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Shows & fairs, 1939

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Next Week's Young Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 2

At the coming Young show there will be a decided innovation. A spectacular ring feature will be presented by "Dare-Devil" Frank McFarlane,…

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Show Traffic Arrangements for Motorists

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 2

Motor traffic to the Showground will proceed, as in other years, via Albury-road, traffic entering the Showground by the gate opposite…

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Church of England Show Tent

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 4

For some 16 yean the Church of England has organised a show tent by erecting a huge marquee, to accommodate about 400 patrons. The effort…

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At the Show New Chevrolet Utility

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 3

In addition to the suitability of the Chevrolet engine for economical utility work, there are many other outstanding points about these models on…

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Show Week Attractions George Sorlie's Revue Opens To-night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 7

A new title, a brand new show, but the same well-known standard of excellence are features of the entertainment which George sorlie is offering…

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Boxing Jimmy Sharman's Troupe Sporting Treat Foe Show Patrons

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 8

Alter concluding their record season at the Brisbane Royal National Show, the always-welcome Shaman troupe is busy preparing for our great annual…

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Wagga M.t.c. Show Meeting Friday and Saturday Next

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 2

Everything is set for the Show race meeting of the M.T.C., which takes place on Friday and Saturday next. Splendid entries (appearing…

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Australian Rules Knockout Carnival Will Be the Biggest Football Event Yet Staged in Riverina

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 2

THROUGHOUT the whole of the Riverina interest is being centred on the big football carnival to be held in Leeton on…

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Wagga's Annual Show Opens Today Successful Fixture Assured All Sections Well Supported Splendid Programme Every Session Several Classes Judged Yesterday

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 2

With an entry list of no fewer than 6337, the Wagga Show, which will begin to-day, promises to be very successful. The quality of the exhibits entered Is on a very high plane, and all who come to the show expecting to see…

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Baby Show and Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 2

Judging of babies will commence at 2.30 p.m. sharp on Saturday, September 2, at the Cootamundra Town Hall. The iron lung and respirator will be…

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Clydesdales Fine Exhibition of Makes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 9

No fewer than 158 entries wee booked for the Clydesdales, but unfortunately the team entered by Messrs. Longmire Brds., of Narandera, could…

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The Show is On!

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 3

A friendly hand, a welcome smile. That is Wagga all the while. The show is on! Up you get, on heel and toe,…

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At the Show Yesterday

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 6

Top: Champion Dorset Horn Ewe, owned by Mr. T.H. Kelsall, Broughton Brook, Wagga Champion Ayrshire Cow, Yanco Bungeet, owned by Mr. Arthur Graham Lake Albert…

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Hockey Waoga Carnival Won by Shamrocks

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 2

The weather last Sunday was perfect for sport, and the hockey carnival conducted 'y the Wagga Shamrock club for the 2WG Cup…

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Show Traffic Arrangements for Motorists

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 9

Motor traffic to the Showground will proceed, as in other years, via Albury-road, traffic entering the Showground by the gate opposite…

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War Scare Affects N.Z. Exhibition AUCKLAND

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 1

It was stated in Auckland today that a war scare, succeeding sew Zealand's severe import restrictions and other factors, might ruin the…

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Busy Show Day Traffic in 1902

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 10

This scene, taken in Fitzmanrice-street from the Australian Hotel balcony in August, 1902, depicts a sight familiar to many still resident in Wagga. There were no cars in those days-it was the day of the horse. The late Jack Warmoll occupies the top seat on his hansom cab…

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Minti's Show Stand New Chevrolet Model

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 10

Minty's, General Motors dealers for Wagga and Junee, are displaying many more cars than usual this year. The latest Buicks and Pontiacs are on…

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Brisbane Royal Show Tumbarumba Exhibitor's Success

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 4

Although it is by no means unusual for Tumbarumba district competitors to Rain awards for district products at various shows, residents of the…

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Items of News Church of England Show Tent

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 6

Willing workers of the Wagga parish of the Church of England have for more than 15 years organised a tea tent at the Wagga showground during…

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