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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 51

Town Block-holders Fair, Deal Between Tenants and Commission a Contribution to an Equitable Settlement

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 4

THE recent re-appraisements of business blocks in Leeton following the sharp rise in Shire valuations should bring clearly before the authorities the serious position in which the holders find themselves placed. The fact of the holders agreeing to the…

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Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1939 · page 2

The butchers, bakers, and fruiterers' carnival will open again to-night when all stalls will be freshly stocked and all games will have new…

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New Zealand Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday —Messages from the King and the Secretary for the Dominions (Major Eden) were read when the N Z…

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Charity Carnival Another Successful Night

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

The mock police court proved the outstanding attraction at the Wagga charity carnival last night. The carnival was to have finished last…

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Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

The butchers, bakers and fruiterers' charity carnival will be continued at the rear of the School of Arts tonight. Games and competitions…

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Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 6

Greet amusement was caused at the charity carnival at the rear of the School of Arts last night by the mock trials of prominent business men. The…

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New Zealand Exhibition Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 4

A message from the Australian Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) read at the Centennial Exhibition opening, stated that Australia's contribution was a…

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St. Luke's Fair Bright Annual Function Many Attractive Stalls

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 9

St. Luke's annual fair, held in St. Luke's Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening, attracted a large attendance and good business was done…

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Holbrook Show Successful Exhibition Reviewed P.a. & H. Committee Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 7

A meeting of the Holbrook Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society his held in the shire hall committee nom a few days ago, when there were…

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Charity Carnival Profit of More Than £700 Final Night Very Successful

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 5

The charity carnival organised by the bakers, butchers and fruiterers of Wagga was concluded on Saturday night, the final session being largely…

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Thrilling Ring Events for Next Gundagai Show P. and A. Society Has the Right Idea

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 2

Ring events that will thrill the spectators will be staged at the Gundagai Show in April next year. The number of hunting…

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Missionary Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 2

A meeting to finalise all matters connected with the overseas missionary exhibition will be held on Thursday night at 8 o'clock at St. John's…

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Carnival Dance Railway-Town Band's Outstanding Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 2

Over 90 couples were present at the carnival dance and euchre party organised by the Railway-Town Band in the Railways' Institute on Friday…

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N. Z. EXHIBITION Impresses Lord Mayor SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of Sydney; Sir Norman Nock, who returned today from a visit to New Zealand, said Australia should watch the progress of…

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Church Fair at Batlow Very Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon, November 4, a fair was held In the Batlow Parish Hall in aid of the fund, of the Presbyterian Church. The various stalls…

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Australian Exhibition Sir Norman Nock Keen Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 4

The suggestion that, at the termination of the war, Australia should hold an exhibition similar to New Zealand's Centennial Exhibition, was made by…

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Pastrycooks' Exhibition Wagga Exhibitor Wins State Championshifs Swan Bakery's Success

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 5

Against competitors from all parts of New South Wales, the Swan Bakery (Mr. A. E. Papworth). Wagga, was successful in winning the principal…

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Night Carnival Next Month

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 7

At a meeting of the Cycle Club, hold last Tuesday evening, it was decided to hold a cycling carnival on Saturday night, 16th December…

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N.Z. Exhibition Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 1

Mr. U. R. Ellis, Commonwealth Exhibition Officer, who returned to Sydney today from New Zealand, said that since the Australian pavilion at…

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Giving Show Away

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 2

A jury was being empanelled "Married or singe?" the clerk asked a meek little man. "I've been married five years," he…

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