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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Congregational Church Annual Fair at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 3

The Congregational Church Guild ladies held their annual fair on Tuesday afternoon and evening last: there was a good attendance and suitable…

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Officers and N.C.O.’s of the Training Battalion at the Show Ground at Cricket

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 December 1940 · page 4

Exceedingly popular with the Diggers at the show ground is the turf wicket. Cricket is a popular recreation…

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C.U.S.A. Hut Opened at Show Ground Bishop of Wagga Blesses Building OVER 500 Attend Ceremony Distinguished Gathering Includes Premier

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 December 1940 · page 6

In the presence of about 500 people the Catholic United Services Auxiliary Mass and Recreation Hut on the Albury show ground camp was officially opened and blessed yesterday afternoon. The building the neatness, size and completeness of which were much admired, was blessed…

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Keen Interest in Athletic Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 3

Keen interest is being shown by athletes. in the monster sports, carnival to be held at Deniliquin Sports Oval on Boxing Day in aid of patriotic funds…

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Swimming Carnival Keen Contests Last Night

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 1

Splendid racing was witnessed last night at the carnival conducted by Deniliquin Swimming Club at the Edwards street pool, which afforded…

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£850 C.u.s.a. Hut Opened at Albury Show Ground Camp

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 6

At the opening and blessing of the C.U.S.A. Mass and recreation hut at the Albury show ground training camp on Sunday:— Above Left: Rev. Father Crennan (at microphone) introducing the Bishop of Wagga (Dr. F. A. Henschke)…

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Rain Improves Show Prospects Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1940 · page 4

“Apart from the general relief the rain has brought, it will help materially towards the success of the 1941 Royal Show.” The secretary of the…

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Loss On Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 1

In response to an inquiry, Mr. W. F. Walters, president of Deniliquin P. and A. Society, informs us that the financial statement for the flower show conducted…

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Variety Concert Bright Show By Local Performers

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 4

An enjoyable concert programme, entirely by local amateurs, was presented at Deniliquin Town Hall on Tuesday night in support of the…

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Bazaar and Fair in Aid of Convent Funds

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 December 1940 · page 1

The bazaar and fair in aid of Convent funds eventuated at the Variety Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, and proved most successful both…

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Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 4

An attractive programme of events has been arranged for the Swimming Club’s carnival to be held at the Edwardes street pool on Thursday night…

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Next Year’s Sheep Show Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 6

The annual sheen show will be held next year on the Sydney show ground. provided the ground is available. and that the conduct of the exhibition will…

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Co-optimists Help C.u.sa. Good Show in Plaza Theatre

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 10

Excellent singing in various song scenas wad a moving force in the successful presentation by the Co-optimists Musical Costume Comedy…

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Britain’s First Step In General Offensive 4000 Prisoners Taken Italians Put Up Very Poor Show Enemy Taken By Surprise Push Over 80-Mile Desert Stretch R.A.F. And Navy Each Effective LONDON, December 10

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 1

British desert forces struck the Italians on a broad front in the Sidi Barrani region. The action may be described as a great raid rather than a general offensive, although it is likely to lead to a more extensive offensive…

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60 Teams in Country Carnival Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 5

Present indications are that about 60 teams will take part in the country tennis carnival, commencing at White City courts on January 6. This…

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Swimming Successful Night Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

Thrilling match races and keenly contested handicap events made up a very interesting programme at the Swimming Club’s carnival last night…

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Christmas Tree Carnival An Outstanding Success

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

The annual Christmas Tree Carnival was held in the Convent School grounds last week, commencing on Tuesday evening and concluding on…

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P. & A. Society’s Profit Dwindles Only £31 From Show for the War Effort

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

Instead of having more than £100 to hand over to the Commonwealth Government as the profit from the “Win the War” Show, the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society will only be able to pay over £31 to the Government, it was disclosed at the…

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Albury Show May Be Held Next Year In Modified Form

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 December 1940 · page 5

At a meeting of the Albury Show committee yesterday afternoon the possibility of holding a show next year in some Modified form on the…

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Show Ground Guard Abandons Military

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 6

Beyond the entrance gates to the show ground camp the other stood the guard in impressive array. Inspection (above left) has just been completed. But all around the camp was a strange appearance of desertion. Soldiers who were normally sprinkled…

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