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Shows & fairs, 1942

448 stories in Riverina's papers · page 17 of 23

Roto Gala Day Carnival

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1942 · page 2

The Gala Day at Roto on Sunday last attracted a large and representative gathering from all parts of the district. Young and…

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Griffith C.W.A. Arrangements for Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1942 · page 4

The Griffith branch of the C.W.A. held a meeting last Thursday at the rest room. Mrs. Keith Simpson (president) announced…

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Fair Rents Application

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 1

An application was made by Mrs. Agnes Denny for the fixation of the rent of premises owned by her in William Street…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 2

The secretary will be present in the porch of Presbyterian Church on Tuesday and Wednesday next, October 6 and 7, between 3 and 5 p.m…

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Griffith Show Next Week

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 4

Entries in large numbers have been received for the Griffith Agricultural Show which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next. One exhibitor…

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Church of England Flower Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 3

The full schedule of prizes of the Ganmain Church of England Flower Show appears on Page Four of this issue…

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Support the Show Entries Close To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 2

THE big event of the year, the Leeton Agricultural Show, will be held on October 14 and 15 next. To make this exhibition…

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War News Russians Show Spartan Courage LONDON, Thursday, AAP

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 2

Berlin radio claims that the fall of the city of Stalingrad is imminent. "Red Star," official organ of the Soviet, admits that the position…

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S. W. D. P. S. A. A. A. Annual Athletics Carnival Ten New Records

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 1

WITH the wind blowing a half-gain the South-West District Public Schools Annual Athletic Carnival was held at the Leeton Cricket Ground on Wednesday last. Although the wind made conditions very unpleasant for competitors, officials and spectators, the…

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Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 2

The Albury Show, which will be held on Friday and Saturday October 23 and 24, on the new showground gives promise of…

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Coolamon Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 2

The Methodist Flower Show at Coolamon was a record success and it is anticipated that a profit of £80 will be made…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 1

The Annual Bazaar and Flower Show of the Presbyterian Church, will be held in St. Peter's Hall on Thursday next, afternoon and…

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Schools' Athletic Carnival Ten New Records

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 4

With the wind blowing a half-gale [?] South-West District Public an [?] annual athletic carnival was [?] Leeton cricket ground on…

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Country Women's Association Bulloak Branch Visit of State President to Handicraft Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 4

On Friday, 25th September, Mrs. Garry. State President, and Miss G. D. Parker, Sturt Group President, visited the Bulloak branch of the…

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Patriotic Workers As Sideshowmen Many Novelties for Leeton-show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 2

THE Comforts Fund should benefit considerably if the enthusiasm and inventive genius of the patriotic workers can be…

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Bustle Of Activity On Showground Preparations Well in Hand for Next Week's Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 2

DURING the week-end the officials and members of the Agricultural Society were on the Showground, as busy as bees…

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Narandera Patriotic Show Results of Competitions Financial Results Not Yet Known

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 2

Many rumours are afloat with regard to the financial results of the patriotic show that was held last week. So far the results are not…

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Griffith Show Large Attendance on Second Day Pavilion Exhibits a Feature

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1942 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the second day of the Griffith Show yesterday, and an attractive programme of ring events kept the crowd interested throughout the afternoon. It was…

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Big Preparations For Next Week's Show Patriotic Committee Will Conduct Own Sideshows

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 2

THE Leeton Agricultural Society's Annual Show is receiving the usual wholehearted support of the townspeople and farmers…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 2

Schedules are available for St. Andrew's rose show, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 21 and 22. This annual…

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