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Shows & fairs, 1940

800 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 40

Noorla Patriotic Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

Last week a carnival was held on a large dam at Mr. W. R Heffernan's "Nooria" property, between Junee and Temora. As a result of the effort £70…

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No Thoroughbred Stallions at Royal Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 6

For the first time in the memory of R.A.S. officials there will be no competitors in the thoroughbred stallion class at the Royal Show this year…

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Thursday Night's Carnival

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

Organisers of the Lockhart Lady Gowrie Appeal night had a successful public meeting this week, when it was indicated that Thursday…

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Kinilabah Stud Pics Team Leaves for Sydney Show To-day 25 Berkshires and 16 Tamworths

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

As usual, Kinilabah Pig Stud, Wagga will be strongly represented at the Sydney Royal Show this year. Mr. E. Graham, proprietor of the…

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NARANDERA CARNIVAl

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 4

Champions from four States will compete at the Narandera athletic carnival on Easier Monday. Record entries have been received for cycling…

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No Melb. Show Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 3

The Melbourne show will not be held this year as the ground is required for military purposes…

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No Melbourne Show Military Require Ground Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 4

The Melbourne Show will not be held this year as the ground is required for military puposes…

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Batlow Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 3

Although only a small town, Batlow, does things in a big way, and at the present time the residents of the moun­tain village are preparing for the 27th…

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Tumut A. & P. Association Preparations for Annual Exhibition Mr. W. M. Hughes to Be Asked to Open Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the Tumut A. & P. Association was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday night. Those present were Messrs W. H. Crampton (chair),…

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Wool Purchase Agreement Dr. Clunies Ross’s Review. Price Reasonable and Fair

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 4

Factors in the wool agreement between Australia and Great Britain were discussed by Dr. Clunies Ross, of the International Wool Secretariat, at the…

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Show Societies Gunoagai, Tumut and Batlow Unite Boosting the Annual Shows

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

A remarkable spirit of co-operation prevails between the show societies of Tumut, Batlow and Gundagai. This year these shows…

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For the Boys at the Front War Charities Carnival and Other Patriotic Events in Leeton This Week-end

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

LEETON'S first appeal. "All for the Fighting Forces," will be launched to-day and will continue until Monday next. The Willimbong Shire Patriotic and War Fund backed by other local organisations will stage a street carnival in Jarrah Street and Pine Avenue…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 6

Some most interesting reports were submitted by various sub-committees at the meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association…

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Country Championships Carnival Move From Leeton Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 10

Members of the Leeton Amateur Swimming Club are hopeful that the, country championships swimming carnival will be held at Leeton next year,…

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Junee High School Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

There was a large gathering at the Junee swimming pool when the Intermediate High School on Friday night held its annual swimming…

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The Patriotic Show Deputation to Meet Showground Trust

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The Patriotic Show, which Gundagai will stage on April 16th and 17th, is being managed by a huge committee of 64…

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Wagga Municipal By-election Messrs. L. M. Scott and J. Halloran Elected Aldermen Only a 21.5 Per Cent. Poll Electors Show Little Interest

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

Messrs. Lionel Manton Scott and James Halloran were elected aldermen of the Municipality of Wagga on Saturday at an extraordinary election to fill vacancies caused by the resignation of Alderman G. M. Cox and the…

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Batlow Presbyterian Caledonian Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 1

The Caledonian Fair organised by the Ladies' Guild of Scots' Church, was held in the Literary Institute Hall on Saturday last. The tartan…

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Tumut Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 4

The Tumut A. and P. Association has decided to invite Mr. W. M. Hughes, Federal Attorney General, to officially open the annual show, which…

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Bankers' Club Swimming Carnival. Enjoyable Fixture

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 5

The Bankers Club annual swimming carnival took place at The Lake on Saturday' last and was attended by a very large and enthusiastic number of…

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