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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 41 of 49

Batlow Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Successful Show Reviewed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 3

At the annual general meeting of the Batlow Agricultural Society, 20 members, were present. In welcoming the members, the president (Mr. N. L…

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Griffith Show Twentieth Annual Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

The annual show of the Griffith P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last in fine weather, and was a very successful fixture…

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Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 4

Wagga has now entered on its week of carnival. Eagerly looked forward to for months, the momentous occasion has arrived and already the highspots are being hit. On every side is color, pageantry and fun. The main streets are ablano with festooned blossoms-wisteria, flowering peach,…

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Gypsy Fair

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

A "Gypsy Fair," held recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Aston, "Wyuna," Boree Creek; in aid of the Lockhart Baby Health…

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Historical Exhibition and Floral Carpet

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

The historical exhibition in St. John's Hall and the exquisite floral carpet also to be seen there, are attracting crowds of people and no doubt…

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Leeton Show To-day

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 4

Everything points to another big success with the Leeton annual show, which opens to-day. The secretary (Mr. E. C. Tweedie) states that…

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Our Great Exhibition To-day and To-morrow

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

THE [?] for the Leeton Appointed Show recently [?] exhibition, to-day, [?] to-morrow, and…

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The Carnival Dog and Cat Competition To-night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

Last night the spirit of carnival was in vogue at the carnival which has been organised by the Wagga Base Hospital Board. Wagga District [?]…

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Historical Exhibition in St. John's Hall Wagga's Early Days

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 5

Scores of deeply interesting links with the early life of Wagga are on view at St. John's Hall, Baylis-street, and are attracting much attention…

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Budge to Turn Professional World Exhibition Tour Berkeley (Calif.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 7

Donald Budge has practically confirmed the rumors that he will become a professional before the end of the year…

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Wednesday (Show night), also Thursday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

All the greatest entertainers of the stage, the screen, the radio, the dance and grand opera put on the greatest show the screen has ever…

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A Guide to Show Patrons Some Features and Facilities

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

VISITORS to the Show should not with [?] the exhibits of sheep and [?] Even though they are housed on the further…

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P. & A. Association Meeting of Committee Next Year's Show Fixed for Friday and

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Narandera P. and A. Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday afternoon…

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Show Needs

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 2

Are you going to the show? Well, then, you still have the opportunity of Betting the necessary requirements to suit your frock…

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The Carnival Big Crowds Again Last Night

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 3

Large crowds again attended the carnival that is being held in Johnston-street, near the ambulance station, last night. The music for the night was…

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Greyhound Racing Big Show Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 4

The Cootamundra Coursing Club is holding a double meeting next week (show week). They will race on Fisher Park on Wednesday and Thursday…

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Trotting Cootamundra Trots to Follow Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 4

The Cootomundra Tattercall's Trotting Club will hold its annual show meeting on Thursday of next week, and indications are that it will be a big…

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Floral Festival Picturesque Procession This Morning Combined Flower Show Sports Programme at Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 3

An excellent programme has been arranged for to-day by the celebra­tions committee, starting with the mammoth floral procession which is to…

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Handicraft Exhibition

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

A very pleasant evening was spent by members of the Hillston branch of the C.W.A. in the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, when…

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Wombat J.c. Exhibition

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

The first exhibition of the Wombat Junior Farmers, which took place yesterday, proved a great success, Excellent entries had been received from…

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