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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Lockhart Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 2

The Lockhart and District Patriotic and Hospital Carnival will be held on Wednesday, September 25. No travelling sideshows will be permitted on the ground…

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Sydney Easter Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society yesterday decided that the 1941 Sydney Easter Show would be held over eight days and five nights, the dates…

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Big Sum From Griffith Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

As a result of a monster Commercial Travellers' Hospital Carnival held in Griffith on Wednesday, last and culminating in the Movie Ball at…

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Picture Exhibition Three Bought for Gallery

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

This year's exhibition by the Society of Artists. which Mrs. Alleyne Zander opened on Friday at the Education Department, is one of the…

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Salvation Army Fair Stalls and Musical Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

On Thursday afternoon and evening last, in the Criterion Hall, the Narandera Salvation Army Corpa held a successful fair, in aid of the…

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Narandera Show Opens To-day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

The annual two-day show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association opens to-day (Tuesday). The bright programme of ring events…

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1941 Royal Easter Show Dates

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

In advancing plans for the 1941 Royal Easter Show the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales decided on Friday…

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The Plaza Theatre Show Week Attraction

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) and on Wednesday and Thursday nights next the Plaza Theatre will present one of this year's finest screen…

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Cycling Fair Field Participate in Handicap Won by T. Britt

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

A second four-mile was contested on the Blowering Road course on Sunday last. Nine starters faced the barrier, though some had bad…

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"Wild Australia" Here for Show Night (Wednesday)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

Thorpe McConville is to bring his popular "Wild Australia" Rodeo and Circus with a number of fresh attractions as a show night attraction…

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Lockhart Voluntary Transport Section a Feature of the Coming Carnival

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

The committee of the Lockhart Volunteer Transport Section are pleased with the response from district residents up-to-date. Several…

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Narandera Patriotic Show To-day and To-morrow (Wednesday)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

There is probably no need to remind residents that the Narandera Patriotic Show will opento-day and be continued to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Greyhound Racing Eight Good Races To-morrow (Wed.) Night Show Night Attraction

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

As a show night entertainment the Narandera Greyhound Racing Club will hold its fortnightly meeting to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, and…

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Ganmain Patriotic Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 4

A very enjoyable day is promised at the Ganmain showground on Saturday when a patriotic sports carnival will be held. The Wagga Military Band…

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Albury Show Meeting To-morrow Stable Double Likely GRACMAR-ANGULAR

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 8

The Wangaratta trainer, H. F. ("Tib") Hoysted, who has trained many winners in the country districts of Victoria and rarely misses a meeting at Albury,…

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Narandera Show Additional Awards

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

Additional awards at the Narandera show are published below. In the sheep section the pen of three fat lambs, owned by Hugh Andrew and…

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Ganmain News Show Sports—saturday

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 4

An excellent programme of sports has been arranged for the A. and P. Association Sports to-morrow (Saturday). The day’s programme will…

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Narandera's Patriotic Show Proceeds Total Over £500

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

WHILE the unfavorable season due to drought conditions, greatly lowered the standard, and number of the exhibits,…

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Narandera Patriotic Show Over £500 RAISED Local Voluntary Workers Praiseworthy Effort

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

The 58th annual show of the Narandera P. and A. Association was held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week…

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Temora Patriotic Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 4

The Temora annual show, which this year is being conducted for patriotic purposes, will be held next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,…

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