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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

1,021 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 52

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

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 2

That the calico sign, fitted to battens and placed over the grandstand steps, marred the view of many of those using the grandstand. Could…

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Movie of Show and Procession

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 6

We have to congartulate Mr. Ron Thomson on the clearness and general excellence of the film taken by him of the Leeton Show and…

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Tarcutta Flower Show Very Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 7

The flower show and bazaar held on Saturday last in connection with the Church of England at Tarcutta was one of the most successful ever held…

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District News Grong Grong Annual Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

Although the financial return was not as large as in previous years, the third annual flower show in aid of St. Matthew's Church of England…

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Grong News (From Our Correspondent). Flower Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

As a successful annual event, this year’s Church of England Flower Show fully upheld its reputation. Financial results were not so large…

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Church of England Rose Show Profit of £84

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Church of England ladies’ Guild on Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that the profit on last week’s Rose Show and…

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St. Luke's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 8

An evening with plenty of fun and thrills is promised by the organisers of the annual fair to be held in St. Luke's School Hall, South Wagga, on…

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HUA (10) Surprises in the Derby the Trump's Cup Trial in Stakes Win Cup Carnival at Flemington Cup Trial in Hotham by Frill Prince Cantala Stakes Won by Mohican Maribyrnong Plate Easy for Nuffield Mackinnon Stakes Won by the Trump Avenger Rung Erratic Race In The Derby Finish Prairie Moon Thief Wakeful Stakes MELBOURNE

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 15

The Cup Carnival of the V.R.C, was Opened at Remington to-day. The Carnival wall be continued on Tuesday, when the Melbourne Cup will be run, Thursday is Oaks Day, and the fourth day's racing next Saturday…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 4

The dates for Junee Show in 1938 have been fixed for September 27 and 28…

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Losses Due to Wet Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 2

Applications for refunds by holders, of rights at the last show, who lost money owing to the rain, were refused by the committee of the Young P. and…

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St. Luke's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

The opportunity to spend a pleasant afternoon and night is presented by the holding of St. Luke's Church annual fair to-morrow in the School Hall…

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C. of E. Spring Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

The Tumut Church of England held their annual Spring Fair on Friday and Saturday last in the Oddfellows' Hall. Beautiful Spring…

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Adelong Methodist Flower Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

One of the most successful events of the season was that of the Methadist Flower Show, held in the Adelonia Theatre on Friday and…

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St. Luke's Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 4

St. Luke's annual fair will be held is the school hall adjoining the church this afternoon and to-night. A big attendance is expected at each…

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HOLBROOK P.A. AND H. Society Monthly Meeting Recent Show Reviewed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Holbrook P.A. and H. Society was presided over by Mr. T. 'E. 'Kendall (president), others present being Messrs. A…

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Next Year's Show Dates

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 2

THE Committee of the Leeton Show Society, at its meeting last night, decided to stick to its usual dates for next year's Show…

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St. Luke's Fair Held on Wednesday Large Crowds Attend Opened by Mayoress

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 7

Large crowds attended the annual fair of St. Luke's Sewing Guild on Wednesday afternoon and evening, and when the Mayoress (Mrs. M'Donough)…

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District News Grong Grong Church of England Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 2

The flower, show held in aid of the Church of England on Saturday, 23rd October, was highly successful, and was well patronised by the public…

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V.r.c. Carnival the Trump's Brilliant Cup Victory Hua Fails to Stay

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 8

The V.R.C. spring meeting, which is in progress at present, promises to be one of the best, if not the best, cup carnivals ever…

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The Pastoral Outlook "Fair to Good"

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 2

Reviewing the conditions generally of the State as at the end of last month, the State Marketing Bureau of the Department of Agriculture, gives the…

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