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Shows & fairs, 1940

800 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 40

Sheep Show Official Opening by State Governor Further Wagga Successes SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

Sheepbreeders should get together to exchange ideas and discuss new methods, said the Governor of New South Wales (Lord Wakehurst) at the…

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Wagga Show Abandoned This Year Showground Occupied by Military

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 4

The annual show of the M.P. and A.A., which was to have been held at the end of August this year, has had…

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Show Sheep Sales 55 Guineas for Ryeland Ram Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 6

The highest price at to-day's stud sheep sales of British breeds was paid by Mr. N. Ewin, of Blayney. He paid 55 guineas for a Ryeland stud ram…

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Speedway Carnival Tomorrow Night

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

All roads tomorrow night lead to Zunieland Palais, in Parker street where Bowler's Electric Speedway, the now popular rendezvous present…

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Weethalle Show Society

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

The Weethalle Pastoral and Agricul­tural Society committee has asked members to empower it to devote pro­ceeds to patriotic purposes. Under the…

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Henty Show, 1940

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

In view of the position created by the war, the committee of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society decided at a recent meeting,…

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Sheep Show Good Entries for Next Week

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 2

Mr. G. B. Black returned home from Sydney last night full of optimism as regards the success of this year's sheep show…

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Coolamon Show Abandoned Owing to International Position Association's Finances Sound

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Coolamon A. and P. Association, presided over by the president (Mr. L. C. Dyce). After…

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Next Henty Show Proceeds for Red Cross and Patriotic Fund

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

There was an excellent attendance of committeemen at the monthly meet­ing of the Henty Pastoral and Agri­cultural Society, presided over by Cr…

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P. & A. Association Special Meeting of Committee Show to be Held Cor Patriotic Fund

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee of the Narandera P. and A. Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday afternoon last…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Junee Hospital Fair Play Is Bonny Play (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 7

Sir.—It would be expected that a board enjoying the privilege of running a hospital for a State, whose laws are founded on British fair play and…

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Cootamundra Sheep Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

Cootamundra's 14th annual sheep show is to open at the Cootamundra showground on Tuesday of next week, and will conclude on Thursday, and…

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Poultry Show Cancelled

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

Owing to the Wagga Showground be­ing in use by the military authorities, the Wagga Poultry Club's show, which was to be held on July 9 and 10, has…

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Patriotic Carnival N.s.w. League to Co-operate

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 6

The New South Wales Rugby League has decided to co-operate with the other three football codes in Sydney in the promotion of a gala day carnival…

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Items of News Wagga Kennel Club's Show Abandoned

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

In view of the serious international situation it has been decided to aban­don the Wagga Kennel Club's show this year. Making this announcement…

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Merino Fleeces Lessons of Show Exhibit

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 7
Also in Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser

The display of merino and Corriedale fleeces at the Sheep Show in Sydney was a centre of much attraction on the closing day of the exhibition. Never…

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Red Cross Stall at Sheep Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 2

Buy your poultry, cakes, vegetables, sweets, and jams from the Red Cross stall at the sheep show next Wednesday. The stall will be in the…

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Patriotic and War Fund Successful Carnival Takings £164

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 2

The Fancy Fair and Carnival, held in Furner’s Hall on Monday night last was very successful. Although it was a cold night there was a good…

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Greyhound Racing Over £35 Raised for Patriotic Fund Several Dogs Show Good Form

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 5

The Narandera Greyhound Racing Club conducted a meeting on Wednesday night in aid of the local Patriotic and War Fund. There was…

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