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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 41 of 51

Junee Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 6

The annual Presbyterian flower show was opened in the Railway Institute Hall, Junee, yesterday. The Mayoress (Mrs. R. G. Weaver) opened the show…

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Wagga Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 9

Exhibitors are again reminded that the Wagga Horticultural Society's spring flower show will be held in the wonderland Theatre on Thursday and…

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Illabo Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 2

The proceeds of Illabo's 28th annual Show this year will be devoted to patriotic purposes. Entries will close with the secretary (Mr. R. G…

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Griffith Show Takings

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 2

The gate takings at the Griflith Show amounted to £438, which is about £15 below the record. Both the president (Mr. R. H. Bradbury) and the…

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Ladysmith Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

The Ladysmith Junior Red Cross will hold a sewing exhibition in the Ladysmith Hall to-morrow night, when show prizes will be presented. In…

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CARNIVAl MEETING

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

A meeting has been called for to-night, at 730 sharp, to be held at the School of Arts, to make final arrangements for the butchers, bakers and…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Baby Competition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

At the Presbyterian Flower Show to be held in St. Peter's Hall, on November 3, an additional attraction in the form of a baby competition, has…

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Leeton Annual Show Attractive Programme Heavy Entries Received

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

The annual show at Leeton, which begins to-day, promises to be one of the most successful on record, and the secretary (Mr. E. C. Tweedie)…

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Show Opens To-day Excellent Entries in All Sections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 3

Leeton's two-day show opens to-day and the public will be greatly pleased with the wonderful displays of the area's…

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Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

Numerous matters in connection with the forthcoming butchers, bakers and fruiterers' carnival, to be held in aid of the Wagga Base and Lewisham…

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Christian Missions and Civilisation Bishop Burgmann's Message Coming Wagga Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 4

The Right Rev. E. H. Burgmann. Anglican Bishop of Goulburn, has sent the following message in commendation of the coming Missionary…

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Leeton's Annual Show Official Opening Yesterday by Mr. R. H. HANKINSON Records in Livestock Exhibits LEETON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

The annual show at Leeton was officially opened this afternoon by Mr. E. H. Hankinson, M.L.A., in delightful weather and the presence of an enthusiastic gathering which assembled in and around the grandstand to hear the…

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Fair Rents Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

The State Government is still considering the question of fair rents, particularly in view of the Federal proclamation which fixes the rents as…

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Charity Carnival Donations

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 4

Opening on Friday of next week, the charity carnival organised by the Wagga butchers, bakers and fruiterers will extend over 14 nights at the…

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Spring Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 4

The Wagga and District Horticultural Society's fifth spring flower show will be held in the Wonderland Theatre to-day and to-morrow, and…

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Skating Carnival Large Crowd Attends

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 5

The open air rink is still, by far, the most popular rendezvous in Gundagai as was seen by the crowd that attended the first plain and fancy…

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Walbundrie Show Excellent Field Events Stallion Championship Won by Henty Man

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Walbundrie was indeed fortunate to be able to sandwich in a fine day for the annual show on Wednesday, October 4, between two days which were…

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OUR 57th SHOW

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 2

Cootamundra's annual show, the [?]7th to come round, is on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the official opening to be porformed at 2 o'clock…

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Helpers at the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 5

District Exhibit: Mr. W. Arbuckle (in charge), assisted by Messrs E. Hevern, A. Cullan, E. Attwood, E. Howe, A. Toms, F. H. Cole, Mrs…

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Leeton Show Narandera Awards

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 2

The Leeton show eventuated successfully on Tuesday and Wednesday, the attendance being well up to the average A fair number of…

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