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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 19

War Chest Carnival. Ugly Man Competition to be Held What Would You Do With the Kaiser?

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 2

The carnivel which will be held in the park in aid of the State War chest appeal on Wednesday. Novembers a will be held under novel…

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Presbyterian Grand Fair

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 2

THE official opening of the Presbyterian Grand Fair takes place in O'Brien's Hall, Tumut, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock sharp. The ceremony will be…

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P. AND A. SOCIETY. Collective Exhibit for Melbourne Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above was hold at the Royal Hotel on Saturday last there being present Messrs F. E…

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War Chest Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the War Chest Carnival was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday evening last, there being present…

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Tumut Presbyterian Fair. Auspicious Opening

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 2

THE Presbyterian Fair, for the purpose of raising much-needed funds for the charge, was opened with eclat in O'Brien's Hall yesterday…

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Barellan District Show. Wednesday, 9th October

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 6

Favored by an ideal day, the Barellan Show was most successful. Though two [?] of show-events had been held at Barellan in…

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Hospital Carnival Good Money Made. an Afternoon's Sport

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 21 October 1918 · page 2

Gundagai Hospital Carnival on Saturday last filled the empty war chest. It also provided a good afternoon's break from the…

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Adelong Grand Fair

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 3

The "Most Popular Girl" competition in connection with the Adelong Presbyterian Grand Fair promises to be very keen indeed. Both of the candidates are…

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Collective Exhibit. For Melbourne Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

The attendance at the public meeting called for Saturday afternoon last to decide whether, or not a district exhibit should be forwarded to…

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Hospital Day. a Successful Carnival. About £200 Netted

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 3

Hospital Day, has come and gone. Saturday morning broke with a discouraging outlook, as rain was threatening, but towards noon the…

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Improving Wagga Show. Suggestions Received

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 October 1918 · page 3

The following replies have been received in answer to a circular letter sent out by Mr. A. F. D. White, secretary of the M. P. and A. Association,…

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Adelong Grand Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 2

Interest is getting daily greater in the Grahamstown and Adelong districts in connection with the Presbyterian move merit, taking place on 7th, 8th and 9th…

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Currawarna Show and Sports

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 1

The first show, combined with snorts, was held on the Recreation Grounds on Wednesday, October 9, in aid of the Repatriation Fund. The day was all that…

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House Rents. Effect of Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 3

J. F. Cox, an estate agent, giving evidence before the Inter-State Commissioner in respect to house rents, declared that people would be living in…

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Ganmain Flower Show. Successful Exhibition

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4

The fourth Annual Spring Flower Show, in connection with St. Peters Church of England, Ganmain, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Guild, was held in Cooney’s…

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Adelong Grand Fair

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 2

Enthusiasm is getting daily greater in Adelong, Grahamstown and district in connection with the Presbyterian Grand Fair to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall,…

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War Chest Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above was held at the Mechanics Institute on Wednesday evening, there being present Mesdames J. A…

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Tumut Fair. the Opening Ceremony

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4

IN performing the official opening ceremony of the above, Mrs. J. T. Cole, of Darbalara, said:— "It affords me much pleasure to be with…

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Fair Rents Court. Its Effect on Building. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 2

George Weatherill, estate agent, told the Inter-State Commission to-day that the Fair Rents Court had had a detrimental effect upon building and…

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The Proposed Collective Exhibit. For Melbourne Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4

The decision of the public meeting watch was held on Saturday last has been received with satisfaction by the [?] people and also by…

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