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Shows & fairs, 1942

448 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 23

Buffalo Dance Red Cross Receive Show Profits Cheque

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 1

A very successful dance and euchre party was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night last by the Tumut Buffalo Lodge…

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Leeton Makes History With Patriotic Trotting Carnival Thrilling Races And Close Finishes Successful Sale of Wood

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 3

HISTORY was made with the grand Patriotic Trotting Meeting held at the Leeton Showground on Saturday, for, in addition to the high standard of the racing programme in general, the enthusiasm of the onlookers, and the thrilling, hard-fought finishes, it was the first time…

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N.e.s. Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 3

The Chief Warden asks all country wardens to assist the N.E.S. Carnival on Saturday next by collecting donations of any kind, produce…

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National Emergency Services Carnival for Funds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 2

OWING to the heavy calls made by the requirements of the coastal areas of the State, the Government has not, up to the…

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Airman's Exhibition Over Country Town Reported

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 17 June 1942 · page 1

For half an hour yesterday, an airman "burned up" Tumut with a reckless display of acrobatics and low flying. He did everything from a…

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N.E.S. and W.A.N.S. Carnival To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 2

ARRANGEMENTS are well in hand for the W. A. N. S. and N. E. S. Carnival to-morrow (Saturday). The promoters…

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Carnival Workers Braved Elements £240 Raised for N.E.S. AND W.A.N.S.

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 2

A BITTERLY cold day with intermittent showers of rain made conditions very unpleasant for the carnival workers on…

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Allied Airmen Show Homing Instinct U.s. Corporal From Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 1

SOMEWHERE IN AUSTRALIA,—Australian and U.S. airmen who have been reported missing from operations over enemy territory…

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Gundagai Girl’s Triumph Takes Leading Part in Sydney Show “Marie Ryan Has Real Ability”

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 July 1942 · page 3

“Marie, who was appearing in her first star role, captured the house by her charm and her delightful singing. She has real…

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Coolamon Patriotic Fund Monthly Public Meeting Another Carnival to Be Held

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

At the usual monthly public meeting of the Coolamon Patristic Fund held on Tuesday night land, the following were present: Mr. W. A. Iverach (President)…

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Temora P.A.H. To Hold Patriotic One-Day Show

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 3

For some time the Temora P.A.H. and Association has been unable to decide whether or not a show will be held…

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Art Exhibition Subject of Inquiries

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The announcement that the Commonwealth authorities had given permission to two Sydney men to take an exhibition of…

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Show Meeting Lapsed a Few Short of a Quorum

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 July 1942 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the Leeton Agricultural Society, called for last night, lapsed for the want of a quorum…

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Rugby League Wamoon Threequarters Show Plenty Of Dash Airforce Beaten 25 TO 5

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 July 1942 · page 2

THERE was only a small attendance at the Cricket Ground on Sunday to see the game, but they certainly had their money's…

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Exhibition Of Russian Photographs

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 4

THE exhibition of Russian photographs and posters which will be shown at Red Cross Depot, corner Pine Avenue and…

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Interesting Exhibition for Prisoners of War Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 2

Mr. R. L. Black has agreed to arrange an exhibition to be staged in the Red Cross Depot on Saturday, August 22, in aid of the Prisoners of…

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Submarine Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—There will be on exhibition in Sydney at the end of this week a Japanese midget submarine. It will be displayed in three…

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Show Society Meets Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 July 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Leeton Agricultural Society will be held in the Kurrajong Hall next Monday night. The president, officers, and…

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Holbrook Patriotic Show Date Altered From September to October

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1942 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Holbrook P., A. and H. Society was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday. Present were Messrs…

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Show Meeting Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Leeton Agricultural Society, takes place at the Kurrajong Hall on Monday next at 8 o'clock. A large…

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