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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 51

Ambulance Carnival Concluded on Saturday Successful Fixture

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 5

The ambulance carnival concluded in [?]e weather on Saturday night, and there was a very large attendance. All stalls completely sold out of stocks…

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Overcoming Obstacles for Ambulance Carnival Committee Triumphs

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 7

In a town like Wagga, with all its electrical facilities, one can hardly realise what it meant to the superintendent and staff of the Wagga…

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The P. and A. Association Carnival Next Saturday Night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 3

The Leeton riders have promised to have a team over for Saturday night's carnival. Ten entries have been received from Griflith and nil the local…

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District Doings Simultaneous Chess Exhibition in Aid of Sports Queen

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

A simultaneous chess exhibition is to be given by Mr. A. G. Shoebridge, State chess representative, on Friday night next, March 31, at…

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Cannery Concert Was Show and a Half Huge Programme Encored by Packed House Variety and Humour on Friday Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 2

EVERY item performed with verve and dash, with numbers for all tastes, the Cannery Concert on Friday night, made a great hit with the large crowd which filled the Trocadero to the doors and made standing room only the order of the night. The show—quickly…

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Balancing the Show Budget Appeal To Supporters

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

The Gundagai Jubilee Show, is now an item of the past. It has been acclaimed far and wide, as the best show ever staged by the Gundagai…

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“SCALERS” At Yass Annual Show Problem of Free Passes

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 4

“This year the ‘scaling’ at the Yass show was out of all pro portion and greater than ever before. At the gates we could…

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Gundagai Race Club Balances Budegt While Other Clubs Show A Deficit Another Meeting to to Be Held in May

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 2

THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT concerning the annual meeting of Gundagai Race Club, produced at a committee meeting on Monday evening, showed that whilst neighbouring clubs last on recent meetings, the Gundagai Club balanced its financial budget…

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The Easter Carnival Big Programme at Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

A comprehensive programme of sports and entertainment will be held at Narandera during Easter, and will no doubt attract many visitors,…

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School Swimming First Carnival of New Assn

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 6

ON Friday afternoon last the first annual swimming carnival conducted under the newly-formed Leeton branch of the…

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Weather Broadcasts From Show Ring

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 6

Tucker & Co. Pty. Ltd. distributors of Chateau Tanunda brandy, have made arrangements with the Royal Agricultural Society to broadcast…

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"Mountain Maid" Cider Interesting Exhibit at Batlow Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

In the industrial pavilion at Batlow Show on Wednesday, a very interesting exhibit of "Mountain Maid" cider was staged by the manufacturers, the…

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home Latest Ideas in Building Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 5
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Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" asbestos cement bungalow exhibited…

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Latest Ideas in Building "Fibrelite" Bungalow Home Makes Fine Exhibit at The Sydney Royal Easter Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

DEMONSTRATING how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost the "Fibrolite" asbestos cement…

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BATLOW'S 1939 Show a Very Creditable Display Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R. Performs Opening Ceremony Gate Takings Amounted to £7096

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

The Annual Show, held under the auspices of the Batlow Agricultural Society on Wednesday, in beautiful weather, presented a very creditable display of orchard, farm and garden produce, despite the bad effects the driest season for 50 years had…

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Lewisham Hospital Fete Successful Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 4

The Lewisham Hospital at Wagga is a wonderful institution, but few calls are made on the public towards its support. However this year a…

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Easter Rodeo Show International Teams Selected

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

One of the outstanding features of the Royal Easter Show ring attractions this year will be the Rodeo programme, in which American and…

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The Royal Show Opened To-day Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 1

Crowds thronged the gates of the gates of the Sydney Shwoground when they opened this morning for the 1939 Show. The weather was…

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Fibrolite Bungalow Home Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the Fibrolite asbestos cement bungalow exhibited at…

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