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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 51

Bushmen's Carnival a Scene of Animation and Mirth Spectacular Procession Stirring Scenes in the Arena

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

As a means of augmenting the depleted coffers of the Tumut A. and P. Association, the committee conceived the idea of a…

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The Turf A.j.c. Spring Racing Carnival Dewy to Reading Geebung Takes Epsom First Day's Results

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

First Hurdle Race, 2m.—Keewong, 11.3 (F. Hood), 1; Exning 2, Mag Mort 3. Winner 8. 1 1/2-length. Trial Stakes, 1 1/4.—Katanga, 7.9…

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Stockinbingal C. of E. Flower Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

The 24th annual Stockinbingal, flower show in aid of St. James's Church, of England, was held in Ellwood's Hall on Saturday, under ideal weather…

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Albury Racing Good Profit at Show Meeting Albury

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 8

At a meeting of the committee of the Albury Racing Club last night the balance sheet in connection with the recent show meeting showed a profit…

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Greyhound Racing Griffith Show Meeting Draw for To-night

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 8

For to-night's show meeting of the Griffith Greyhound Racing Club the usual special train will leave Narandera at 6.15 p.m. The draw is as…

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Leeton Annual Show Spectacular Ring Attractions Many Entries Received Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The annual show to be held at Leeton on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 10 and 11, promises to be one of the most successful on record. The…

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Missionary Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 2

The missionary exhibition planned by the Australian Board of Missions to take place at Wagga on October 31 and November 1 and 2, will be on an…

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Show Prizes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS to the Prize Fund have been received by the Show Society. These were too late for inclusion in the schedule…

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Show Smartness

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

For fashion goods Solomon Cohen Pty. Ltd. feel that they are undoubtedly capable of showing you the right goods, at the right prices. In their…

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Fair Rents Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

After the State Cabinet meeting next Tuesday, the necessary steps will be taken to implement the Commonwealth national security fair rents…

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Leeton Show Official Opening

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

THE HON. L. O. MARTIN, B.A., LL.B., M.L.A. Secretary for Public Works and Minister for Local Government, will officially open the…

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Entries Far in Excess Of Last Year For Leeton's Annual Show Next Week's Exhibition Should Be the Best Yet

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

THE annual two-days Agricultural Show will be held on the Leeton Showground on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and the indications point to it being the most successful yet held. The special engagement of Dare…

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Huge Dog for the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

Leeton show patrons will be amazed at the size and quality of "Jumbo," the mighty Russian Yashmak dog which will be on view at the show for the first time. These dogs for…

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Eight Hour Day Arrangements Completed for Wagga Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

The final meeting of the Wagga Eight-Hour Association before next Monday's sports carnival was held on Wednesday night, when there was a…

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Methodist Spring Fair Crowds Thron Hall at Both Sessions Attractive Stalls and Decorations

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon and evening the annual spring fair of the Wagga Methodist Church Aid was held in the Methodist school hall. The hall…

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Military's Use Showgrounds Should Not Interfere with Easter Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 3

The fact that the military authorities are making use of facilities at the Sydney Showgrounds is not expected to interfere with the plans of…

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Junior Farmers Club N.s.w Visit to Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 7

The New South Wales contingent of junior farmers which visited the recent Melbourne Royal Show has returned to this State. It consisted of…

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Tradesmen's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 6

Preparations are progressing satisfactorily for the big charity carnival to be held on the School of Arts ground from October 20 to November…

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Cootamundra Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 6

The annual show of the Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association, will be held on October 17 and 18. Entries will be received up to noon next…

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Eight-hour Day Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 6

A comprehensive programme of sporting and athletic events has been arranged by the Wagga Eight-Hour Association, to be held on the…

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