbundrie Show Meeting of P. and A. Society

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 6

A meeting of the Walbundrie P. and A. Society was held on Friday night. Mr. T. Tennison (president) presided, and there were present Messrs. J…

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Wagga Celebrations Hearty Support From Business Houses Fine Decorations Scheme Carnival Week Arrangements

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 7

A pleasing feature of the preparation for wagga's 150th anniversary celebrations, from October 9 to 16, it the wholehearted support of the…

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Coolamon Show Highest Receipts For Years Exciting Trotting and Ring Events

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 7

The Coolamon Show, which concluded yesterday in fine weather, was a triumph of organisation and reflects great credit on the president (Mr. W. A. Iverach), the secretary (Mr. R. G. Lynch), and the energetic and efficient…

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Ladies’ Hockey Carnival Next

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

The ladles’ Hockey Carnival, run on knockout lines, will be held at the Showground on Sunday , commencing at 10 a.m. The following teams will…

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Boxing at the Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

Roy Bell's touring stadium, .which presented both tan and fight, was the outstanding attraction among the side shows at the Coolamon Show…

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Football Leeton Knock-out Carnival on

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

Ten teams. have entered for the Lemon Australian Rules Knock-out Football competition, to be held on Sunday next. September 11th. The…

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Ganmain Show Bright Prospects for Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 5

The 30th Annual Show to be conducted by the Ganmain Agricultural and Pastoral Association, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 13th and 14th…

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Wheat Position Fair Deal for Farmers. U.S.A. Wheat Plan

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 4

The US. Secretary tor Agriculture, Mr. Wallace, addressing 400 [?] economists from 19 [?] [?]for the formulation of a set of…

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At the Show OSBORNE & Iverach’s Display

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 September 1938 · page 2

The display of General Motors products by Hearse, Osborne and Iverach was Quite a comprehensive one. The units on show were the Ponune…

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