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Shows & fairs, 1940

800 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 40

Coolamon Show MR. L. C. Dyce the New President Show Days Altered

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

There was only a [?] attendance at the first meeting of the newly formed committee of the Coolamon A. and P. Association. Mr. W. A. Iverach,…

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Riverina Review £37 Loss on Narandera Easter Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Narandera Athletic Association the financial statement in connection with the Easter sports carnival…

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Henty Show Society Schedule Items Revised

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Henty Show Society was held a few days ago, when Mr. H. S. Diffey presided, Present were Messrs. B. E. Zweck, J…

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Railways' Institute To Enter Display in Red Cross Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

A meeting of the Council of Railways' Institute was held at the Institute on Tuesday evening last when there was a large attendance…

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Extra Strong Wool Merino New Section at Sydney Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 7

When the New South Wales Sheep-breeders' Association decided a few years ago to introduce a section for superfine woolled merinos at the…

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May Be Abandoned Ganmain Show Public Meeting to Be Held

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

Although the annual meeting of the Ganmain A. and P. Association was convened for 3 p.m. an Saturday last, it was after 3 p.m. before the meeting…

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Wagga Show Alterations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 6

Many additions to most sections will be featured at the forthcoming Wagga Show, to be held on August 27, 28, 29 and 30. Particulars of those already…

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Tennis Exhibition at Mangoplah by Mr. Alan Kendall

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 9

Mr. Alan Kendall, the well-Known professional, will give an exhibition on the Mangoplah courts to-morrow. He will demonstrate a variety of strokes…

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Good Show Supporter

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

Mr. J. ,E. Vogele, of the well-known "Melkeith" Stud Temora. is a generous supporter of the West Wyalong show, in addition to being on…

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Wagga Horticultural Society Decides to Bold Spring Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Horti­cultural society was held on Tuesday night at the Town Hall, Mr. T. Wood presiding over a small but enthusiastic…

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Show Carnival and Horse Sports

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 2

The above are programmed for Wednesday, 15th instant, starting at 10.30, and promise to be very interesting. It is sports afternoon for the…

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"Howling" Success Predicted To-morrow's Baby Show; Health Week Event

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

The Cabaret Baby Show on Saturday afternoon appears as though it will be a "howling" success. There are a lot of kiddies booked up in the…

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Junee Methodist Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 6

The Junee Methodist annual flower show was opened at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Nock, wife of Mr. H. K. Nock, M.H.R. for Riverina…

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The War in Australia War Must Be Won in West General Blamey's View Norway as a Side-show SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 2

Reference to the war in Norway was made by the commander of the A.I.F. (Lieut.-General Sir Thomas Blame) addressing the New South…

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Show Association Mr. Black Resigns

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 2

At a committee meeting of the A.P.H. and I. Association on Saturday Mr. G. B. Black tendered his resignation from the position of secretary, to…

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Fair Play!

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

A letter in an English weekly stated: "For many, years we British have been famed throughout the world for our sense of 'fair play.' It has become the…

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Presbyterian Fair Very Satisfactory Result

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

The annual May Fair, organised by the Ladies Guild of the Lockhart Presbyterian Church eventuated on Friday afternoon and evening. Miss…

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Meeting of Men's Committee Arrangements for Carnival Complete

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

A meeting of the Men's Committee of the Red Cross Carnival was held in the Mechanies' Institute on Saturday afternoon. Mr. W. R. Scilley…

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Red Cross Carnival Next Week's Big Effort for Patriotic Funds

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 1

The members of the Narandera Red Cross Society are leaving no stone unturned in their endeavours to ensure the success of the Red [?]ss…

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108 Babies Face Judge Awards in Cabaret Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

UNDETERRED by the united chorus of the large majority of the one hundred and eight entrants, who commenced to…

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