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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Junee Show

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

The Junee Show was held on [?] day [?] very [?] weather [?] [?] taking practically the whole day [?]…

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The Late Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 8

In the list of awards at the Presbyterian flower show— Published last issue—the first prize winner for champion roses and…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 4

The postponed events of the Junee Show will be disposed of on Wednesday, October 11. A special train will leave Wagga on that date at 12.15, and…

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Humor at the Front. Our Variety Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 2

I had two lettres sent to me, one from my wife and another from my old boss, each telling we they had been told that we had music-halls in or near…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 2

The Postponed Junee Show will be held to-morrow. A special arian will leave Wagga at 12.15 and will proceed direct to the Show Ground…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

The Junee Show, which was interrupted by heavy rain last week, will be concluded to-day. An interesting programme nf contests will take place…

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St. John's Spring Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 2

A strong committee has been formed to arrange and carry out a Spring Flower Show on October 25th, in aid of St. John's Church. Schedules are…

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Spring Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

The Annual Spring Flower Show and Promenade Concert, conducted by the Methodist congregation, was opened on…

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Show Association

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the above was held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday afternoon last. There were present…

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The Passing Show to Be—or Not to Be

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

There is one thing certain about conscription debates, and that is the man who was proud to inform you "When [?] say 'no' I mean 'no" is a bigger…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 2

The Methodist Flower Show and Exhibition eventuated in the Oddfellows' Hall., on Friday and Saturday last, and was a great success…

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Flower Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 3

Under the auspices of the Church of England, a flower show and fair was held in the Town Hall last night and is to be continued to night. The flowers…

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Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 2

The Girls' Friendly Society will hold a Spring Flower Show in St. John's Hall this afternoon and to-night. Attractive exhibits will be…

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Spring Flower Show a Good Display

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 4

Yesterday the Spring Flower Show arranged in aid of St. John's Church of England was very successful. This was very encouraging, as the…

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Talking Shop. Passing Show.'

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 7

Pat (meeting cheery wounded Tommy): "Hullo, old map, back agin? A bit wounded, I see." Tommy (late of the Building Trade):"Yes,…

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"Was There a Fair Field and No Favor ?" Mayor Says Emphatically "Yes."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 5

AT the Council meeting on Friday, the Finance Committee reported having examined the accounts of the Council, and recommended the…

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Presbyterian Church Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Fair eventuates to-morrow afternoon and evening and will include a number of tastefully decorated stalls. A feature…

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St. Andrews Church Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

Tomorrow the Ladies' Aid Society and Guild of St. Andrew's Church intend holding a Fair in aid of the Church and will have some interest…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

A number of pleasant and interesting surprises are in store for those persons who visit the church fair in aid of St. Andrew's Church, which…

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St. Andrew's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 3

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church fair was held in the school hall yesterday afternoon and evening, and proved a pleasant and highly…

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