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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 43 of 49

Forbes Show Success

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 4

At a committee meeting of Forbes P.A. and H. Association, it was disclosed that a profit of £220 was made on last month's show with some…

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The Carnival Great Final Session

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 4

Probably the biggest crowd ever seen at a carnival at Wagga was present at the final session of the celebrations carnival in Johnston-street on…

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Boxing at the Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 4

Mr. Alf Henson's boxing troupe will again be at the Cootamundra show tomorrow and Wednesday. Heading the troupe is Burnie…

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Trotting Show Trots Handicaps for

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 4

Fanners and Tradesmen's Trot, Unhoppled, 1½ miles: Burglar, Oxford Blue, Wrinkle Nut, ser.; Shirley Pronto, Miss Wyangla, Baive Lulu, Santa…

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Hume Group C.W.A. Annual Conference State President Attends Handicrafts Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 2

At the 13th annual conference of the Hume group of the Country Women's Association, held in Junee last week, there was a large attendance of…

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Junior Farmers Notes and News Visit to Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 3

The Rural Bank, which has produced a short film called "Mother Earth," is assisting primary industries, and to encourage junior farmers to see and hear…

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C.W.A. Hume Group Conference in Junee State President in Attendance Exhibition Opened By. Mrs. Garry

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 3

The thirteenth annual conference of the Hume Group of the Country Women's Association was held in Junee on Friday, when there was a large…

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Showground Trust Dealings With P. and A. Society Show Committee Holds Enthusiastic Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 2

There was a large attendance of members of the Gundagai P. and A. Society at the committee meeting, which was held…

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M.T.C. Carnival Races Conclude Sesqui-Centenary Week Eopian's Heffernan Handicap Captivation Annexes E. W. Donnelly Handicap Green Isle

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 7

Saddling up for the second time during the afternoon, Eopian led from start to finish in the P. Heffernan Handi-cap, the principal race at Wagga on Saturday. Like Eopian, Captivation, Lorrace, and Green Isle also…

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Arts, Crafts and Antiques Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

A varied and interesting display of arts and craft work also of antiques, is promised by the Narandera branch of the Country Women's Association…

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Leeton Show Narandera Exhibitors' Successes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

Narandera exhibitors were prominent among the prize winners at the Leeton show which was held last week…

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Goulburn Dog Show Wagga Exhibitors' Success

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 3

Messrs. M. Gillman and J. Collins, two Wagga members of the Goulburn Kennel Club, exhibited their dogs at that club's championship show last…

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Light Horse Troop Displays at Leeton Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

One of the features of the Leeton show on Wednesday last were the competitions in various events between six sections of the Light Horse…

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Mr. Nulty Indicts Shop Assistants Labor Address at Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 4

"THERE has been a general complaint from the shop assistants in Leeton that they are losing a half-day holiday because…

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Cricket Keen Country Interest Twenty-eight Teams for November Carnival Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

Stressing the growth of country cricket at the monthly meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association the chairman of the country committee…

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Lockhart Show Over £80 on Right Side Is Society's Position

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

A meeting of the Lockhart Show Committee was held on Saturday, Committeemen present being Messrs. J. M. Gollasch (president), J. Evans…

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Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 4

The Cootamundra annual show was opened yesterday in very windy and dusty weather. There was a big crowd of side shows, and the exhibits,…

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Country Week Carnival to Begin on November 21 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 8

It was stated by the Mew South Wales Cricket Association to-day that Country week carnival will begin on November 21 instead of November 29…

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The Annual Show Pleasant Weather for Main Day

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 2

For today—the main day of Cooramundra's 56th annual show—the weather was kinder. Yesterday was dusty and windy and unpleasant; today, after light rain last night, the conditions were quite genial. Patrons from the land would not…

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Alterations for Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 2

In accordance with the subsidiary schedule issued this week by the Royal Agricultural Society, many important alterations have been made to the…

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