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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 19

Doings at Wagga. Scenes of High Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 November 1918 · page 2

The official celebrations in connection with the signing of the armistice with Germany commenced in Wagga early yesterday morning. The sounding…

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Adelong Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 2

THE Adelong Show came off last week and was a successful exhibition, Amongst the prizes were:— Trotting stallion, trotting pony,…

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Fair Deal to the Dominions

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 2

The "Times," in a leading article, states that the presence of Sir Robert Borden and his coleagues, including Mr. Hughes, and prospective visits of other…

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Allies' Fair. Successful Function in Methodist Hall

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 3

The "Allies' Fair," which was organised by the Ladies' Church Aid Society of the Wagga Methodist Church, under the presidency of Mrs. Oates, Mrs…

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"Army's Fair Name." General Rawlison's Appeal

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1918 · page 2

General Sir Henry Rawlinton, in an order of the day, dated November 11, says: "The Fourth Army has been ordered to participate in the…

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The Sydney Carnival. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

The War Chest carnival is in full swing. Rain fell early in the morning, but laer the sun came out…

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Carnival in Sydney. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 4

The War Chest carnival is in full swing. Rain fell early this morning, but later the sun came out and great crowds of people were in the city…

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Wasp Women. Who Don't Play Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 2

Two girls were sitting opposite me in the tramway-car the other day. One wore a wedding ring; the other did not…

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War Chest Carnival. Donations

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 2

The Hon Secrelary of the [?] War Chest (Mr. H. B. Rowlands wishes to acknowledge receipt of £1 towards the above…

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War Chest Days. Cootamundra's Enthusiastic Efforts. Bazaar. Carnival and Coxfetti Battle. Over £1,000 Realised

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 2

None of the oldest hands can recall anything approaching the display in Cootamundra last Saturday. is success surpassed the highest…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

The above met yesterday afternoon, at the Albion hotel. Present, Messrs. A. Bragg, S. H. Dickson, W. Smiri, E. McClintock, W. Nash, O. Webb, W. H…

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St. Jude's Flower Show

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

The weather and illness conspired against St. Jude's Annual Flower Show, held on Friday and Saturday last, affecting both the exhibits and…

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Grammar School. Exhibition of Year's Work

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 3

An exhibition of the year's work was held at the Grammar School, Best-street, yesterday afternoon. There was a large and appreciative attendance. On…

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Repatriation Carnival Committee. The Big Art Union

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Repatriation Carnival Committee was held at the Council Chambers on Friday evening last, there being present…

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Red Cross Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 2

There will be a special assortment in Christmas fare, tastefully laid out on appropriate stalls, at the Red Cross Fair, which opens at the Oddfellows' Hall,…

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The Schools. Mt. Erin Convent. Exhibition of Work. Distribution of Prizes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 December 1918 · page 4

The annual distribution of prizes and exhibition of pupils work drawing and painting was held at Mt. Erin Convent yesterday. His Lordship Dr. Dwyer…

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Red Cross Fair. Yesterday's Opening

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 2

"Over £1,000,000 has been collected and 22,000 parcels sent to prisoners of war," said the Mayor at the Red Cross Fair which opened at the Oddfellows'…

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Items of News. See [?] Fair

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

The [?] Fair was a veritable [?] of [?] at the afternoon and [?] yesterday at the Oddfellows' Hall, Wagga. The [?]…

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Local and General. the Area at Sydney Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

There seems now no doubt that the Murrumbidges Irrigation Area's exhibt at the next Sydney Show will be a great success, but as time goes…

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Ex-crown Prince. Dutch Women Show Disgust. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 December 1918 · page 2

Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent states that the "Telegraaf" publishes a report reflecting on the moral conduct of the German Crown Prince at…

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