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Shows & fairs, 1938

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German Press Angry French Anti-nazi Exhibition Berlin

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 1

The German press is angry regarding an exhibition in Paris depicting "Seven Years of Hitler Regime," presenting Nazism in a critical light. It…

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Bowls Australian Carnival South Australians Win Pairs Title Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 8

Hutton and Mildren ((South Australia) won the pairs championship at the Australian bowls carnival to-day, defeating Courtney and Clift (East…

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Visibility Fair

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

It was in Glasgow, and he arrived home very late. He rang the bell, and the wife popped ber head out of the bedroom window, asking who it was…

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This Year’s Show Committee Hopes To Have Record Exhibition

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

Only six weeks now remain, until Gundagai stages its 49th annual Pastoral and Agricultural Show. The committee men are…

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Show Notes

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

Tbosoft drinks and sweets kiosk at the show on March 10 and 11 will be condueted by combined forces from the P.A and H. [?] and…

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Swimming Gundagai Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

A swimming carnival will be held at Gundagai on Sunday, and many Wagga and district swimmers have entered for various events. The Wagga…

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150Th Anniversary Historical Exhibition Opened in Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

Priceless historical exhibits of early Australia were included in the Anniversary Exhibition Which opened at the Mitchell Library to-day. The…

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Championship Carnival Leeton Baths, Sunday, February 13

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 7

LEETON'S Riverina Championship Carnival will be held on Sunday week, February 13, and seven championships are to be…

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Mitchell Library Archives Exhibition "Priceless Collection" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

The Mitchell Library exhibition of archives was officially opened by the president of the board of trustees (Mr. Justice Evatt) yesterday afternoon, in…

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Yass Show President Narrow Escape Yass

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

A violent storm producing heavy rain in a short time was experienced on Red Hill station, Bowning. Messrs. Ted and Bill Glover, who had been…

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Tumut Show and Race Booths Good Prices Realised

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 5

The various booths for the forthcoming annual races of the Tumut Turf Club and Show of the Tumut A. and P. Association were sold…

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Swimming Gundagai Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 10

For the Gundagai swimming carnival, to be held to-morrow, the Wagga Beach Life Saving Club Has chartered a bus to leave the Wagga post office…

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Show Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 6

The annual show ball of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association will be held on Wednesday, July 6. This was decided at a…

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Anti-nazi Exhibits Removal From Paris Show London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 1

Following an official request, the committee of the Fine Arts Exhibition is withdrawing certain exhibits including a tablet representing Herr…

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Two-mile Procession Opening Day of Royal Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 3

The Minister in Charge of the Celebrations (Mr. Dunnington) stated yesterday that there would be a procession two miles long, which…

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Leeton Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 6

The Leeton Swimming Club wil hold a carnival at its Olympic pool on Sunday next, February 13, at 1.30 p.m. There will be six Riverina…

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West Wyalong Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

The West Wyalong Show Association, despite the very unfavorable seasonal conditions, enjoyed a successful and prosperous year. The…

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Show Booth Brings Record Price

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

A record price was realised for the publican’s booth at the 1938 Gundagai Annual Show. . Sold by Messrs. P. ]. Sullivan and…

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Gundagai Swimming Carnival One of the Best Ever Held

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 3

Proving to be one of the moit successful ever held at Gundagai, the Annual Swimming Canival of the local club…

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Australian Cruiser for World Fair in U.S.A. New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 3

World Pair officials are most hopeful that an Australian warship will attend the opening in 1938. This would be aa appropriate opportunity to return the…

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