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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Riverina's papers · page 15 of 19

Henty Show. Second Day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 4

The second day of the Henty Show was favored with fine weather and there was a very large attendance, visitors coming from all parts of the district…

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Narandera Show. Yanco Irrigation Agricultural Society's Exhibit

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 3

Some little time back the committee of the above Society decided at the invitation of the Narandera people in state an exhibit at the Narandera…

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Hospital Carnival

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 4

THE ladies meeting on Tuesday to discuss matters in connection with the Hospital Carnival was well attended. Mr. Tout occupied the…

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Departure of Mr. J. P. CLARKE Entertained by the Agricultural Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

A large gathering of the members of the Yanco Agricultural Society and friends, assembled at Grey's rooms on Monday evening to say good-bye to…

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Spring Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 3

Intending competitors are reminded that the entries close with Mr. Tribe. Palm Avenue, next Monday, September 30. Enquires have been…

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Adelolg P. & A. Association's Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 3

THE prize schedules for the Adelong Show are out of the printer's hands and ready for distribution, and are obtainable on application to the…

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Australian Board of Missions. Exhibition in St. John's Hall

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

A most interesting exhibition of ornaments, weapons, utensils, native dresses and idols illustrative of the lives of the aboriginies and the…

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Coolamon Show. Glorious Weather. Record Attendance

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

Again the whirligig of time brings around the day of days for Coolamon— its show—an event that is looked forward to annually by one and all, Of course there…

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Melbourne Show. Further Ring Events

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1918 · page 4

The results of some of the competitive events at the Melbourne Royal Show on Thursday were as follows:— Hunters' Plate: Mrs. A. Judd's…

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Melbourne Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 4

At the Melbourne show on Thursday last Miss Emily Roach (Narandera won the ladies' flag race on Tommy Dodd, against…

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Junee Show. Successful Opening Da[?]

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 October 1918 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Junee Agricultural and Pastoral Society was inaugurated yesterday in [?] but cold weather. A cold westerly wind…

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Show Bazaar. a Splendid Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 4 October 1918 · page 2

The Show Bazaar, which was opened on Tuesday evening of last week, and continued on Wednesday and Thursday evening, terminated very successfully…

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Spring Flower Show Splendid Display of Citrus

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 October 1918 · page 3

The Spring Flower and Citrus Show took place at Leeton School of Arts on Wednesday and Thursday and proved a great success. Associated…

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Primary Industries Conference. Royal Agricultural Society's Project

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1918 · page 6

The secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, Mr. A. F. D. White, has received the following letter from the secretary of…

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Presbyterian Grand Fair

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 8 October 1918 · page 2

A large number of orders for poultry is being received by the Produce Stall at the Presbyterian Grand Fair to be opened in…

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Presbyterian Grand Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 2

A valuable trophy (on view in Mr. Speir's window) will be presented to the successful candidate in connection with the "Popular Man"…

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Labor's Carnival. Eight Hour Day Anniversary

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 2

Wagga's sixth Eight Hour celebration was held yesterday in ideal weather conditions. The procession commenced to muster at the…

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Fair Rents Court. Extension Wanted to Wagga Deputation to Mr. Beeby

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 3

A deputation from the Wagga branch of the A.L.P., consisting of Messrs. R.T.D.O' Halloran, T.P.M intosh, T. Ryan A. Anderson, J. White and J…

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Presbyterian Grand Fair

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 3

Preparations for the Grand Fair, Which opens on Thursday afternoon next, are well advanced, and a brilliant array of stalls, laden will all…

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War Chest Day. Two Nights' Fair. Ugly Man Competition

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 2

A special meeting to arrange for the above was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday night, Ald. Evans (Deputy Mayor) presiding…

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