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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Sydney Show Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 2

The Minister for the Army (Brigadier Street) said to-day that he could not give a guarantee that even, with the establishment of new camps in…

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Items of News Narandera Patriotic Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 4

The Narandera Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 and 11, when all proceeds, after paying essential expenses, will be…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Reluctant Decision

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 3

Because of the military occupation of the Sydney showground, the council of the Royal Agricultural Society has been compelled to abandon the…

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1941 Easter Show to Be Abandoned Society’s Reluctant - Decision

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 1

Because of the military occupation of the Sydney Showground the council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has been…

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Australian Rules Wagga and District League Second Semi. Final Marrar Defeat Wagga in Brilliant Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 3

Before a very large crowd conveyed by special train from Wagga and Junee. the second semi-final between Marrar and Wagga was played at Marrar yesterday and a thrilling…

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Cabinet Favors Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The State Cabinet Ministers today expressed the view that if it is possible, the Royal [?]how should be held as usual next…

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Pet Show at South Wagga Novel Entertainment

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

There are many and varied ways of raising money for the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, and the children of the south Wagga School have…

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Easter Show Abandoned Royal Society's Reluctant Decision

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

BECAUSE of the military occu­pation of the Sydney Showground the council of the Royal Agricul­tural Society of New South…

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Sydney Show Abandoned for 1941 Ground Used by Military

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

Because of the military occupation of the Sydney Showground the council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has been…

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1941 Easter Show to Be Abandoned Society's Reluctant Decision

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

Because of the military occupation of the Sydney Showground the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales…

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Narandera Show Entries for Trotting Events Close on 31st August General Entries Close on 3rd September

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 2

So many shows have been abandoned and at one stage it was possible for Narandera Society to do the same, but the Committee is to be congratulated…

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Sheep Show Record Melbourne Entry "One of Best Displays in World" Many Riverina Place Winners MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 7

With a record entry of 1021 sheep, stud stock from New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania competed in the annual show of…

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Wagga High School Athletic Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 8

The fifth annual athletic carnival of the Wagga High School will be held on Friday at the Cricket Ground full programme has been arranged…

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Greyhound Racing Condobolin Show Meetings

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 8

The Condobolin Coursing Club will conduct show meetings on August .21 and 22. Maiden Stakes, over 300 and 530 yards, will be run each night and…

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Royal Show Mr. Justice Street's Statement

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Mr. Justice Street said today that the cancellation of the Royal show next Easter was undoubtedly a step we would all…

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Royal Show Mr. Justice Street's Statement

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Mr. Justice Street said today, that the cancellation of the Royal show next Easter was undoubtedly a step we would all…

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Army Minister's Statement "Show Will Not Be Held" Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 4

The Minister for the Army (Brigadier Street) said in the House of Representatives to-day that the present indications were that the Sydney Show would not be held…

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Royal Easter Show May Be Held Next Tear Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 4

The Royal Easter Show of 1941 may be held after all. The B.A.S. recently decided to abandon the exhibition because it was stated that the ground…

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Albury Racing £21 Profit at July Meeting Show Meeting to Be Held Albury

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 8

Present at last night's meeting of Albury Racing Club committee were Messrs T A. Horan (president), R. M. Twomey. R. G. Ryan, K. D. Watson, R. c. Whitelaw,…

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Grenfell Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

An advertisement in the Issue states that the Grenfell annual show will be held as usual on August 20 and 21. Entries are coming in freely and a very successful show…

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