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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 19

Narandera Show. to Aid Repatriation

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Narandera P. and A. Society, a suggestion was made by Mr. R. H. Hankinson that the forthcoming annual show, and…

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"Rooking" Soldier Settlers. Ministerial Statement. Fair Deal for All. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 4

The Minister for Lands attended the Shires' Conference to-day to answer certain criticisms which had been levelled against the Government. He…

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Yanco Agricultural Society. Special Committee Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee was hel on the 9th instant. The president. Mr. A. C. Fletcher, who was in the chair, stated that the…

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Early Days. No. 67. Extracts from the files of the "Cootamundra Herald." Thursday, September 1. Spring Show, 1887

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 4

President: C. H. B. Primrose. Vice-Presidents: W. A. Byrne and W. H. Matthews. Treasurer: E. P. Barnes, Secretary: J. Connell…

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Anglloan Variety Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 2

The above fair, held on Friday and Saturday last, at Mr. O'Brien's lower Hall, for the purpose of helping to clear off balance of debt…

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Anzac Exhibition. Noted Artists' Display. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 2

The exhibition of Anzac war pictures at the Grafton Galiery includes valuable historical works by the Australian artists, Longstaff, Lambert, Power,…

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Yanco Agricultural Society. Monthly Committee Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society was held at Grey's rooms on Wednesday night. Mr. A. C. Fletcher, president in the…

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Wagga Show Holiday

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

Wednesday, August 28 next (second day of the Wagga Agricultural Show) has been gazetted a public holiday in the Wagga Municipality…

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Narandera Race Club. Show meeting to be in aid or Repatrlation

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above Club was held at the Royal Mair Hotel on Tuesday evening last, there being present…

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Hospital Carnival. a Splendid Return

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 4

The secretary of the Wagga District Hospital committee has received a letter from Mr. James F. Scott, hon. secretary of the Police and Firemen's…

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Clashing of Show Dates

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Belbridge (president of the Albury and Border P. A. and H. Society) on Saturday stated that Messrs. W. J. Wood (president), Geo…

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Hospital Village Fair

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 3

THE annual hospital effort for raising funds for the Tumut Hospital will to-morrow and in future be known as the Hospital Village Fair,…

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Buckjumping Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

At the Open-air Picture Palace, Leeton, on Monday evening next (King's birthday), Messrs. Thorpe McConville and Arthur Dempsey will put on a…

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War Chest Fair. Xmas Boxes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

The following donations have been received towards the local fund for Xmas boxes and other necessaries:—Messrs. S. Richards…

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Show Printing. Catch Offer by City House. Turned Down by Wagga Committee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 4

(From the Wagga "Express." The printing of show catalogues of exhibits is always an expensive item for Agricultural Societies which does…

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The Coming Show. District Exhibits

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 4

The steps taken to provide a district exhibit at the Wagga Show this year, for the first time, promise to lead to a very satisfactory result. The…

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Hospital Carnival

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 4

The gatekeeper's teeth chattered! He hung over a blazing fire in an oil drum, and held out his bag to catch the shillings of…

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Agricultural Society. District Exhibit for Sydney Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the committee of the Yanco Agricultural Society was held at Grey's rooms on Wednesday evening. Mr. H. M…

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Show Riders. Eligibles Competing. Discussion by Committee

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 3

The question as to whether men of military age, or eligible for military service, should be allowed to compete at military events at the forthcoming…

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Citizens' War Chest. The Forthcoming Fair

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the members of the Citizens War chest was held at the Mechanics Institute on Friday evening last, there being…

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