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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 44 of 51

St. Andrew's Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

The 13th spring rose show and fair of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was concluded yesterday. The exhibition was held in the school and had…

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Thrills and Spills at Tumut Bushmen's Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 5

The most successful day's sport ever held in the Southern districts was conducted by a special committee, in conjunction with the Tumut…

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Junior Farmers Melbourne Show Visit Described by Clarrie Koetz

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 5

Last week mention was made that a report from each of the Wagga district junior farmer, who visited the Melbourne Royal Show, was expected…

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Cooper's Horses to Remain in Melbourne for Autumn Carnival Gold Salute and America Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 8

Although nothing has been decided yet it is possible Gold Salute, for which A. Cooper paid £10,000 recently, may go to America for the Santa Anita…

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Tennis Brilliant Exhibition in Glorious Sunshine Poor Crowd Sees Dazzling Play Viv. McGRATH in Rare Form

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

The Tumut Tennis Club were favored with a glorious day for the exhibition matches to be given by the visiting tennis stars. One would…

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Overseas Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 6

The final meeting for the arranging of details for the overseas exhibition took place last night, when complete arrangements were made for the…

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Scotch Fair at the Sock

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 6

The annual Scotch fair will be held, in The Rock Masonic Hall on Saturday next. The official opening will be performed at 3 p.m. by Mr. J. H…

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Charity Carnival to Be Officially Opened To-night by the Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 2

The charity carnival organised by the Wagga butchers, bakers and fruiterers was successfully opened last night. The proceeds are to be devoted…

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The Carnival Saturday Night's Baby Show Official Opening To-night

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 4

Rain caused much inconvenience to the organisers of the butchers, bakers, and fruiterers' carnival on Saturday night and necessitated the…

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Young Show Incident

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

The incident at the Young show in which almost a riot occurred in connection with a German-manufactured tractor had a sequel at the Young…

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Overseas Exhibition Message From Director

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 3

Mr. Albert J. Batchelor, director of the exhibition that will shortly visit Wagga, writes:— "I am very glad to send a message…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 5

On Saturday last the Methodist Flower Show was held in the Adelonia Theatre, and as is usually the case was excellently patronised, both…

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FORD No. 27,000,000 Rousing Reception at World Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 4
Also in Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser

The New Yord World Fair is described ad sa a magical city that has emerged from a dump heap on Long Island, New York. Three and'a half miles…

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Charity Carnival Enjoyed by Large Crowd Official Opening Held More Attractions To-night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 3

Many hundreds enjoyed themselves last night at the charity carnival being conducted on the School of Arts ground, Johnston-street, by the…

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In Wagga Next Week What Is the Overseas Exhibition?

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 5

It is an attempt on a large scale to teach through the eye something of the conditions under which people, of other lands live, especially those…

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Wagga Carnival Keen Interest in Sheep Shearing Coming Attractions

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 2

The charity carnival conducted by the butchers, bakers and fruiterers of Wagga was continued last night and attracted a large number of people…

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Items of News Junee Hospital Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 4

At the Junee Hospital annual flower show, held in the Railway and Junee institute Hall, there was a fine display of flowers. The Junee hospital…

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"What a Show!" Some Men Are Hard to Please

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 6

The spring shows in the south have left another year behind them. In the days when it was a shilling to be admitted to the district show, I was…

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Charity Carnival Another Large Attendance Baby Show Section Decided

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

The threatening weather prevailing last night proved no deterrent to the large crowd which thronged the ground at the rear of the School of…

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