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Shows & fairs, 1941

687 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 35

Junee Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

The annual flower show in aid of the funds of the Junee Hospital was held in a shop in Main-street on Friday. The judge was the Rev. Mr. Hobbin. The show was…

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Temora to Have Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Temora p. A. H. and I. Association on Saturday night, which lasted for only half an hour, it was…

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Sidelights on the Royal Show Items of Tumbarumba Interest

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

Tumbarumba district visitors to the Royal Empire Show at Easter were pleased to note the success of Mrs. G. B. Austin's Dusty on his…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Successfully Conducted by Ladies’ Guild

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

In spite of the adverse seasonal conditions, a wonderful display of blooins was exhibited at the Presbytiran flower show and fancy fair…

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Athletics Narandera Carnival Proceeds

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Narandera Athletic Association a preliminary statement of receipts and expenditure on the Easier carnival revealed a profit of…

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Sydney Sheep Show From June 18 to 21

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 3

In spite of dry spells experienced and the temporary setback that has been given to the fat lamb industry, prospects for the forthcoming 46th annual Sydney Sheep…

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C.W.A. Exhibition Attractive Display at Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

A most successful function was held at the Griffith rest room recently when the handicrafts exhibited at the recent C.W.A. exhibition in Sydney…

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Price Control Basis of Taxation Professor Copland Explains Fair Play for All

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

Price control and the basis of fixing prices vere explained by the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner (Professor D. B. Copland. C.M.G.) to a…

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Big War Fund Carnival Should Sheridan Street Be Closed to Traffic ? Debate at Shire Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

The big street carnival which is to be held at Gundagai on Saturday, June 14th, has caused a controversy as to whether or…

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Nearly £300 Profit on Gundagai Show But £40 Is Still Owing to P. & A. Society

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

It has been announced that the sett profit from the Gundagai Show held in March will be £280. This figure takes into…

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Ganmain A.& P. Assn. Question of Holding the Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Ganmain A. and P. Association was held on Saturday, April 26th. Mr. P. Chauncy (President) presided other…

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Ganmain Methodist Flower Show Successful Effort Brilliant Floral Display

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 3

Favored by perfect autumn weather, the annual show was held on 3rd May. A short mulled programme was inter[?] with greetings from…

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Monster Carnival Next Wednesday's Funnction

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

The stage is all set for the big carnival, organised by the Warden's War Services Committee, On the showground on Wednesday…

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Post Office Arrangements S Carnival Day

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

Next Wednesday—the holiday for the Cootamundra carnival—the local post office will be open for all classes of business except money order from…

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Items of News Junior Red Cross Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1941 · page 2

The beautiful display of gifts at the Junior Red cross exhibition in the Sydney Town Hall recently aroused keen interest and appreciation from…

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Two-Day Show In October Decision of General Meeting of Agricultural Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 2

LEETON is to have its usual two-day Agricultural Show on October 14 and 15 next, this decision was made on Friday…

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Monster Patriotic Carnival Next Saturday Night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 3

Preparations are going apace for the monster carnival which is to be held in the park next Saturday night. The effort has been sponsored by the…

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Sydney Show and Camp Member Describes Visit

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 4

Bryan Bowyer, the president of the Urangeline Junior Farmers' Club, who is one of the most enthusiastic and inspiring members of the clubs in the…

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Silver Jubilee Show Returned a Profit of £267 President's Annual Report

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 1

THE following annual report was read by the president (Mr. F. R. King) at last Friday's general meeting of the Leeton…

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Items of News Junee "Blitz" Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

The "blitz" fair held in the Junee and Railway Institute Hall on Friday and Saturday in aid of the Mayor's Patriotic Fund realised just over £50…

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