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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 42 of 49

Variety Show Splendid Entertainment

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

Drawing a good audience, the Harold Raymond Variety Company, playing for the benefit of the South Australian Blind, Deaf and Dumb…

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Sports Carnival Exotting Midget Car and Cycling Events

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

The sporting carnival was held under the direction of the Wagga Eight Hour Association, and the officials of that organisation are deserving of the…

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Floral Show 500 Entries Amazing Quality

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 2

Due to the particularly adverse season, members of the combined committees of the Wagga Horticultural Society and Presbyterian Flower Show…

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The Carnival Hospital Art Union Drawn First Prize to Wagga Wagga's Champion Baby

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 3

Last night's heavy rain-storm marred the proceedings of the carnival in Johnston-street and all the stalls were closed for the night with the…

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Church of England Fair and Flower Show Hairdressing Competition

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

The above popular annual function takes place on Thursday week next, and roses and other flowers, unusual attraction and competitions are this…

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Next-Week's Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

Round it comes again! The Cootamundra Show! Next Tuesday and Wednesday will see the 56th annual celebration. It has become historic…

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Free Visas to British Industries Fair London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 3

It was announced to-day by the Department of Overseas Trade that free passport visas will be given where required to all bona fide overseas buyers…

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Rain Spoils Night Show Gate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

THE FEW points of rain which fell in the evening on Wednesday greatly affected the gate of the night show. Many of those who…

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Show Snaps Busy Office Staff

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 3

A CHEAT deal of the work of running a successful Show re[?] upon the office staff, and those in the secretary's office…

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Pigs of Royal Show Class

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 3

THE champion aged sows are very fine pigs [?] to compete at the Royal Shows," was the opinion of the judge, Mr. H…

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A Word From the Show President

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

To the People, May I respectfully appeal to the citizens of Cootamundra and all on the land around to…

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No title MR. W. F. M. ROSS, M.L.A., Show Patron

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 5

Who kindly arranged for the Minister for Lands to do the official opening next Wednesday, at 2…

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Surpassing Success of Show a Hard-working Trio Quality in All Sections; Ring Events Held Interest Shower Lowered Night Takings

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

CULMINATION OF MONTHS OF PREPARATORY WORK, LEETON'S TWENTY-THIRD SHOW REVEALED THE GREAT AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL WEALTH OF THE IRRIGATION DISTRICT TOT EH THOUSANDS WHO THRONGED THE GROUND ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, HARDENED SHOW JUDGES AND VISITORS FROM OTHER DISTRICTS…

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Carnival Nights

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 2

The Carnival in Johnston Street each night helped to enliven the proceedings. A horse-a-plane wag the prime attraction, but numerous fancy…

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The Rock Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 2

St. Stephen's Presbyterian flower show and fair will be held at The Rock next Saturday, October 22. There are numerous sections for roses, cut…

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The Carnival Grand Finale To-night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 8

To-night will see the conclusion of the carnival which has been held to Johnston-street throughout the week The stalls will all be well stocked and an enormous crowd is expected. The Mnyor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. H. E. 3isslnR) have signified their intention of being present, and at 9.30 o'clock thp Mayoress will present the trophies to winners of the grand cham-…

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Leeton Show Magnificent Procession Beautiful Floats _ LEETON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 8

une most popular, as well as the most striking entry in the magnificent show procession at Leeton was the representation of H.M.S. Sirius at the landing of Governor Phillip. Those taking part In this feature were all residents of Wattle Hill, and Included Messrs. Frank Thompson ^Governor Phillip), Tom Dunn (admiral), C. Cabban (ship's doctor). Bert and H…

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British Motor Show Opened by Duke of Kent Return of Buying Forecast London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 1

The Duke of Kent, opened the 32nd motor show at Earls Court. He referred to the steady growth of the industry over past decades and said…

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Say It with Flowers Attractive Flower Show .Flower Lovers of Wagga Provide Grand Display

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 9

"Say It With Flowers" has been the slogan of the Wagga Celebrations, and it was any natural to expect that the Flower Show would provide…

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Wagga's Vice - Regal Ball Brilliant Night to Crown Week's Festivities More Than 900 Citizens Dance In State Governor's Presence Floral Ball in Conjunction with Combined Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 11

The Vice-Regal Ball staged in Kyeamba Smith Hall on Wagga Showgrounds under the patronage of the State Governor, His Excellency, the…

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