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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 48 of 51

Wangaratta Carnival Australian Championships to Be Decided

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 6

The League of Victorian Wheelmen has granted the Wangaratta Carnival Committee permission to hold the five mile Australian cycling…

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Wagga Exhibit at Melbourne Show Profit of £50 REVEALED At M.P. and A.A. Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 9

The fact that a profit of £50 was made on the Wagga exhibit which was exhibited at the recent Melbourne Show, was revealed at a meeting of…

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Exhibition of Antiques

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

It is proposed to hold an exhibition of antiques of art treasures early in December, In ald of the V. A. Detachment. Will all those interested who…

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THE 1940 Gundagai Show To Be Run For Patriotic. Purposes. Schedule Details Completed

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of the Gundagai Pastoral and Agricultural Society held on Friday evening last, it was resolved that half the…

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N.Z. Exhibition Auckland

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 1

Since the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition opened, nine days ago, no less than 150,000 people have seen the exhibits in the Australian pavilion…

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S.W. Show Assns. Council Meeting at Temora

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 2

Representing show societies in every part of the south-west, delegates to the Council of South-Western Show Associations, which met in Temora,…

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Leeton Horticultural Society Surprises in Store for Show Patrons Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 7

Some big surprises are in store for patrons of the Leeton Horticultural Society's flower show to be held at the C.W.A. Rooms on December 14…

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Fair Rents Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 1

The Fair Rents Act will operate in New South Wales from December 1, after which all courts or putty sessions will be available for use a Fair Rents…

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Local & General Exhibition of Antiques

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 2

The Voluntary Aid Detachment, who are running the above, to raise funds for their badges, are undertaking full responsibility for all articles lent…

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Hillston Swimming Club Championship Carnival

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

The following Championship events have been allocated to the Hillston Club for decision at the Annual Championship Carnival by the Riverina…

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Bega—pambula Big Holiday Racing Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 8

The far south coast is enjoying another wonderful season, and racing prospects are exceptionally bright. Bega, 11 miles from the sea, enjoys the…

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Cootamundra Turf Club Will Show Small Profit

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 4

Tile Cootamundra Turf Club will show a small profit on its meeting yesterday, which, under the circumstances, is very satisfactory, and will…

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Temora Sports Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 2

A comprehensive programme of pedestrian and cycling events and national dancing has been arranged for the Temora annual athletic sports…

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Local & General Exhibition of Antiques

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 2

At the above exhibition of antiques and works of art by the Voluntary Aid Detachment, which is being held in the Assembly Room on December 1…

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Gundagai Show Proceeds for Patriotic Funds

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 4

At a meeting of the Gundagai p. and A. Society held last Friday, it was decided to devote half the net proceeds of the 1940 show to the…

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Skating Carnival at Gundagai

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1939 · page 8

Silver cups were presented to the winners of the sports events at the third and last of the skating carnivals at the open-air rink at Gundagai…

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Owner's Loss Death of Peter Pan-fair Rosaleen Colt Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1939 · page 10

The colt by Peter Pan from Fair Rosaleen died at Gullen shortly after birth. Mr. Gordon Millsom, the Goulburn veterinary surgeon, was called in…

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New Zealand Exhibition Depleted Attendances Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

After the excitement of the first few days of its opening had worn off the centenary exhibition began to lack interest for visitors and now attendances…

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Sporting Notes Wangaratta Championship Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 2

The League of Victorian Wheelman has granted the Wangaratta carnival committee permission to hold the 5-mile Australian cycling championship…

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Exquisite Flower Paintings Former Narandera Boy's Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 1

The "Sydney Morning Herald" writes as follows with regard to an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Mr. Adrian Feint, son of Mr. and…

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