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Shows & fairs, 1939

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Display of Arts Unique Exhibition From Dominion Art Schools

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

What is probably the most unique and comprehensive exhibition of art ever seen in Narandera has been a source of attraction for the past…

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Wagga Grammar School Exhibition of Work Fine Display by Pupils Annual Prize Distribution

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 7

Throughout yesterday afternoon a large number of interested residents visited St. John's Hall, the occasion being the Wagga Grammar School's…

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Christmas Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 2

There is always a carnival spirit associated with the Christmas season and this is also extended to the shopping portion of the festivities. in this…

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Swimming Riverina Championships Albury Abandons Carnival Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 8

As the Albury swimming pool will not be completed in time for their Riverina championship carnival on Anniversary Day, this date has been…

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Xmas Carnival

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 5

To-morrow and Saturday night th annual Ambulance Xmas Fair will be held in the Gundabidgee Theatre when all the latest novelties and…

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New Year's Day Carnival

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 1

Arrangements are being hurriedly made for the Riverina Championship Carnival to be held at the Hillston Swimming Pool on New Year's Day…

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Bankshaw Swabs Show Negative Result Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 8

The secretary of the Ballarat Turf Club received to-day from the Government Analyst his report concerning the saliva swabs taken from…

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Cohen's Xmas Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 2

On page 3 of this issue Messrs. Solomon Cohen, Pty. Ltd., have an extensive list of bargains obtainable at their Xmas carnival…

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Big Cycle Sports Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 4

The Cootamundra Cycle Club, after a period of inactivity as far as track racing is concerned, has framed a good programme of races…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse tnt views ot out correspondents) the Four Day Show (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 8

Sir.— In your report of the M.P. and A.A. meeting at which there was a discussion regarding the four day show and clash with the M.T.C., many…

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Temora Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 6

A large influx or visitors Is expected at Temora on Boxing Day, when that town's annual athletic sports carnival will be held. Special fast passenger…

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Temora Boxing Day Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 4

A huge programme of pedestrian, cycling and national dancing events has been prepared, with very attractive prizemoney, for the Temora Boxing…

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Hitler's Heirs a Strange Contrast Goering' The Show-off; Hess, The Plodder

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 2

MORBIDLY surveying the future when the present war broke out, Odolf Hitler foresaw his own possible death in the conflict, and designated the line of succession as Reichsleader of Nazi Germany…

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Temora Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1939 · page 4

A large influx of visitors is expected at Temora on Boxing Day, when that town's annual athletic sports carnival will be held. Special fast passenger…

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Ambulance Fair at Ganmain

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1939 · page 4

On Saturday night the annual Christmas fair, euchre party and dance in aid of the Wagga District Ambulance will take place in Clarke's Hall,…

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Temora Boxing Day Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 4

A huge programme of pedestrian, cycling and national dancing events has been prepared, with very attractive prizemoney, for the Temora Boxing…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Swimming Carnival Dates Lopping of Kurrajongs

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 6

The Mayor (Aid. R. O. Weaver) presided over a full complement of aldermen of the Junee Municipal Council at its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday…

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Wangaratta Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 6

No less than £700 in prizemoney te offere[?]d at the Wangaratta (V.) carnival, to be held on Saturday and Monday, January 27 and 29. The…

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Temora Boxing Day Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 6

A huge programme of pedestrian, cycling and national dancing events has been prepared, with very attractive prize money, for the Temora…

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New York World Fair Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 9

Mr. Euler, Minister for Trade and Commerce, states that Canada will continue her participation in the New York World's Fair in 1940. He added…

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