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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Beeby Puzzled an Inadequate Act What Is a Fair Profit? Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 1

In the Profiteering Court to-day, Judge Beehy said he might find it necessary to inform the legislature that there is not enough direction in…

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Fair Profit. How to Calculate It. Judge Beebt in Difficulties. Act Herd to Administer. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

Argument was considered to-day in the Profiteering Prevention Court in connection with section 14 of the Act which gives the court power to…

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The Carnival £900 Now Netted Final Effort To-night

The Daily Express · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

Instead of languishing towards the end of it's week's run the Carnival in aid of the Wagga District boldiers' Memorial is maintaining well the success…

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Soldiers' Memorial. £130 Last Night. Carnival Concludes To-night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

The carnival in the Southern Cross Grounds in aid of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall drew another big crowd last night, £131/2/6 being taken. This…

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Exhibition Spar

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 3

The next bout was both interesting and instructive. An exhibition by Dave Smith and F. Brock. The first part of their exhibition consisted of the various…

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The Carnival Crowded Final Night

The Daily Express · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 2

The Southern Cross Grounds on Saturday night presented a lively specta[?], the crowds which rolled up to attend the closing phase of the…

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Yanco Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

A large attendance of members were present at the annual meeting of the Yanco Show Society at Leeton School of Arts on Thursday evening…

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Carnival Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 1

The Soldiers' Memorial Committee met on Friday evening for the last time before the carnival. There were present Messrs. J. A. McPherson (chair),…

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Exhibition of War Photographs

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

Wagga is to have the privilege of witnessing a beautiful collection of uncensored war photographs belonging to Captain W. A. Joynt, V.C., and…

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Soldiers' Memorial Carnival Big Day to-morrow

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

A big carnival will be held to-morrow in order to raise funds which augment the Soldiers' Memorial Fund, which is the last appeal to be made here in cornice…

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Autumn Flower Show and Bazaar

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

The Autumn Flower Show and Bazaar in aid of the Leeton Public School was an unqualified success. A fine display of flowers and fruit was…

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Amusements Wild Australia Show

The Daily Express · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 3

The Wild Australia show that Thorpe McConville is bringing to Wagga on Friday is going to make a stir in this town. There are 60 head…

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Flower Show and Fair. St. Andrew's Church Fund. Good Entries and Beautiful Blooms

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 2

A flower show and Scotch fair was held in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon and night in aid of the St. Andrew's Church fund. A good crowd…

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Junee Methodist Fair Successful Function

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 2

The annual [?] Methodist Flower Show at the Railway Institute Hall was opened on Tuesday by the Rev. G. [?] pastor of the…

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Soldiers' Memorial Carnival. a Substantial Profit

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 2

The committee anticipate that the gros takings of the carnival held during Anzac Week will reach in the vicinity of £1650, made up as follows:…

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Local and General the Soldiers’ Carnival

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 2

The amount raised by the recent carnival at the Southern Cross Grounds, Wagga, in aid of the Soldiers’ Memorial Fund had now been…

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Flower Shows Wagga Presbyterian Fair. a Fine Display

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 2

The first of what is to be a series of annual flower shows and Scotch Tairs was held by the members of St. Andrew’s Church, Wagga, in the…

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Soldiers' Carnival Rafees

The Daily Express · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

After the conclusion of the Municipal Council Meeting last night the raffles conducted at the recent Soldiers Memorial Carnival were drawn…

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War Photographs. Unique Exhibition

The Daily Express · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

The exhibition of uncensored war Photographs, which will be opened in St. John's Hall this afternoon will [?] the people of Wagga [?]…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 5

The annual monthly meeting of the committee of the A.P.H. and I. Association was held at the Albion Hotel yesterday afternoon, and was…

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