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Shows & fairs, 1941

687 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 35

Methodist Church Annual Spring Fair Yesterday Fine Array of Goods

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 5

Beautifully decorated stalls numbering 12, heavily laden with goods, were featured at the annual spring fair of the Wagga Methodist Church, held in…

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Narandera Show Successful Patriotic Effort Attractive Ring Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 2

The [?]ty [?] annual show conducted by the Narandera P. and A. Association was heid on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Owing to the…

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Pageant of Floral Beauty Presbyterian Flower Show Will Present

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 5

THE annual flower show organised and staged by the Leeton Presbyterian Church, is always a horticultural highlight, and the…

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Leeton Audience Became Jury in Courtroom Drama Players Maintain Suspense in Interesting Amateur Production Last Night's Show Tribute to Director-actor Frank Davies

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 2

LAST night a Leeton audience had the experience of becoming a jury in a criminal trial when a talented local cast enacted…

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Junee Presentation Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1941 · page 4

The annual flower show of the Presbyterian Church was held in the Railway Institute Hall yesterday. The show was declared open by the…

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Far West Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 2

Stall holders and all others interested are reminded that a meeting will be held in the Shire Chambers, on Thursday next, at 8 p.m., to make…

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Henty Patriotic Committee Arrangements for Queen Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 5

Mr T. L. Selk (president) presided over " monthly meeting of the Henty and district Patriotic Committee. The treas[?] statement showed a credit…

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Henty Baby Show Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 5

A vert successful bady show was conducted by the committee of the Air Fore. (Mrs. J. Cannon) In the Henty queen competition. The show was held…

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Show Takings Higher Than Last Year

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 1

The receipts of the show held last week were higher than those of last year. Until the accounts are met it will not be possible to state what the…

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Football Junee Knockout Carnival Substantial Cheques for Patriotic Purposes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 2

The Australian Rules knockout competition held in Junee on September 14, and conducted by the Wagga Australian Rules Football League resulted in a net profit of…

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After Two Years, Griffith Show Opens To-day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 2

It is two years since a Griffith Agricultural Show lias been staged, but the 1941 exhibition Is to be officially opened today, (Tuesday), by…

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Excellent Entries For Leeton Show Society Pleased with Response

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 2

THE people of the irrigation area and surrounding districts have risen to the occasion and responded magnificently to the…

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District Exhibit Will Again Be a Big Feature of the Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 2

WITH the Show only a week away, Mr. W. Arbuckle is busy gathering in the products for the District Exhibit. He is prepared and eager to accept any product of show quality; all well-wishers are asked to lend a hand…

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So We Go On! Winston Britten Writes: "One Man Show" Gives Way To "Heavenly Twins"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 4

WELL, MY fellow deficitizens, it would seem that pending the election we have a change of masters. The "One Man Show" has given place to…

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Support of Whole Districts Horse-Owners Leeton Patriotic Gymkhana Will Have Carnival of Equine Events for First Saturday in December

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 1

THAT a monster gymkhana which is being organised for the benefit of the Willimbong Patriotic Fund and the Leeton Red…

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St. Andrews Rose Show and Fair

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1941 · page 4

St. Andrew's annual rose show and fair will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, October 15 and 16. Each year the show attracts large…

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Griffith Show Opened by Governor Interesting Ring Events Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1941 · page 4

The 22nd annual show of the Griffith Agricultural Society was opened in glorious weather yesterday by His Excellency, the Governor of New South…

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Typifying Spring, Flower Show is Bis Draw Presbyterian Organisers, Workers, Rewarded For Efforts Awards at Yesterday's Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 5

INTO a hall made gay with a splendid central bank formed by the floral competitive exhibition, together with the domestic…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 2

Entries close on Monday next for St. Andrew's Rose Show and Fair. This fine show attracts excellent support each year and this year should prove…

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Family's 90 Show Entries

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 1

NINETY SHOW entries from one family should nearly be a record. It is stated that the Hoischier family Have made 90 entries for the Denillquin show tit this week-eud…

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