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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Narandera's First Big War Effort Red Cross Carnival To-morrow (Wednesday) Procession, Sports and Night Functions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 1

The first of Narandera's big efforts for war funds will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) when the Red Cross Society will hold a street procession…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Kennel Club Show (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

Sir,—In to-day's (Friday's) issue Mr. Wood said he was prepared to answer my letter, only I had used a nom de plume. What a poor and lame excuse…

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Show Carnival and Horse Sports Successful Day Yesterday

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

The Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Associations carnival and horse sports, which were held in conjunction with the Cootamundra branch or the Red…

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The Bock Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

The Rock Rugby League is running a carnival to be followed by a dance on the King's Birthday. Monday, June 17. Yaupang's Ganmain Revellers have…

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Italy and World Fair New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

Italy has agreed to continue its exhibit at the World Fair, provided that it will be released from obligations in the event of "international…

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Autumn Show and Bazaar

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

The annual Church of England Autumn Show & Bazaar eventuated in the Roxy on Thursday evening last. A fine display of flowers…

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Narandera Initial War Effort £500 for Red Cross Successful Carnival Yesterday

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

Narandem and district was an fete yesterday and ideal weather conditions prevailed for the Red Cross Society's carnival held in the showground…

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Presbyterian Chrysanthemum Show REALISES £47

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

The net profit of the Coolamon Presbyterian Chrysanthemum Show, held last week, was over £47, which is £2 more than the previous amount…

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Narandera's First Big Patriotic Effort Red Cross Carnival Raises Over £700 A Spectacular Procession Interesting Sports

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

The first fixture to raise funds for patriotic cause was held at Narandera on Wednesday last, when the Red Cross Society held a carnival on…

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Ganmain Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 10

The annual knockout carnival of the Ganmain Football Club will be held on the King's Birthday, June 17. Prize money to the extent of £75 has been…

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Sheep Show Entries Date Extended Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 2

The Council of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association has decided to extend the closing date for: entries in all sheep and fleece classes,…

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Wagga Show Premier to Be Asked to Open Display by Light Horse

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 6

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held last night. The president (Mr. J. Banks) presided, and there…

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Local & General Show Secretaryship

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

At a meeting on Saturday, to go into the question of the resignation of the secretary. President James Gibb and all others present praised Mr. G…

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Gundagai Boys Show How Riding Feats at Cootamundra Gymkhana

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

The Cootamindra A.P.H. and I. Assomiation’s carnival and horse sports held on the showground last week, gave Gundagai boys an opportunity…

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Garden Fair £7000 Raised at Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 6

Remarkable success attended the garden fair held recently at Government House. Canberra, in aid of the Lady Gowrie war funds appeal…

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Bowler's Speedway Tumut Celebrates Carnival To-night

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

Yes, "happy days are here again!" in true style, for the public of Tumut are jubilation bound. The largest, latest, most expensive and most…

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"Shandies for Children" Allegedly Supplied at Orange Show Orange

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

An allegation that publicans at the Orange Show supplied shandies to children of 10 years has stirred residents of the district. The allegation…

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Cootamundra's Sheep Show and Dog Trials

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 2

Schedules are now available for Cootamundra's annual sheep show and dog trials, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. July 2, 3, and 4,…

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Walbundrie P.A. and H. Society Successful Annual Meeting Show to Be Held on October 2

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Walbundrie P.A. and H. Society was held on Tuesday night. The president (Mr. T. Tennison) presided, and there were…

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Shandies for Children Allegedly Supplied At Orange Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

An allegation that publicans at the Orange show were supplying shandies to children of 10 years, has stirred residents of the district…

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