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Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 19

Narandera Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 3

The Narandera Show, in aid of the Repatriation Fund will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 17th and 18th September and an interesting…

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Repatriation Carnival Sub-committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held on Monday evening at the Council Chambers at the conc[?] of the [?]…

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Coolamon A. & P. Asscn. Proposal for a “Dry” Show Defeated by 27 Votes to 3

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 4

The usual monthly committee meeting of the above was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday last. There was a very large attendance, which was presided…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 4

The Wagga Show, aptly described as Wagga's grand carnival, will be held an Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday next. The official opening ceremony…

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Show Improvements

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 4

In consonance with various improvements which the M. P. and A. Association has made at the Show[?]ground for the comfort of patrons, it…

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Repatriation Carnival Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

A general meeting of the carnival committee will be held be held at the Council Chambers this (Tuesday) evening, when the…

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St. John's Fair. Auspicious Opening

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

The fair organised for the purpose of clearing off the debt on St. John's Anglican Church, was opened in St. John's Hall, Baylis-street, last night, by Mr…

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A Show-time Precaution

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

Wagga will not be devoid of its visitation of suspicious characters, a number of whom, anticipating a man of population with generous spending…

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Glass Manufacturing. on Show Grounds

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

A remarlcable show is announced for the Showgrounds this week, de­scribed as the "Wonder Boy Glass Manufacturer." This hoy is claim­ed to be able to manufacture any article of glassware known to mod­ern limes. He is also the largest hoy on earth, being 18 years of age, and weighing 27J/J stone, and a visit should prove of much interest…

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Interesting Exhibits at the Show. Government Collection of Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 4

An exhibit at the Show which opens to-day, of outstanding interest to farmers, is the non-competitive collection by the New South Wales…

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St. John's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

St. John's Fair was open yesterday afternoon and evening and will continue similarly during the week. Good returns are reported from all sources of…

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Show Ground Attractions

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

Staig's "Globe of Death" act at the Show Ground provide a real sensation and was deservedly well patronised yesterday…

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M.t.c. Show Races

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

On Friday next the Murrumbidgee Turf Club will set the ball rolling in connection with its Show meeting, the dates set down for which are…

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Wagga Show. Opening Day. Splendid Weather Prevails

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 4

The weather which ushered in the first day of the fifty-third Show of the M. P. and A. Association defeated the arguments of the gloomy weather…

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M.t.c. Show Races

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 2

To-morrow the Murrumbidgee Turf Club will open its Show meeting, which will be continued on Saturday. The committee are…

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Wagga Show. Brilliant Second Day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 4

A Vice-Regal Show in royal weather! If, when the record closes for the M.P. and A. Association's 1918 exhibition there are any shortcomings to be…

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Repatriation Carnival Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last there being present Messrs…

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Show Parasites

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 2

There was one blot on the record of this year's Show. It is by no means unique in the history of the exhibition, or of similar carnivals,…

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Spring Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 3

The Spring Flower Show, exhibition of citrus fruits, and Allies' fair, to be held on the 2nd and 3rd October, will be a very fine display. Already…

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Albury Show and Races

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 2

The great carnival week at Albury commences on Tuesday next, September 3, with three days' show and ends on September 7 with two days' races…

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