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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 49

Machinery and Motor Vechicles at the Show Fine Displays

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 6

While the stability of the Naranadera district was amply reflected by, the great number of motor cars which were parked in the show ground, its…

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Show Procession Reason L.I.H.S. Not Marching

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 3

MR. E. C. Tweedie, secretary, reported to the meeting of the Show Committee on Thursday night, that Mr. O. G. Washington…

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Lockhart Show Opened in Glorious Weather Excellent Entries Splendid Second Day Anticipated

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 2

Lockhart Agricultural Society opened its thirty-second annual show to-day. It will be continued to-morrow when the judging of the…

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Records and Doubles Features at Mentone a Review of the Running Cup and Derby Candidates Show Up

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 8

Favored by good weather, Mentone was well patronised on Saturday to see pageant win the cup from Foot-mark and Plymouth Hoe…

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Plans for Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 4

Plans are well in hand for the grand anniversary carnival to be held between October 8 and 15 inclusive. There will be a special feature for each…

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Coolamon News Successful Show Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 6

The show ball, conducted by the Coolamon Younger Set of the C.W.A., made a profit of over £46, half of which was donated to the parent branch,…

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Show Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 8

A letter appears in another column of this issue with reference to the misplacing of prize cards on the school exhibits at the show. The Secretary…

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Lockhart Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 7

The Lockhart 32nd annual show eventuated most successfully on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The exhibits were on the whole very good,…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 2

A meeting was held on Thursday, 15th inst, to make float arrangements for the Rower Show on Saturday, 1st October. Great interest is being…

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Methodist Flower Show Estimated Profit £50

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 2

The Coolamon Methodist Annual Flower Show, held yesterday and last night in Furner’s Hall, was the most successful for years. There was a…

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28th Annual Ardlethan Show Saturday, 24th September

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 1

If Good entries have been received in all classes for the Ardlethan Show Particularly good entries have been received for Clydesdales, trotters,…

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Correspondence Schoolwork at the Show (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Would you permit me through your worthy paper to protest at the way the children's school work was treated at the recent Narandera…

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Shadow King at the Melbourne Show Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 8

Shadow King, hero of numerous turf tussles, was picked out by the Chief Commissioner of Police (Mr. Duncan) for a special pat as he inspected the…

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C.W.A. Cheche, at Leeton Show on October 12

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 3

The Rest Room (as mentioned in C.W.A. Notes last issue), is to be conducted as a Creche or Day Nursery, where mothers…

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Melb. Royal Show Big Attendance on Opening Day MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 1

Like Sydney Royal Easter show, the Melbourne R.A.S. exhibition continues to increase in popularity, and the exhibition which opened yesterday…

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Melbourne Royal Show Big Attendance on Opening Day Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 2

Like Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Melbourne R.A.S. exhibition continues to increase in popularity, and the exhibition which opened to-day attracted…

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Local and General Next Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 16

The Wagga show next year will be held on August 29, 30, 31 and September 1, a week later than usual. Fire At Marrar…

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Cowra Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 9

It is expected that a profit in the vicinity or £300 will accrue from the Cowra P.A. and H. Society's 1938 show. The secretary (Mr. E. P. Todhunter)…

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"Rosalie" Lavish Musical Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 2

Hailed as "big" it is big this "Rosalie," which danced and sang it's way on Saturday into the hearts of those who saw its local premiers at the…

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Temora Show Keen Competition for Clydesdale Cup S. E. Ford Wins

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 9

Spring-like weather favored the Temora show. The entries were well up to the standard of previous years, par­ticularly the sheep sections, while…

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