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Shows & fairs, 1938

976 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 49

Royal Easter Show New Competition

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 7

With a view of encouraging the preparation of stock for exhibition at the Royal Easter Show, a class has been included in the schedule for the…

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Carnival at St. Luke's Stalls Well Patronised Results of Competitions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 2

Th carnival held in St. Luke's Hall dnesday a[?]racted a very large attendance. The Mayoress (Mrs. Gassing;, who was introduced by the Ven…

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Jubilee Show P. & A. Society’s Anniversary Plans New Show Ring Site

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 2

Plans for the Golden Jubilee Anniversary Show of the Gundagai P. & A. Society to be held in March next year, have been formulated In view…

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Henty Flower Show Small But Nice Display Cookery Sections Strong

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 4

The annual spring flower snow conducted by St Barnabas' Church of England was held in the Henty School oi Arts on Friday afternoon and night…

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Will Carter's Notes Australianalities First Goulburn Show—in the Thirties—bunging the Mill—a Costly Sandwich — a Rum-buckeeter the First Goulburn Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 3

The first show at Goulburn was held in 1846. It eventuated at Dan Thome's, afterwards known as "The Towers." Among the heavy draughts,…

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Attempt to Introduce Coursing to Tumut Show Society Approached for Use of Showground

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 2

A meeting was recently held at the Globe Hotel, Tumut, wi[?] object of discussing the possibility of forming a Greyhound Racing Club at…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Gibb presided over a good attendance at the last meeting of the committee of the Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association…

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Night Driving Dangers Tricks Plated by Eyes What Police Tests Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 2

The results of scientific tests made recently to determine the added risks to motorists when driving at night, have been embodied in lectures…

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Cabaret Baby Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 2

The organiser (Mr. O. G. Washington) wants the mothers to weigh babies at the chemists, write weight and exact age on paper and pin to…

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Car Export Figures Show Fall

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 2

In August this year compared with the same month of 1937 there was a decrease of about C3F6O00 In the value of export of motor cars, etc., and parts…

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Greyhound Racing Cliff Junior Stages Reversal to Win Championship in Record Time Brilliant Exhibition of Hurdling by Qualinor

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 3

The Narandera Greyhound Racing Club conducted its Riverina Championship meeting on the sports ground on Tuesday and Wednesday nights…

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Lennon's Revue a Sparkling Entertainment Final Show To-night

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 3

Presenting something quite outstanding in the way of entertainment. Bert Lennon's revue, which played "Swing is Here," at the Wonderland Theatre…

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My Faithful Friend "Love Me—Love My Dog" Breeds at Edinburgh Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 2

To the casual visitor to a dog show. It is the unusual varieties that appeal. At the Edinburgh dog show recently, there were two rare varieties…

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Legitimate Stage Show for Roxy Lennon's Revue on Thursday night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 3

THERE are thirty scenes in the lavish Bert Lennon production "Swing is Here," which will be produced on the stage at the…

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Better Ring Events for Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 November 1938 · page 3

After a tour of the United States and Canada, during which they visited the Toronto Exhibition, and other shows, Mr. A. W. Skidmore, assistant…

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Temora Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 12

The sale of rights tor the Temora carnival, to be held on Boxing Day. will take place on Saturday. November 26, at 12 noon. Last year the gate…

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Fair Exchange

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1938 · page 3

Small Boy (entering father's study) a "I've finished your income tax assessment, dad. Have you finished my homework?"…

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Amusements "Everybody Sing" a Brilliant Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1938 · page 4

Such stage and screen headliners as Allan Jones. Judy Garland, Fanny Rice, Reginald Owen, Billie Burke. Reginald Gardiner, and Lynne Carver Join hands…

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Church of England Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 2

The Church of England fair was held on Friday and Saturday, and was very successful financially. The official opening was performed…

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British Fighter 'Planes Great Interest in France Display at Exhibition London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 1

Great Interest is being displayed in the R.A.F. exhibit at the National Aeronautical Exhibition in Paris. Two sections of exhibit which have been…

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