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Shows & fairs, 1942

448 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 23

"Australia Fair"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

According to Mr. Calwell, M.H.R., Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Broadcasting, which is at present sitting in Sydney, radio…

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School Athletic Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

The children had a most enjoyable time on the Cricket Ground on Wednesday afternoon when the annual athletic carnival of the Leeton…

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Novel Point in Fair Rents Case

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

Points to be raised in a case to be heard before the next sitting of the Junee Court of Petty Sessions may make legal history in the…

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C.i.h.s. Athletics Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 4

Warm sunshine again favored the primary and secondary pupils of the C.I.H. School for the annual athletics carnival held on Monday (Bank…

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Gifts in Kind Wanted for Patriotic Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

All of us have articles in our [?]ines that we could do without, but which would be of value to others. An appeal is made that they should be donated to…

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Show Committee Meets Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 3

Fifty members have been elected to the committee of the Leeton Agricultural Society. It is hoped all will attend the meeting on Monday next,…

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Why P. O. W. Carnival Will Be A Success REASON No. 2

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

AT the request of Cr. R. A, Struck, promoter of the Prisoner of War Carnival, to be held in Leeton on August 22, Mr. V. D…

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Stallholders Will Make Carnival a Record One

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 3

IN supplying Reason No. 3 why the Prisoners of War Carnival will be an outstanding success, the promoter, Cr. R. A. Struck,…

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New Zealand Shells to Be Displayed at Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 1

A brilliant collection of New Zealand shells will be displayed at the exhibition being arranged by Mr. R. L. Black for the prisoners of war…

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Staging Exhibition for P.o.w. Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

MR. R. L. Black is going to considerable trouble in preparing a wonderful exhibition for the Prisoners of War Carnival…

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War Souvenirs for Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

MR. R. L. Black requests that donors bring in their war souvenirs immediately, as each article has to be carefully tabbed and…

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P.o.w. Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

Cr. Struck's fourth reason why the Prisoner of War Carnival will be an outstanding success, will appear in Tuesday's issue…

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Death of Well-known Show Exhibitor

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

Mr. Reub. A. Irvine, of North Barellan, met with a fatal accident on Tuesday last. He was sharpening some tools on his farm when the…

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Two-Day Show In October Days Changed to Wednesday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

THE Leeton Agricultural Society has decided to again hold its annual show this year. One departure will be the changing…

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What the Next Sixty Days of war Will Show Terribly Increased Tensity Says Minister for Production London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 1

"The next sixty days will show a terrible increase in the intensity of the war," said Production Minister Lyttleton, in a speech today. "The next few weeks will be the gravest in our history. There is no doubt that the Russians have received a very severe blow in the south…

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Exhibition of War Souvenirs

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 2

A very, fine exhibition of war souvenirs, aboriginal weapons and historic relics has been assembled by Mr. R. L. Black, for the Prisoners of…

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Leeton Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 1

The Leeton Agricultural Society has decided to again hold its annual show this year. One departure will be the changing of the days from Tuesday…

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Why P.O.W. Carnival Will Be An Outstanding Success Reason No. 4

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 1

CR R. A. Struck, promoter of the Prisoners-of-war Carnival to be held in Leeton on Saturday next, gives the following…

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Narandera Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 3

The Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association will be holding its annual show on Wednesday, September 30. Good prizes have been…

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Prisoners Of War Carnival Final Reason Why It Will Be the Best Ever

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 3

IN giving his fifth reason as to why the Prisoners of War Carnival will be the best ever, Cr. R. A. Struck said the people of…

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