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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

448 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 23

Roto Gala Day Carnival

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 2

Everyone is assured of a grand day on Sunday next if they attend the Gala Sports at Roto, organis ed by the men of the…

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Narandera Patriotic Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 2

A large attendance is expected at the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association's patriotic show, to be held next…

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Lockhart Patriotic and Hospital Carnival Outstanding Financial Success Despite Weather Excellent Progress in Queen Competition

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 2

Sponsored by the Lockhart Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the third patriotic and hospital carnival was held on the Lockhart showground yesterday. The first two carnivals were very successful but, thanks to the queen competition…

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Ardlethan Show Gate Money £88

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 2

Perfect weather favoured the Ardleihan and District Pasted and Agricultural Society for its find annual show on Saturday There was a splendid attendance…

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Big Military Carnival at Wagga Showground Outstanding Day Expected

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 2

Interest is heightening in me monster military carnival and display to be held at the Wagga showground next Wednesday, all…

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Red Cross Jottings Patriotic Show Next

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

With only a few more days to go to the Narandera Patriotic Show, the committees of the P. and A. Association, the Comorts Fund and Red…

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Junee Exhibitor at Arts and Crafts Show

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

Some thirty returned soldiers from the 113th. Australian General Hospital. Concord, were among the spectators. warn Colonel A. M…

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Coolamon Methodist Rower Show a Record Success Results £6

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 3

Ideal spring weather prevailed, for the annual Methodist flower [?]how and fair on Thursday at last week which [?] greatly helped the record success Long…

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Malebo-euberta Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1942 · page 2

In aid of the Prisoners-of-War Fund, the Malebo-Euberta Red Cross will conduct a sports meeting on Saturday, October 17, with…

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Daffodil Fair and Jumble Stall

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1942 · page 2

To-day in St. John's Hall and grounds a Daffodil fair will be held, and this will be supported by a jumble stall and afternoon…

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Big Military Carnival At Wagga Showground Bring the Children Along

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1942 · page 6

A monster military carnival and display is to be held at the Wagga Showground on Wednesday next for which all arrangements are now well…

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Daffodil Fair

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 September 1942 · page 2

A very successful daffodil for and afternoon tea was held in St. John's Hall and grounds, Wagga, on Saturday afternoon…

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Military Sports Carnival Procession Through Wagga Streets

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 September 1942 · page 3

Great interest is being aroused throughout Wagga and district in the military sports carnival which will be held at the Wagga…

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BARELLAN Sports Day and Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 3

Instead of the annual show, the Barellan P.A.H. and I. Association staged a good programme of horse and athletic events on Wednesday…

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Patriotic Show To Be Held To-Morrow (Wednesday)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 2

The 60th annual show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association will be held to-morrow in aid of the Narandera branches of the…

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Show Day Draws Near Entries Close on Saturday Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 2

The district's Annual Exhibition of farm products, cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, poultry, etc., takes place on October 14 and 15,…

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Billiards Horace Lindrum Exhibition at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 3

The world champion snooker player. Private Horace Lindrum. entertained a large gathering when he gave an exhibition of billiards, snooker, and…

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Big Carnival To-day All Roads Lead To Showground Military Gymkhana

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 2

0Crowds from Wagga and district will be thronging to the Wagga show-ground from shortly after mid-day to-day to witness the grand military…

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Holbrook P. A. & H. Society Arrangements Fob Patriotic Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 3

A meeting at the committee of the Holbrook Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, tu held at the Shire Hall last Saturday. When…

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Narandera Show Highly Successful Patriotic Carnival Keenly Contested Ring Events; Excellent Displays

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1942 · page 4

The coveted "Land" Cup, which was competed for at the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association's 60th annual show yesterday was won by Mr. J. Nixon, of Reefton, with his champion…

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