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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 42 of 51

Night Show Takings Were Up

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

WITH the advantage of a much warmer evening as compared to last year, the gate for the night programme on Wednesday,…

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Melbourne Show Visit Graphic Description

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 7

It was hoped that three members from the Wagga and district junior farmers' clubs, who made the visit to the Melbourne Show, would have…

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Tennis Exhibition Tennis Visiting Champions to Give Demonstration of Skill

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 2

Tumut people will have the opportunity next Wednesday afternoon of seeing some of the outstanding personalities in the tennis world in…

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Boxing Events at Leeton Show Sensational Happenings

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 3

Rex Regan knocked out one of the colored stars of the visiting boxing troupe in two rounds at Leeton show on Wednesday. Regan's opponent had…

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Mr. Hankinson Deputised for Minister at Official Opening of Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 3

WHEN the Hon. L. O. Martin, Minister for Works and Local Government was prevented from attending the Show and performing the official…

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Wagga Horticultural Society Annual Spring Show Magnificent Display of Blooms Final Session To-night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 3

Every conceivable color is manliest in the wealth of blooms now on display at the onderland Theatre, where the Wagga Horticultural Society is…

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Confidence of District Demonstrated In Strong Show Classes Settlers and Citizens Rally to Make Leeton's Greatest Display All Judges Praise Freely

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

THE DISTRACTIVE TENDENCY OF EVENTS ABROAD WAS EFFECTIVELY COUNTERACTED BY THE TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM WITH WHICH THE PEOPLE OF LEETON AND DISTRICT DEMONSTRATED IN THEIR SUPPORT OF THE GREAT ANNUAL EFFORT OF THE LEETON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, WHEN THE NUMBER OF…

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Overseas Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 6

A wonderful exhibition is to be presented for the delectation of the public of Wagga and district in the Wonderland Theatre on October 31…

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Wagga Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 6

A very bright and attractive carnival has been arranged by the butchers, bakers and fruiterers of Wagga, to open at the rear of the School of…

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Wagga Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 6

Most disappointing again was the response of the public to the Wagga Horticultural Society's flower show in the Wonderland Theatre yesterday…

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Illabo Show To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 6

The 26th annual Illabo Show will be held to-day, the proceeds being in aid of patriotic purposes. There is a comprehensive schedule and many…

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St. Andrews Hose Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 6

On Wednesday ana Thursday next St. Andrew's 13th rose show will be held. A most comprehensive schedule has been drawn up and everyone who…

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Fair Rent Fixing New Regulations Issued Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 2

Regulations were issued under we National Security Act to-night designed to clear up the legal position in the States where the rent fixing powers…

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Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

The carnival arranged by the butchers, bakers, and fruiterers will open at the rear of the School of Arts on Friday night, and it promises to be…

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Cootamunda Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 4

Up you get, on heel and toe, And hop it along to Coota. show! Hear them clap and shout and cheer, When the bushman rides the bucking…

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Jllabo Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

Well over 200 entries were received in the draught and miscellaneous horse sections at the 26th annual show at Illabo, held on Saturday…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 4

Entries close to-night for St. Andrew's rose show to be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Anyone who has a flower can find a section in…

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Cootamundra Show Opens Tomorrow Record Entries

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

Cootamundra's fifty-seventh annual show will commence tomorrow, and conclude on Wednesday (main day)…

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Australianalities Forty Jobs to Do — "Rummy a Fair Start — Clever Dog - "Sausage" Forty Jobs to Do

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 3

Said Briggs, a cocky farmer, "I've forty jobs to do; They talk of unemployment But, God help the 'Cockatoo'!…

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My Faithful Friend "Love Me—Love My Dog" Kennel Show Novelty

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 3

Novelty in the presentation of dog shows is a rarity and the regular habitue of the big annual events could almost find his way about them in…

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