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Shows & fairs, 1917

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Queen's Carnival. What the Committees Are Doing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 5

That coming events cast their shadow before, is evidenced in connection with the forthcoming carnival, which is destined to establish a…

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Queens' Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 2

That the requirements of the local hospital are being recognised is proved by the following list of candidates to contest the Quenn's Carnival:—…

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The Gallipoli Strollers. a Monster Vaudeville Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 2

Two and a half hours of Sparking wit and melody by Anzacs, who left the stage to fight for their King and Country…

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Show Finances

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1917 · page 2

Despite the extremely untoward circumstances, in regard to the railway strike and bad weather, which the Murrumbidgee P. and A…

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Show Holiday

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 2

Wednesday, February 27. the second clay of the Yanco Agricultral Society's show at Leeton, has been gazetted a public holiday for Griffith,…

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A Pure V.c. Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 8

From some English sailors comes the following:—One of our aeroplanes was fetched down in the sea by the Huns a couple of miles off the Belgian…

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The Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 2

A committee meeting under the presidency of Mr. A. C. Fletcher, was held at Grey's rooms last Friday evening, when a large amount of detail,…

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Hospital Carnival at Fivebough. a Brilliant Success

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 2

In connection with the Queen's Carnival that is being conducted by the Friendly Societies' Council in aid of Leeton Hospital, there are eight…

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New Year's Day at the River. Grand Sports and Aquatic Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 2

A treat is in store for all lovers of good sport, or a good outing on New Year's Day, when a grand picnic sports meeting will be held on the…

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