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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 19

Repatriation Carnival Week. The Show and Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

It is expected thai the carnival festivities next week will be the most notable ever held at Narandera. In ordinary years the country and…

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Repatriation Carnival Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

A mooting of the above Committee was hold on Wednesday evening last for the purpose of making final arrangement in connection with the…

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Coolamon Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 3

Our annual Show is once again drawing close, and present indications point to a successful exhibition. All arrangements are well in hand. The judges of…

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The Narandera Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

There promises to be a record gathering at the Narandera Show on Tuesday and Wednesday next. A good number of residents of the Area have…

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Narandera Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 3

The Narandera Repatriation Campaign Committee are out to secure £10,000 to be used for local returned soldiers. A powerful appeal is made…

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Baby Show

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 2

In no time the hall filled again for the Baby Show. The competitors were:—Cliff Manns, Tumblong, aged 7…

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The Repatriation Carnival. the Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 2

The Repatriation Carnival was to open last (Monday) evening, when Mr. Philip Lyiton was to give a dramatic entertainment in his tent theatre in…

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Notes on Lockhart Show. Remarks by Judges. Gate Receipts Ahead of Last Year

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 2

The 1918 Show at Lockhart was the 12th Show organised by the Lockhart A. & P. Society, and the third exhibition promoted for patriotic purposes…

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Illabo Patriotic Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 4

The Illabo sixth annual carnival held under the auspices of the Illabo P. and A. Society was held yesterday in delightful weather. The…

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Culcairn Show. Second Day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 2

Ideal weather conditions favored the second and final day of a very successful exhibition. The attendance on Tuesday was most gratifying…

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In the Ranks. Soldiers' Letters. a Grahamstown Boy Gives an Exhibition of Flying for "Billy" Hughes. at the Front

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 4

Flight Lieut. J. H. A. Treacy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Treacy, of Grahamstown, is doing grand work in the air over on the…

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Coolamon’s Carnival Week. the Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

E[?]e the “Review” is again published the Coolamon A. and P. Association’s Annual Show, an event which is always awaited with the most pleasureable of…

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Coolamon Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

Coolamon Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24 and 25 and a special train will leave Yanco on the second day of the…

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Local and General. Spring Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are particularly notified that entries for the Spring Flower and Citrus Show will close on Tuesday. 30th September. Forms…

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Narandera Show. Splendid Display from the Area

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 3

The non-competitive display staged by the Yanco Agricultural Association at Narandera Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, was a splendid object…

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Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 4

Our report of Holbrook Show, held on Thursday and yesterday, is unavoidably held over till next isuse…

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Hospital Help. Carnival to Be Held. Continental at Night

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

It was a poor muster that responded to the call of Duty on Thursday evening last. The hospital wants help—the following 14…

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Henty Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The Henty P. and A. Society's 14th annual show will open to-day and continue to-morrow and Thursday. Special train arrangements…

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Hospital Carnival. Day Fixed for October 19

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

THE public meeting on Thursday night, convened by the Mayor, drew forth the following attendance:— Mayor Wright (chair), Messrs…

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Items of News. Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

To-day is judging day at Coolamon Show. A fine programme of ring events has been prepared for to-morrow, the concluding day…

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