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Shows & fairs, 1940

800 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 40

Wagga Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 4

The charity carnival which is being conducted by the Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Association at the Wagga School of Arts ground,…

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Walbundrie Show Credit Balance of £33

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Walbundrie P.A. and H. Society was held on Saturday night, Mr. T. Tenalson presided and there were present…

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Wagga Charity Carnival Another Successful Night

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 2

The charity carnival which is being conducted by the Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Association at the Wagga School of Arts ground in…

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Wheat Prices Commonwealth Scheme Criticised Mr. Mair Wants Fair Deal SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 7

The scheme which the Commonwealth Government put forward at the recent wheat conference to pay 3/6 at ports per bushel, represented a ruinous…

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First Returned Soldiers Disappointed at "Missing Show" Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 3

A.I.F. troops in England were in fin[?] fettle, and had settled down magnificently to active service, according to five soldiers of the first Australian…

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Spring Flower Show and Fair Realised About £100

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 5

The Me[?]odists are to be congratulated upon the success of the above, held yesterday and last night, not withstanding the backward season…

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Cootamundra Methodist Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

The annual Cootamundra Methodist flower show was opened on Wednesday by the Mayor (Aid Dixon). Mr. W. J. Hiscock, of Junne, judged the flowers, which were affected in…

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Wagga Charity Carnival Ends To-morrow Night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

The charity carnival sonducted by the Wagga butchers. bakers and fruiterers was continued last night, when the last section of the baby…

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Yanco Jottings Swimming Carnival for Younger Set

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

Yanco Younger Set are anticipating holding a swimming carnival in the Yanco Baths on November 17. Events for all ages. Details will be…

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Charity Carnival Ends To-night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 4

The final night of the butchers, bakers and fruiterers' charity carnival, in aid of the Wagga Base Hospital. Lewlsham Hospital, and the Wagga Ambulance, will be…

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Charity Carnival Very Successful Effort Net Profits Exceed £900

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 3

The charity carnival, conducted by the Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Committee, in aid of the Wagga Base Hospital, ambulance, and Lewisham…

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R.a.s. Empire Show Wheat Competitions

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 November 1940 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has issued a subsidiary schedule embracing the wheat, barley, and oats classes drawn up for the 1941 Royal Empire Show…

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Flower Show at Yerong Creek Very Successful Function

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 5

The annual flower show and sale of gifts organised by the Presbyterian Church was held on Saturday under rather adverse weather…

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Amusements Bargain Show at Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 6

A big programme has been arranged for the bargain session at the Capitol tonight. The programme will include Old Rowley's sensational victory in the…

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Riverina Swimming Association Allots Dates for Championship Carnival Anniversary Week-end Fixed for the Country Championship

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Riverina Amateur Swimming Association was held in the Mechanics institute [?] on Sunday when the…

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Hit Comedy to Help Patriotic Funds Screaming Show By Locals Next Thursday Evening

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 5

A record crowd is expected at the Cabaret Hall, Leeton, on Thursday evening next, to witness the presentation of the farcical three-act play,…

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Leeton Club Preparations for Carnival Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of the Leeton Amateur Swimming Club, held last night preliminary arrangements were made for the carnival to be held in the Leeton…

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Xmas Carnival Baby Show Suggested

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the commitee conducting the Christmas Carnival at Lockhart Recreation Ground on December 18, Mr. B. J. Ryan…

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Fair Exchange

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 4

A Lancastrian sent his son to be tutored and "polished" by a university man. He was particularly anxious that he should lose his…

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Swimming Programme for Dec. 8 Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 2

The Leeton Swimming Club has drawn up the following programme for its Riverina Championship' Carnival on December 8:—…

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