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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

448 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 23

Items of News St. Andrews Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1942 · page 2

Entries close on Monday evening for St. Andrew's rose show, and as ideal weather conditions are prevailing, the entries should…

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Lewisham Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 2

Wednesday. December 16, has been selected as the dale for a big carnival to be held in the grounds of Lewisham Hospital, Wagga…

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Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 2

The Holbrook Patriotic Show, which will be held on Saturday. October 31. has aroused wide interest throughout the district and promises to be a…

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St. Andrews Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 2

Entries close to-night for St. Andrew's Rose Show, to be held in the Presbyterian Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, afternoon and evening…

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Spring Flower Show Display Was Excellent

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 2

A large crowd attended the Church England Spring Flower Show on Thursday last. The exhibition of flowers was the best seen…

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C.W.A. Flower Show Proves a Splendid Success

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the C.W.A. room was a blaze of colour as the Association held its first flower show. Flowers of many…

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St. Andrews Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 2

Good entries have been received for St. Andrew's Rase Show, which will be held in St Andrew's School Hull to-morrow and Thursday…

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Fair Rent Exceeded Fines and Costs Exceed £24

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Changed at the Central Summons Court to-day, under National Security. Act regulations, of having received rent…

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Leeton Show Speeches at Official Opening

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 3

THE Leeton Show was officially opened a little after 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon last. Following were the…

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St. Andrews Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 2

The hon. secretary of st. Andrew's Rose Show (Miss B Wunsch) stated yesterday that the entries for the flower show…

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C.w.a. Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 2

The Junee C.W.A. held its first flower show over the week-end, and judging by the success of the venture, there should be room for…

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Leeton Show Pigs and Cattle Awards and Judges' Comments

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 5

Owing to transport difficulties the cattle and pigs at the recent show at Leeton were not forward in such large numbers as in other years…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show Magnificent Blooms Official Opening Yesterday

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 3

About 250 entries were received for St. Andrew's 16th annual rose show, and although this number falls short of those of last year, the…

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Church of England Fair a Great Success

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

On Thursday, 15th October, the St. Andrew’s Ladies Guild, Stated their annual Flower Show and fair in Furner’s Hall, Coolamon, The weather, although…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show Concluding Sessions Bright Concert Last Night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

St. Andrew's 16th annual rose show, which opened on Wednesday afternoon, was concluded with sessions yesterday afternoon and last night. For…

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Civic Luncheon to Minister Happy Finale to Show and Six-hour Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 4

ON Thursday evening of last week the Shire President, Cr. R. A. Struck, tendered a civic welcome to the Hon. J. McGirr,…

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St. Andrew's Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 2

During Thursday afternoon's session of St. Andrew's Rose Show, visitors were entertained by a very enjoyable musical programme…

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Albury Show Record First Day Magnificent Horse Entries Veterans in the Ring

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 2

ALBURY, Friday. — The first day of the Albury Show to-day favored by brilliant sunshine and a record first day gale, £100 above the…

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Albury Show Takings Exceed £400 Fine Parade of Horses

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 2

ALBURY, Saturday.—The second day of the Albury show attracted a large attendance. Gate takings exceeded £400. The all horse grand parade…

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Intermediate High School Needlework Exhibition

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 3

A large number of ladies visited the school on Friday afternoon last to inspect the needlework done by students during the year…

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