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Shows & fairs, 1940

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Show Association Annual Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

Over twenty attended the above yesterday afternoon with Mr. Jas. Gibb (president) in the chair. The report of the balance-sheet was…

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Cricket Matches Off in Favour of Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

THE Cricket Association has called a general bye for next Sunday, in order not to clash with the Swimming Club's…

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C.W.A. Narandera Younger Set Venetian Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Narandera C.W.A. Younger Set was held on Friday last, 2nd February. After general discussion, it was…

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Mrs. Stackpool Improves O. T. D. Club's Carnival Dances To Aid

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 6

ON his return from Sydney Mr. M. J. Gleeson reports that he had found the condition of Mrs. J. Stackpool, who is still undergoing…

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Aberdeen-angus in the South Narrengullen and Kahlua Royal Show Teams (From the "Sydney Morning Herald")

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 3

The Aberdeen-Angus bread in New South Wales is fortunate in having is the southern districts such powerful sponsors as Mr. George Reid, of…

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Riverina Champions Will Clash at Next Sunday's Swimming Carnival Special Diving Display by Two Members of State Diving Troupe Robin Biddulph Injured in Car Accident, Efforts Being Made to Secure Billy Kendall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

THE Riverina Championship Swimming Carnival to be held in the Leeton Baths on Sunday next promises to be the biggest and best programme yet presented by the local club. Numerous entries have been received and keenly contested races are anticipated…

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Tumbarumba Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 6

On March 6, 7 and 8 the Tumbarumba jubilee show will be held. This year increased prize money has been provided for, and it includes a £50…

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Riverina Championships Carnival at Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

Arrangements have been concluded for the Riverina championship carnival to be held at Leeton to-morrow and indications are that a big crowd will…

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Ambulance Carnival Good Opening Last Night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

The annual carnival of the Wagga District Ambulance was begun in the carnival area. School of Arts grounds, last night, and there was a good…

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Swimming Wagga Carnival to Be Held in Junee Next Wednesday's Fixture

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

When the Wagga Beach Life Saving Club decides to organise a carnival one would naturally expect it to be held in Wagga, but because of the…

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Royal Show Entries Wheat and Dairy Produce Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 9

The keen interest being taken By producers in the forthcoming Royal Easter Show Is reflected in the excellent support accorded the wheat and…

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M.p. & A.a. Show Revised Regulations Inquiries for Schedules

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 8

The sub-committees of the sheep and long wool classes, the fine arts, Clydesdales and miscellaneous horses, cattle and pie sections, met during week as…

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Wagga Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

As there are no baths in Wa«ga. the Wagga Beach life Saving Club has been forced to go elsewhere for its annual carnival. Fortunately our…

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Ambulance Carnival Large Attendance Saturday Night

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

A large crowd attended the second session of the annual ambulance carnival on Saturday night. The School of Arts grounds presented a very lively…

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Annual Report of the Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

The presidential report adopted at the annual meeting of the A.P.H. and I. Association covered the period of the financial year ending 31st…

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“An Attractive Schedule” Show Secretary Thanks “The Independent”

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

The secretary of the Gundagai P. & A. Society, Mr. Cliffy Butcher, has expressed his appreciation of the 1940 show schedules, which were…

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Lennon’s Revue Entire New Show To-morrow

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

At the Gundagai Theatre to-morrow, Tuesday February 13th Lennon’s famous Revue Company will stage a complete new show…

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Athletics Championship Carnival Backhouse and Ryan Stubbs' Australasian Record SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

The outstanding events at yesterday's State athletic championships at the Sports Ground were the win of Gerald Backhouse in the mile, the victory of…

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

There was a big crowd present at the Wagga District Ambulance carnival last night. The function is being held on the area at the rear of the…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

Members of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral ana Agricultural Association will bold their annual meeting in the association's rooms, Gurwood-street, this…

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