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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Amusements Bargain Show at Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 3

There will be a three-star bargain show at the Capitol to-night. The principal attraction will be "Mannequin," starring Joan Crawford and Spencer Tracy. Miss…

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Both Happy Over Show Success

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 1

Mr. E. C. Tweedie commenting on the financial result of the Show, said that he was well satisfied. The show all round was one of pleasing success…

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Bold Policy Paid: Show, Strongly-Supported Proves Public Tonic War-Time Exhibition Completely Representative: Financially Sound Committee's Courage Equalled By Response of District People

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 1

TOTALLY undaunted by difficulties inseparable from the organisation of a Silver Jubilee war-time Show, added to by the exigencies of the general drought conditions existing outside the boundaries of the Murrumbidgee irrigation area, Leeton's Agricultural Society…

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Leeton Jubilee Show a Great Attraction President's Comment Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 3

Mr. F. R. King (president of the Leeton Show Society), commenting on the successful one-day Jubilee Show, said that the results were very satisfactory, taking…

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War Pictures at the “Shell Show.” Next

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

On Wednesday next, at the Cazna Theatre , the Shell Co. of Australia will him the “Shell Show,” to which a cordial invitation is extended to all,…

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Did Their Good Deed on Show Day Crs. Mountford and Gleeson Captured Straying Wether

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 3

EN ROUTE to a deputation on Wednesday, Cr. M. J. Gleeson spotted a wether escaping from the Showground. He immediately…

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Flower Show at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 6

St. Stephen's flower show and fair will be held at The Rock on Saturdy, October 19. All classes of flowers are catered for, there being classes for…

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Leeton Jubilee Show Further Awards

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1940 · page 10

The following are further awards made at the Leeton Jubilee Show:—…

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Leeton Swimming Club Country Championships Carnival Arrangements Proceeding LEETON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 October 1940 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Leeton Amateur Swimming Club last night, the secretary (Mr. C. J. Campbell) said it was hoped that the decision to…

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Baby Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

A baby show will be a feature of the Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Charity Carnival, to take place from Thursday, October 17, to Saturday, from…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 1

Schedules are now available for the Presbyterian Bazaar and Flower Show, to be held at the Dormitory Hall, on October 24 and 25. The…

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Lockhart Carnival Committee Profit—Over £658

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

The committee which inaugurated the Lockhart Patriotic Carnival held on September 25th, held a meeting on Saturday afternoon, in the…

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Charity Carnival to Open 3 P.m

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 4

The charity carnival organised by the butchers, bakers and fruiterers of Wagga will be officially opened on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock…

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Pleasant Hills C.W.A. Flower Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 6

The annual flower show organised by the Pleasant Hills branch of the Country Women's Association is an important fixture in the year's…

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"Made in Australia" Week Opening in Wagga on Thursday Specially Decorated Windows Munitions Display and Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 4

With a view to stimulating trade in Australian made goods, and to create a sentiment for those products of Australian toll, the Wagga Chamber of…

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Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 2

The sub-committee controlling the tug of war championship to be decided at the butchers, bakers and fruiterers' carnival met at the Ambulance…

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Made in Australia Week To Open in Wagga To-morrow Special Window Displays Charity Carnival and Munitions Exhibit

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 4

Marking a further advance of the times, the Wagga Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the "Made in Australia" Council, 312 Flinders-street, Melbourne, will conduct a "Made in Australia" Week, starting to-morrow…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show and Fair

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 4

Entries close on Monday for St. Andrew's rose show and fair, which is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next. Many entries are expected…

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Nangus Makes History Over £700 Raised Successful Carnival and Ball Lord Mayor Crowns Queen

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 2

MONTHS OF WORK BY THE PEOPLE OF NANGUS CONCLUDED IN A TRIUMPH FOR THE WILL TO SUCCEED. WHEN YESTERDAY CROWDS OF PEOPLE ATTENDED THE GRAND CARNIVAL AND PACKED THE HALL AT THE BALL AT…

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Made in Australia Week Wagga Campaign Opens To-day Special Window Displays of Australian-made Goods Charity Carnival; Munitions Display on

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 7

After weeks of intensive organisation the Wagga Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Made in Australia Council, 312 Flinders-street, Melbourne, will open its "Made in Australia" week to-day…

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