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Shows & fairs, 1939

1,004 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 51

Cowboys and Cowgirls for Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 5

Dressed in gay costumes, seven American and Canadian cowboys and four cowgirls arrived in Sydney recently in the Monterey to take part…

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Cattle Judges for Royal Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society announced to-day that Mr. John Ogilvy (N.Z.) had been selected as Judge for Aberdeen Angus cattle, and Mr. H. D…

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400 Country Boys for R.a. Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

During April the Young Australia League is organising a tour to Sydney for country boys, to coincide with the Royal Easter Show. Four…

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"Show the World" Earl Beatty's Advice Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 4

Only by the mobilisation of our resources and by showing to the world that the British race has not lost any of its virility, can trouble be averted…

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Leeton Swimming Carnival Local Swimmers Successful W. Gallagher Breaks Record

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 3

A large crowd took advantage of the special train to the Leeton Championship Swimming Carnival on Sunday last. About 100 swimmers were…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Wool Exhibit at San Francisco Exhibition (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 7

Sir,—The Golden Gate International Exhibition will be staged at San Francisco from September 23 to December 2 of this year. Following a…

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Batlow Agricultural Society Stewards Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

At a recent meeting of the Batlow Agricultural Society the following were appointed to act as stewards at the forthcoming show on March 29: Fruit…

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Batlow Methodist Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

On 18th February the above exhibition took place at the Batlow Literary Institute, and, contrary to expectations, proved to be one of…

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School Swimming Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 5

The Leeton Intermediate High School will hold its annual carnival on Wednesday next, when keen competition is expected in the house…

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Tumut Show Notes

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 5

Sir Geoffrey Whiskard, K.C.M.G., Trade Commissioner for the United Kingdom in Canberra, will officially open the Tumut Show, to be held on…

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Swimming Final Championship Carnival At Darlington Point

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

The following swimmers will represent Leeton at Darlington Point next Sunday: 110 yards senior championship, N. Bloomfield, G. Dempsey,…

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St. Michael's Carnival Interesting Sessions Good Programme To-night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 5

Another big crowd attended the St Michael's fete which is being held in St. Joseph's school grounds. The crowd appeared to thoroughly…

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Methodist Flower Show Successful Function at Batlow Spectacular Displays

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

The Batlow Methodists held their annual flower show on Saturday last, February 18, and in spite of the dry weather there was quite a good show…

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Caged Birds Exhibition at Gundagai Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 5

The caged bird section at last year's Gundagal Show was an unqualified success, but this year's exhibition will be even better, states the Gundagal…

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Royal Easter Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has been fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. W. Milling, the well-known horse judge,…

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Leeton Carnival Hawaiian Swimmer's Visit

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 16

The Hawaiian swimmer, Kyo[?] Nakama was present at the Leeton Swimming Carnival on Sunday. A large crowd attended, the gate…

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St. Michael's Fete Very Successful Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

The carnival held in St. Joseph's School grounds during the week for St. Michael's Parish funds, was most successful. Each night special…

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St. Michael's Carnival Final Session To-night Many Attractions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 8

That St. Michael's Cathedral fete has been popular was again in evidence last night when, following upon the large crowds seen at St. Joseph's…

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 6

The annual carnival of the Wagga District Ambulance will start on Saturday nest and continue until March 11. The ambulance carnival has always…

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Wagga Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Starting next Saturday and continuing until Saturday, March 11, the Wagga District Ambulance will hold its annual carnival on the usual site…

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