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Shows & fairs, 1940

800 stories in Riverina's papers · page 22 of 40

Sydney Sheep Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 4

A decision regarding the holding of the Sydney Sheep Show next year is to be decided by the Council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders…

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Australian Rules Marrar Down Wagga Large Crowd Witness Brilliant Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 4

A magnificent and entertaining game in which all the finest phases of the code were demonstrated, was staged at Bolton Park oval yesterday between…

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Coolamon Patriotic Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 4

The fancy fair and carnival in aid of the patriotic fund, held in Furner's Hall, Coolamon, last week was very successful, the gross takings…

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Juvenile Concert and Pantomime a Great Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 4

A GRAND juvenile concert and pantomime, "Modern Cinderella," was held at the Masonic Hall on Friday, June 21, by the clever…

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Speedway Carnival Tonight

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 July 1940 · page 3

All good things must come to an end, and reluctantly goes, shortly, Bowler's Electric Speedway, the popular rendezvous…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

At the June meeting of Hillston P. & A. Association it was decided that he Hillston Show to be held on 13th September, should be for…

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Sheep Show Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

The annual sheep show ball was held as usual in the Town Hall last night, only this year the total proceeds are to go to the Red Cross…

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List of Stewards for 1940 Sheep Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 4

The following stewards gave, and will give, valuable assistance: Chief steward, Mr. K. Miller, assistant chief stewards, Messrs. V.D. Heggaton and…

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Official Dinner Secretary Black's Last Show Urged to Reconsider

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

There was the usual good attendance at the annual sheep show dinner, held last night at the Albion hotel, and served up in splendid style…

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The Sheep Show Unofficial Vice-regal Visit Big Crowd Attends

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

After a heavy fog in the morning and a frost, with a minimum temperature at 26 degrees, the Cootamundra Show Association had a beautiful day yesterday for the main day of the Cootamundra sheep show. The show was honored by an…

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Cootamundra Sheep Show and Sheep Dog Trials Nearly Record Entries Opening Ceremony by Mr. T. Collins, M.H.R. COOTAMUNDRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 6

The Cootamundra Show Association's fourteenth annual sheep show and sheep dog trials, held separately from the ordinary annual…

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Junee Show Association

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 2

The Junee Show Association has decided to hold a show this year with reduced prize money. There were three applications for the position of…

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Bomb Explodes at U.S. World Fair Four Persons Injured New York

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 1

Four persons were injured, two seriously, when a time-bomb exploded half an hour after its removal from the British pavilion at the World Fair…

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Speedway News Carnival Tomorrow Night

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 4

Not for some time has Cootamundra seen such consistently popular night entertainment as has been provided by the popular Bowler's Electric…

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Lockhart Show Carnival Show and Stock Fair Decided On

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

Lockhart A. and P. Society's Committee had one of the lengthiest and most argumentative meetings in its history, on Saturday…

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Indecision on Staging of Leeton's Show Will Be Discussed at Annual Meeting Griffith Cancels Annual Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

Last night a meeting of the Executive of the Leeton Agricultural Society discussed the problems associated with the organisation of the…

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Orange Carnival Dance an Outstanding Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

The "house full" sign was evident at the Railways' Institute on Friday evening last—over 100 couples Vere in attendance—the attraction being…

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Sydney Sheep Show Plans for 1941

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

A proposal that no Sydney sheep show be held in 1941 was defeated by 35 votes to 11 at the annual meeting of the N.S.W…

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Treasure Chest Cross the Atlantic Royal Silverware From Britain for World Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

A young man with a romance mission is on his way from Britain to the United States. His luggage includes treasure chests filled with…

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The Show Ground To be Offered for Military Camp

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association was held on Saturday afternoon last, a week earlier than usual. There were…

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