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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 33 of 51

Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 3

The 30th annual show of the Coolamon A. and P. Association will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and intending exhibitors are urged to lodge…

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Royal Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 4

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has adopted recommendation which drastically revise the [?]…

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At Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 3

Top (from left to right): Patricia Horsley (Tumblong) second prize, E.Whiticker (Wagga) and Mary Horsley (Tumblong) shared first prize, best girl rider under 12 Bottom: Members of the Riverina division of the Corriedale…

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Wagga Show Narandera Exhibitors

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

The Wagga show was held on Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday, and it was a highly successfl exhibition…

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Narandera Show Only Two Weeks Off

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 6

In two weeks' time the Narandera P. and A. Association's 57th annual show will be in full swing. To-morrow (Saturday) entries are…

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Attended Every Show for 75 Years

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Edney, of Edward-street, Wagga, is a show enthusiast. Although he is 82 years of age, he still takes the same delight in the Wagga Show…

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Over 200 Footballers At Leeton Knock-out Carnival Showground Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

A FEAST of fast stirring foot­ball will be provided for the public at the big Australian Rules Knockout Carnival[?]…

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Boxing Sensational Contest at Show M'grath Collects Prize Stampede for Admission

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

Long before the advertised time for the £50 challenge bout between Wagga's popular boxer, Royce M'Grath, and the dour, determined Fillipino fighter…

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Another Clash Show Association and Turf Club Former Took Latter's Usual Dates May Now Have to Go Into April

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

No one on the committee of the Tumut A. and P. Association had a forethought of a clash with the Tumut Turf Club when it chose 20th…

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Last Years Record Crowd Equalled on Third Day of Wagga Show Estimated Attendance 12,000 Gate Takings Exceed £505 Magnificent Ring Programme Attractive Final Session To-day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 3

When the sun rose in a cloudless sky yesterday it was a happy augury for a fine day to follow—and so it transpired. Consequently there was a large attendance at the show, and the day was a very successful one. Later…

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Narandera Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 6

For the tug-o'-war at the Narandera Show, £25 prize money will be allocated. Teams of eight aside will be permitted, and those lodging entries…

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New Zealand Exhibition Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 4

The Government has decided that the netennial Exhibition is to be held at the end of the year, even if the country is at war…

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Show Stock Sales A.m.l. & F.co., Ltd

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 4

The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co., Ltd., report having, held a successful sale of high-class merino rams at the Wagga Showground…

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M.T.C. Show Races Large Attendance in Fine Weather Handicap to Perfect Idea Trainer's Treble

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 8

Finishing well over the last two furlongs, the Melbourne representative, Perfect idea, won the Show Handicap—the principal event at Wagga yesterday—from Macintosh, with the favorite Manu Forti third…

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WAGGA'S 75th Annual Show Concluded in Brilliant Weather Small Attendance Takings Reach Only £44/13/6 Novelty Events Amuse Interesting Sheep Dog Trials

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 4

Had the gloriously fine weather of yesterday prevailed for the second and main day of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association's 75th annual show on Wednesday, new records would have been established…

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Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 4

The annual Coolamon show will be held to-morrow and Wednesday, when an attractive exhibition will be staged as usual. There will be interesting…

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My Faithful Friend "Love Me—Love My Dog" Notes on the Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 3

Another show has come and gone, and several exhibitors intend to make suggestions to the M.P. and A.A. for the improvement of the dog section…

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Racing at Wagga M.T.C. Show Meeting Concluded Agreement's Brush Hurdle Big Springs Handicap to Manu Forti Red Relish Again

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 6

Outstaying his six opponents in the Brush Hurdle race at Wagga on Saturday, Agreement went to the front after crossing the last hurdle and won quite comfortably from Macintosh, with Plasma in third place…

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Another Clash at Tumut Show Association and -Turf Club Former Took Later’s Usual Dates May Now Have to Go Into April

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 3

No one on the committee of the Tumut A and P. Association had a forethought of a clash with the Tumut Turf Club when…

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Leeton K.o. Carnival

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

Both the local teams (The Rock and District League and the Faithful League) gave unimpressive displays at the Leeton knock-out…

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