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Shows & fairs, 1921

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Autumn Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic meeting of ex-pupils, teachers and ladies interested in the Autumn Flower Show and Bazaar to be held la aid of the…

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Poultry at Orange Show

The Daily Express · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

At the Orange show Messrs. P. E. and A. Hawkes, of Wagga, won first price for Brown Leghorn Hen; first [?] Brown Leghorn Cockerel First…

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Why the Mystery? Fair Questions Unanswered. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 1

In the House of Representatives today, Sir Joseph Cook’ emphatically refused to answer a question submitted by Mr. Nicholas as to whether Mr…

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M. P. and A. Show

The Daily Express · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 2

Mr. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has received a letter from the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, stating that: “In reply to your…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Anzac Week Carnival. Opening To-night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 4

For mouths past Mr. H. E. Gissing, president of the Wagga branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., and his hard working committee and members of the general…

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Children’s Carnival

The Daily Express · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 1

At the conclusion of the foundation stone ceremony the school children were marched to the Southern Cross Grounds, where games of…

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Next Thursday's Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

The Flower She wand Bazaar in aid of the Leeton Public School on Thursday and Friday next, at the School of Arts, Leeton, premises to…

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The Carnival Official Opening Last Night’s Rally

The Daily Express · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

The carnival In aid of the funds for the Wagga soldiers memorial was officially opened in the Southern Cross Grounds last night…

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The Carnival. Officially Opened by Mayor. Appeal for Memorial Hall

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

The carnival in the Southern Cross Grounds in aid of the Soldiers' memorial was officially opened last night by the Mayor, Ald. I. Cullen. The…

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The Show Schedule

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

The annual show being only a few months distant the various committees engaged on the drafting of the schedule are busy putting the finishing touches…

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The Carnival an Assured Success. Fancy Dress Ball

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

The Carnival at the Southern Cross grounds in aid of the Soldiers’s Memorial has now been in full swing for three nights and one afternoon, and…

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Local and General Preparations for the Show

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

The various sub-committees of the M. P, and A. Society are now busily engaged in making pra[?]minary. arrangements for the Wagga Show…

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Anzac Day. Celebrations at Lockhart. Successful Hospital Carnival. About £600 Realised

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 3

Anzac Day was commemorated at Lockhart by a combined service held in the School of Arts, Lockhart, on Sunday afternoon, when there was a large…

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The Carnival Another Big Crowd

The Daily Express · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

There was another big crowd at the Soldiers’ Memorial Carnival in the Southern Cross Grounds last night, and money was spent freely…

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Junee Trotting. S.d. Club Handicap to [?] Chimes. Fair Rose's Big Tote Dividend

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 4

The autumn meeting of the Southern District Trotting Club was held on the Junee racecourse yesterday afternoon, Fine weather prevailed, and the trotting…

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Autumn Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

Fine Display of Flowers and Fruit. The Autumn Rose Show opened in line weather yesterday afternoon and will be continued to-day and to-night…

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The Carnival Another Successful Night

The Daily Express · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

The Anzac Memorial Carnival was a[?]ain well patronised last night and though the attendance was not equal to that of the previous night the…

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GRIFFITH C. of E. CARNIVAL

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

Something special is being organised by the Griffith Church of England committee, it is to take the form of a modern carnival that will last for…

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Autumn Flower Show. a Big Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 6

The flower show which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in aid or the Church of England fonds was a gratifying success…

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Memorial Carnival. Another Good Night. Over £700 in Hand

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Another good night iras experienced by the returned soldiers with their carnival last night, over £100 being taken. This makes a total of £700…

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