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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 30 of 51

Wagga Show Excellent Exhibition Certain Membership Drive Successful

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 4

Very satisfactory entries have been received for all classes for the Wagga Show this year, and therefore Wagga's annual exhibition promises to be very…

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Show Schedule

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 6

WITH this issue we publish the schedule for the annual agricultural show. Readers should read the prize list through very…

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Leeton Knock - Out Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 2

Excellent entries have been received for the Australian Rules K.O. carnival, to be held at Leeton on Sunday week, 3rd September. The…

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Coming Young Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 2

Have you made your arrangements to visit the coming Young Show, the main day of which will be Wednesday, September 6? How frequently…

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Handicrafts Exhibition Splendid Range of Exhibits

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 5

The annual handicrafts exhibition held by the Bulloak branch of the C.W.A., was held at Bulloak on 16th August, and again proved a great…

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Make a Show of Your Hands

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 4

Very few hands are perfect. But many appear so, and here are the explanations: If your hands are squarish, wear…

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Eight-hour Day Show Society Given October 2 Sports Committee Withdraw

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 3

As a result of the application of two public bodies--the Tumut A. and P. Association and the 8-Hour Day Sports Committee--to the Tumut…

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Wagga Show Riverina's Big Carnival Everything in Readiness Fine Weather Wanted

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 10

Everything is in readiness for the annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday,…

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Crack Buckjumpers at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 3

The word "horsemanship" is closely linked in Australia with the name of Skuthorp. Two of the younger members of this famous buckjumping…

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New Model Chevrolet at Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 9

Considerable interest ties been aroused by the announcement of the new "Spring Carnival" series of the popular 1939 Chevrolet. These…

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At the Show Many Attractions Wonders in Wax

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 3

No show carnival would be complete without the appearance of Greenhalgh and Jackson's monster array of imported attractions, which are this year…

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Engines and Milkers Exhibited at the Wagga Show by A.H. M'DONALD & CO

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1939 · page 10

A feature at the show this year is the special exhibit by the well known firm of machinery manufacturers A. H. M'Donald & Co. Pty. Ltd. An…

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Leeton Football Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 6

Following is the draw for the first round of matches at the Leeton football carnival on Sunday next, September 3:-…

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Show Tea Tent

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 4

Enthusiastic workers on behalf of St. John's Church of England. Wagga. will again be conducting a tea tent at the Wagga showground this week…

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Spring Carnival Chevrolet New Model Announced

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 3

Chevrolet opens its spring campaign with a new model, aptly named the spring carnival series, and the district distributor for Chevrolet, Bulck and…

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Wagga Show to Open To-morrow Riverina's Shop Window

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 6

The bright spring sunshine of yesterday is a pleasing augury for the annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association,…

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Show Week Attractions Sorlie's Revue Company Opens To-morrow Night

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 3

George sortie's "Show Boat" revue, which opens Its season to-morrow night in the marquee theatre, behind Fortuna Quest House, is as varied as…

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Leeton Football Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 3

Following is the draw for the first round of matches at the Leeton football carnival on Sunday next, september 3…

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Lockhart Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 8

The holiday arrangements to be observed at the Lockhart Post Office on Show Day, 20th September will be as follows: Office open from…

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Invisible Man at Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 7

To see a man walking among you without a head, hands, body, or feet would indeed be worth while going to India to see, but we understand that…

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