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Shows & fairs, 1937

1,021 stories in Riverina's papers · page 46 of 52

Cootamundra Show Fine Weather for Main Day Official Opening Performed COOTAMUNDRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 2

In contrast to the last few days, Cootamundra's main show day opened to-day in glorious spring weather. The Minister for Agriculture (Mr…

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The Annual Show Gate, £269/15/ Ideal Weather for Main Day Brilliant Success Generally

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 2

WHEN glorious sunshine in an appropriate setting of blue sky brought the coming of the principal day, of the annual show, fears of adverse weather were at once dispelled, and at the same-time the whole community, with…

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St. Andrews Rose Show and Fair

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 4

When St. Andrew's annual rose show was continued yesterday the attendances were slightly below those of the opening day. In spite of…

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Show Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

Everyone seemed to be at the show! And, whilst they may not have all displayed evidence of prosperity, it would have been very difficult to find…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

The 22nd annual bazaar and flower show of the Leeton Presbyterian Church, will be opened on Thursday next, at 4 p.m. by Mr. R. H…

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Cootamundra Show Additional Awards

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 4

The following were among the awards made at the Cootamundra Show:— DRAUGHT HORSES…

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C.b.h.s. Night Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 4

The Christian Brothers' High School carnival was continued in the old St Michael's school last night. A large crowd attended, larger than on the…

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Spring Flower Show Fine Display of Exhibits

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

The annual Spring flower show organised by the committee of the Methodist Church, and held on Wednesday evening, and yesterday…

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For Next Show Constructive Suggestions and More Are Invited They say

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

That one-way traffic in the main pavilion, would minimise congestion. That coyer from the rain—or sun—might be provided for the dogs…

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Mannequins at a Rose Show Church of England Ladies’ Successful Annual Effort Opened by “Miss Australia.”

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

[?] in two of its must attractive [?] Australian [?] and [?] was the [?] which yesterday afternoon [?] to [?] Hall…

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C.b.h.s. Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 10

In the presence of a large crowd, the C.B.H.S. carnival was continued last night. The school band, under the leadership of Mr. E. Homann,…

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Saturday's Hospital Carnival

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 2

On Saturday last, the Gundagai District Hospital made an appeal to the public for finance. A carnival was run in Sheridan street, find the…

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Christian Brothers' High School Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 4

The Christian Brothers' High School carnival was concluded ctr Saturday night. There was a splendid attendance and excellent business was done…

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Junee Hospital Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 4

The Junee Hospital annual flower show was held in the Railway Institute Hall on Friday and Saturday. The Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan)…

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For Next Show Constructive Suggestions and More Are Invited They say—

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 2

That eleven children were treated for dog-bite, on account of being bitten by exhibited, dogs. It is suggested that such dogs be muzzled. Otherwise…

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Bread Exhibition Prize

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

Further particulars have been received in connection with the Cyco Bread Exhibition held in Sydney last week. The points were very…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 2

The annual Presbyterian Flower Show will be held in St. Peter's Hall on Thursday and Friday next, afternoon and evening. Great…

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Tumut C.W.A. Annual Flower Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 6

The Tumut Branch of the Country Women's Association held its annual Spring Flower Show in O'Brien's Hall on Saturday last and it was a pronounced success. In fact, it was the most successful show put on by the C.W.A., and the organisers and…

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For Next Show Constructive Suggestions and More Are Invited They say

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

That members be given consideration as to parking of cars at ringside. That non-members can pay gate…

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Big Sports To-day C.b.h.s. Annual Carnival Excellent Programme at Showground

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 4

The stage is set for a full day of thrills and enjoyment at the Wagga Showground to-day, when the annual sports meeting of the Christian…

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