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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 49

Junior Farmers' Advisory Council Get Behind the Young Members Help Them with the Show Exhibit

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the above held at the Cootamundra Intermediate High School, the number present was rather disappointing, and displayed a lack of…

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Lockhart Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 4

We ate pleased to make a correction in the published list of awards of the Lockhart Show last week. The smooth-haired sheep bitch awards were: F…

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Flower Show Entries

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 4

In connection with the Wagga sesquicentenary flower show, residents are reminded that entries close at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 10, and as entries…

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Jack Moses at the Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 1

As previously mentioned, Mr. Jack Moses was at the Narandera show, and as usual he was well stocked up with humour…

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Leeton Show Brighter Lighting for Night Events

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 2

WITH Leeton'a annual show only a fortnight away, final preparations are being made at a feverish pace. The most…

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Broadcasting Girl Violinist To-night Sheep at Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 7

Guila Bustabo, the celebrated girl violinist who has delighted audiences all over the world with the exquisite beauty of her artistry, will be heard…

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Wagga Successes in Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 4

Further successes at the Melbourne Royal Show by Wagga district exhibitors included wins in the sheep section by the well-known breeders, Messrs. Alleyn…

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Golf Ferrier Disappoints No Exhibition Play With Locke SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 7

Disappointment was expressed in golfing circles when it was announced by Jim Ferrier that he would not ap­pear in golfing exhibitions against the…

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Many Visitors to Melbourne Carnival Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 8

After the spring racing carnival at Randwick, it is estimated that about 100 horses will be sent to Melbourne to compete in the cup meetings…

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Griffith Show Big Entries Received

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 3

There will be big entries in all sections of the Griffith show, including the pavilion, ring, cattle and sheep. The number of side-shows is larger…

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Leeton Annual Show Preparations Being Made

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 3

Intending exhibitors in the Leeton show are reminded that entries close on Saturday next. The prize schedule is an unusually comprehensive one,…

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Walbundrie Show to Be Held Next

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 3

The twenty-seventh annual show of the Walbundrie Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society will be held next Wednesday, October 5. The…

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Barellan Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

Leeton exhibitors were prominent amongst the prize winners at the Barellan Show, on Wednesday. Mr. A. W. Brown cleaned up mos…

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Fair at St. John's Hall

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 4

In an effort to raise funds for the purchase of a carpet for the sanctuary at St. John's, members of St. John's Churchwomen's Union conducted a fair…

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Show Procession 1938

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 4

Did yer 'ear about Oscar lettin' 'is 'ed go an' shoutin' fer the mob 'Erb? Cripes no, an' yer never will. It's only a little wile ter go fer the grate…

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At the Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

Looking over the visitors to Junee for the show, one saw many one—time familiar faces. Ike Brown, now of Young, was in…

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Coolamon Show Satisfactory Financial Position

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 1

Mr. W. A, lverach, President, presided over the meeting of the Coolamon A. and P Association on Tuesday week last others present…

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Methodist flower Show a Great Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

The annual Flower Show, conducted under the auspices of the Coolamon Methodist Ladies' Church Aid Society, was held in Furner’s Hall on…

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Ariah Park Show Preparations Well in Hand

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

For the Ariah Park Show on Saturday day, October 16, it is safe to Predict a record in all departments. Enquires for schedules have been…

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Wagga Celebrations Arches Erected in Streets Stalls Being Allotted for Carnival Governor's Itinerary Outlined

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 3

Detailed arrangements have been completed for Wagga's week of celebrations in connection with the sesqui-centenary year, and these were announced yesterday by the Mayor (Alderman H. E. Gissing)…

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