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Shows & fairs, 1940

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

Tumut Red Cross Carnival £300 Result Anticipated

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 3

As a result of the Red Cross Carnival held in Tumut last .Saturday it is anticipated that approximately £300 will be betted…

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R.A. Empire Show Pig Section Keener Interest Anticipated

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

Because of the growing importance of the pig industry the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales…

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Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 December 1940 · page 2

Because its spaciousness offers such enticement, Zumeland open-air Palais will be the scene of the next N.E.S. frivol. Its floor will be…

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Junee Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1940 · page 2

The swimming carnival at junee in aid of the Junee Hospital special appeal was not the success anticipated. A sum of under £5 will be cleared from…

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Tennis Bromwich Plays Well Patriotic Carnival Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1940 · page 6

J. Bromnrlch was the outstanding player at the Patriotic tennis carnival at Rush-cutter's Bay yesterday. He defeated Quist in their singles match and with D. Palbs…

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BATLOW "Shell Show"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 3

On 11th inst., to a large, representative and enthusiastic audience, the Shell Company of Australia Ltd. presented their…

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Shell Show at Batlow Opened by Premier

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 7

To a large, representative and enthusiastic audience at Batlow on December 11 the Shell Company of Australia Ltd. presented its Shell show…

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Jottings Interesting Happenings at Home and Abroad British Exhibit for Easter Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 7

The British Government has lent to the loyal Agricultural Society of New South Wales a spectacular exhibit at its contribution to the British Empire display…

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Ambulance Auxiliary Fair

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 2

Starting to-morrow night on the carnival area at the rear of the School of Arts, the Wagga Ambulance Ladies' Auxiliary will conduct a…

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Bushmen's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 2

A "Bushmen's Carnival" will be held on Mr. H. Denyer's property. The Glen, via Tumbarumba, on New Year's Day, in aid of the Tumbarumba Patriotic Fund…

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Lockhart Carnival for Hospital and Ambulance

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 6

A highly successful carnival, in aid of the funds of the Lockhart and District Hospital, was held on the Lockhart recreation ground on Wednesday evening. It…

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Swimming Alteration in Junior Events Country Championships Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 5

ADVICE has been received from the controlling body that the under 14 and under 16 breast and back stroke events have been…

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Wagga Ambulance Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 December 1940 · page 4

The fair which is being conducted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wagga District Ambulance opened in the carnival area in the School of Arts ground…

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Ambulance Fair

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 2

The fair, which is being conducted, by the Women's Auxiliary of the Wagga District Ambulance, will be continued at the carnival area in the…

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Ambulance Auxiliary Fair

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 2

There was an exceptionally large attendance at the carnival area, Johnston-street, Wagga, on Saturday night for the second session of the Ambulance Ladies' Auxiliary…

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Auxiliary Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 December 1940 · page 2

The Wagga Ambulance ladies' auxliary will conduct a carnival in the School of Arts grounds, Johnston-street, this evening There will be…

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Flax Production Empire Show Classes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 December 1940 · page 1

A strong feature of the agricultural section of the Royal Empire Show, to be held in Sydney next Easter, will be classes relating to the…

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Ambulance Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 December 1940 · page 2

The fair which was conducted by the Women's Auxiliary of the Wagga District Ambulance was concluded last night. The fair opened on Friday…

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Greatest Exhibition of Batting C. G. Macartney at Leeds Tribute by J. G. Bridges

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 December 1940 · page 5

One of the best cricket stories for years was concealed in an innocent footnote to a cable message in "The Sydney Morning: Herald" on Monday of last week, says J…

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Holbrook P.A. & H. Society Patriotic Show to Be Held Next Year

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 December 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the Holbrook Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held at the showground on Saturday afternoon, when there were…

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