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Shows & fairs, 1940

800 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 40

Tumut and District Hospital March Meeting Carnival on Race Night

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

Present at the monthly meeting of the Tumut and District Hospital on Thursday night last were Directors F.Cripps (presidents, p. statham, R…

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Leeton Carnival Successful Patriotic Effort Pledge of Loyalty Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Whether the war was going to be short or long—and he had lost hope for a quick victorious campaign—one thing Stood out as clear as the light of day,…

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Royal Show Mr.mair's Message Warning Against Over Production Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

At the Sydney Show luncheon to-day the Premier 9Mr. Mair) described this year's exhibition as Bounding a note of great cheer and inspiration…

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Extend Agricultural Research, Says Visitor Impressed by Work on the M. I. AREAS M. L. A. Will Return With Confreres To Show Seepage Losses

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

THAT there should be an extension of tho excellent work such as in being accomplished by the research stations on the…

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The Rock Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

A great day's entertainment will be assured those attending the carnival and sports to be held on Easter Monday at The Rock recreation ground…

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Royal Show Messrs. Longmire Bros.' Successes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

The Narandera district is represented at the Royal Agricultural Show by several exhibitors. In the Clydesdale class, Messrs…

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Sydney Show Kinilabah Pig Stud Successes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

At the Sydney Show this year Mr. E. Graham, of the Kinilabah Pig Stud. Wagga. was again the most successful exhibitor in the pig classes…

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Easter Monday Carnival Narandera's Big Programme of Cycling and Footrunning

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 4

The Narandera Athletic Association has the stage set for the holding of its 19th annual carnival on Eastern Monday, and all that is…

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Red Cross Carnival a Great Success Nett Proceeds Exceed £48

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

The street carnival organised by the Coolamon branch of the Red Cross Solicit, in aid of much needed funds for the branch, and whigh was held on…

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Coolamon Show Annual Meeting Loss on Year’s Working

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

The annual meeting of the members the Coolamon A. and P. Association was held on Tuesday afternoon last in the School of Arts. Owing to clashing…

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Shorthorn Breeders Elect Mr. D. R. M'caughey As President Show Exhibits Impress Judge

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

Young females in the Shorthorn section of the Royal Easter Show were described by Mr. R. Bach, the veteran judge from Salopian Park Queensland…

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Sydney Show Great Army and Air Force Review Old and New Diggers March Together Fire Damages Stand Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 6

As a finale to the big army ana R.A.A.F. review at the Royal Show to-night, a cavalry gallop was carried out by a composite squadron of 150 Light…

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Sydney Royal Show 156,367 Attend Ox Saturday Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

To-day's attendance at the Royal Show was 156,367 and the gate receipts £11,000. Officials consider the attendance quite satisfactory when compared…

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Henty Show Society's Annual Meeting Cr. H. Diffey Re-elected President

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. H. Diffey presided over the annual meeting of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society held on Tuesday of last week, when there was a…

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Bush Fires Committee Royal Show Exhibit

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 6

An exhibit of considerable interest to country visitors to this year's Royal Easter Show in Sydney will he found in the Agricultural Hall, where…

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"Fibrolite" Home Exhibit at Royal Easter Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 6

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost "Fibrolite" asbestos cement bungalow being ex­hibited at this year's Royal Easter Show by James Hardle and Co. Pty. Ltd. is proving one of the outstanding attractions of the show. This charming…

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Royal Show Falling Off in Takings Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 4

The attendances at the Royal Easter Show to-day totalled 150,780 as compared with 178,064 on Easter Monday last. The cash takings to-day were…

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Show Wheats Commonwealth Champion Fedweb Grown at Pallamallawa

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 3

First prize in the Commonwealth championship at the Sydney Easter Show was won by Mr. W. E. Tonkin, Pallamallawa, with a sample of…

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Show Poultry Hints on Preparation of Birds Early Start Essential

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 2

The mistake should not be made of leaving the selection of birds for show until a few days before the show, as they mostly lose condition during the…

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Champion Wood Chop World Title Decided at Sydney Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 2

Leslie Caldwell, of Victoria, won the world championship underhand wood chop on 15 Inch logs at the Royal Show to-day. His time was 54 1-5…

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