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Shows & fairs, 1941

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Big Charity Carnival and Registered Trotting Meeting at Leeton on King's Birthday Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 6

Widespread interest has been aroused by the big charity carnival, registered trotting meeting and farmers' patriotic stock and produce…

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Cootamundra Sheep Show JULY 1, 2, and 3 Big Success Expected

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 7

The Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association, like the Sydney Sheepbreeders' Association, has during the past few months been weighing the pros…

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Street Carnival on Saturday Spectacular Programme Attracts Numerous Entries Procession —Band — Billy Cart Derby- Dancing—numerous Novelties

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 2

SATURDAY NEXT will create history for Gundagai. The monster street carnival, procession and racing events have aroused tremendous interest. People from ell centres will pack Sheridan street, all helping a great effor for patriotic purposes. From the…

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Sydney Sheep Show Dates Altered

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 6

A definite decision has now been readied by the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association regarding the conduct of this year's Sydney…

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Rain Insurance Success of Country Show Scheme

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 4

So successful has been the scheme of rain insurance for agricultural shows that the executive of the New South Wales Council…

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Kain Insurance Success of Country Show Scheme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 3

So successful has been the scheme of vain insurance for agricultural shews that the executive of the New South Wales Council of Agricultural…

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Wardens' War Services Committee Report of Carnival £1300 in Hand

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 2

A general meeting of the Wardens' War Services was held in the council chambers yesterday afternoon. Cr. A. Donaldson chaired a crowded…

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Holbrook P.A. and H. Society MR. L. F. Single Elected to Committee

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Holbrook Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society there were present Messrs. F. R. Scott…

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Mr Beasley Discusses "Fair Deal for All." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 4

Mr. Beasley, M.H.R.. a Labor member of the War Advisory Council. said yesterday that the courage needed by those with power to bring about necessary changes…

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£300 Raised at Street Carnival Billy Cart Derby Attracted Big Crowd Procession—stalls—dancing—boxing Wheelbarrow Races—kiddies Events

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 2

THE BIG STREET CARNIVAL at Gundagai on Saturday last was an outstanding success. Hundreds of people lined Sheridan street as the procession moved from the western end of the town, and later Otway street was crowded for the big event of the day…

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Ready for Gundagai’s 1942 SHOW Patriotic and Charitable Bodies To Benefit Mr. Geo. Armour Elected President

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 1

AT the annual meeting of the Gundagai P. & A. Society held on Thursday evening, it of the unanimous decision of all present that the 1942 Show be held. Benefiting bodies will be Patriotic Fund, the Red Cross, Hospital and Ambulance…

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Mr. Beasley Discusses "Fair Deal for All"

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 3

Mr. Beasley, M.H.R., a Labor member of the War Advisory Council, said that the courage needed by those with power to…

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Successful Patriotic Carnival £750 Raised at Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 6

As a result of the trotting meeting, sports and sale of stock held at Leeton on the King's Birthday about £750 was realised for the patriotic fund…

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Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

At the meeting of the Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, it was decided to hold a one-day show in September. It…

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Narandera Show Meeting of Committee

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held on June 14, and was well attended. A…

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Sydney Sheep Show Yass Stud Exhibit Grand Champion Ewe

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: Outstanding success was scored yesterday by the Bundemar Stud, Trangie, owned by the Estate of the late F. E. Body, and the…

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Sydney Sheep Show Yass Stud Exhibits Grand Champion Ewe Brunskill and Alleyne Successes Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

Outstanding success was scored to-day by the Bundemar Stud, Trangie, owned in the Estate of the late F. E. Body, and the Merryville Stud. Yass…

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Leeton Has Doubled Recruiting Quota "Show Most Places Few Things" New Commonwealth-wide Reinforcement Drive

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 4

"So far as we are concerned here no-one can say that we have not done our part. I am proud of the fact that I amm…

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Sheep Show Sales Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 3

The top price for a sheep exhibited at the annual sheep show way paid to-dav by Mr. J. G. Austin, of Gular-Kambone. The sheep, a Border…

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Sydney Sheep Show Important Successes by District Breeders

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 3

Perhaps the most pleased man at the Sydney Sheep Show this week was Mr. Basil E. Wilson, of "Tenandra Park," Gundagil, who made rather a sensational debut…

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