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Shows & fairs, 1940

800 stories in Riverina's papers · page 33 of 40

V.a.d. Notes Show-day Creche

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 2

The members of the V.A.D. propose to run a baby creche on Show Day. It is hoped that mothers with babies and toddlers up to four years of age…

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Leeton Jubilee Show All Arrangements Completed Attractive Ring Programme LEETON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 7

All arrangements for Leeton's Silver Jubilee Show, to be held next Wednesday, are now complete and at the final meeting of the committee last night…

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The Election Labor View of Position Claims Bight to Govern Chance for Mr. Curtin to Show What He Can Do SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 7

Now that it is clear that the Menzles-Cameron Government has failed to gain an absolute majority in the House of Representatives, Labor is in no…

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Junee Presbyterian Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 2

The Junee Presbyterian flower show was held on Friday, and was opened by the former member for Riverina, Mr. H. K. Nock. The flowers were…

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The Election Labor View of Position Claims Right to Govern Chance for Mr. Curtin to Show What He Can Do

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 2

Now that it is clear that the Menzies-Cameron Government has failed to gain an absolute majority in the House of Representatives. Labor is…

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Handicrafts Exhibition Leton

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

A successful exhibition of handicrafts, comprising ruga, toys, cushions and other articles made from old silk pieces of clothing, was given by the Leeton branch…

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Show Bus

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 3

Cec. Taylor's parlour bus will run from Yanco to Leeton on Show Day, leaving Welfare Farm at 10 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.; Yanco 10.30 a.m. and 1…

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Silver Jubilee Show Entries and Quality Well Up To Standard Large Crowds Expected to Throng Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 2

THE president and secretary of the Leeton Agricultural Society are more than satisfied with the excellent response by exhibitors for the Leeton Silver Jubilee Show, which will be held on the Showground to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Shell Show at Plaza

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

The Shell Company of Australia Ltd. extends to the motorists and truck and tractor owners of Wagga and district a cordial invitation to see…

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C.w.a. Exhibition a Big Display of Handicrafts

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 2

THE members of the Country Women's Association assembled in force at their rooms on Saturday afternoon for an interesting…

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Gundagai Show. Decision to Carry on

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 1

At a big meeting of the Gundagai Show Society it was decided to carry on with next year's show, the profits of which will be divided between the…

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Creche at Show Proceeds To Assist Victims of Bombing Raids

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 3

SISTER McCormack, the V.A.D. lady Superintendent, has now finalised arrangements for the baby creche at the show…

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Potato Supplies Should Be Regulated Effort to Ensure Fair Prices for Coastal Crops Prowers' President's Appeal

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 3

By doing their best to regulate supplies to the Sydney market, potato growers will be helping themselves, states Mr. J.E…

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"Made in Australia" Week to Be Observed in Wagga Special Window Displays by Stores Opening to Coincide with Big Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

One of the most ambitious commercial enterprises ever undertaken in Wagga will be the launching by the Wagga Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the "Made in Australia"…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show and Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 2

St. Andrew's rose show and fair will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.October 23 and 24. This is one of the largest flower.shows held in Riverina…

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Butchers, Bakers and Fruit-erers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 2

A largely attended meeting was held at Lewisham Hospital on Friday to discuss arrangements for assisting in the butchers, bakers and fruiterers'…

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Glencoe Turkeys Score at Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 4

At the Melbourne Royal Combined Exhibition Show, held In the last week In September.Glencoe turkeys, exhibit-ed by Mrs. j. H. MacVean, of…

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Fair and Flower Show Thursday Next

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 2

The annual fair and flower show of St. Andrew’s Church of England, will be held to Furner’s Hall on Thursday next, when with the exception of two…

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Show Personalities

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 6

Mr. W. Johns, of Griffith, was popular figure at the Sliver Jubilee Show. He still takes a keen interest in the Leeton Agricultural Society…

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Shell Picture Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 1

On Tuesday night last the Shell Co. gave an excellent film programme to a large audience at the Plaza Theatre. Marauders. The programme was most…

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