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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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Narandera Show Highly Successful Despite Unfavorable Weaaher Excellent Entries in All Sections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 6

Rain which fell yesterday Just 40 minutes later than the appointed time for insurance purposes marred what promised to be one of the most successful pastoral and agricultural shows ever held in Narandera…

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Carnival in Johnston Street

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

There was a very good attendance last night at the carnival which is being held in Johnston-street, Wagga adjacent to the Wagga District…

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Show Working Bee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

ALL committeemen and helpers are asked to be on the Show-ground next Sunday, when a working bee will be held to fix…

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Culcairn Show To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

The Culcairn annual shew, to be held to-morrow, promises to attract a very large attendance. The ring events are exceptionally good, and include…

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Poultry Officials for the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

The Leeton Poultry Club at its meeting on Tuesday night appointed the following officials to act at the Leeton Show: Chief steward and…

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Narandera Show Successful Despite Heavy Rain Insurance Narrowly Missed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

Despite heavy rain that fell almost throughout the afternoon, the Patriotic Show held at Narandera an Wednesday, attracted an exceptionally…

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Stud and Flock Ram, Show and Sales At Wagga on 20th October Additional Flock Ram Classes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

Prior to the closing, of entries on Monday next, the secretary of the First Riverina Annual Show and Sales of British breeds, Corriedales, and…

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Albury Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1943 · page 2

Entries close next Wednesday for the Albury show to be held on Friday and Saturday. October 15 and 16. This year's carnival is a particularly…

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Last Night of Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1943 · page 2

To-night will be the last night of the patriotic carnival which has been running since last Saturday night on the carnival area adjoining the Wagga…

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St. Andrews Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1943 · page 2

St. Andrew's rose show, which always attracts great interest, will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 20 and 21. The Ladles' Guild…

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Ram Show and Sales Wagga, October 20. Additional Flock Ram Classes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1943 · page 2

Prior to the closing of entries an Monday next, October 4. the secretary of the First Riverina Annual Show and Sales of British Breeds…

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Butchers and Bankers Group Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 October 1943 · page 2

The final night of the Butchers and Bakers' Group carnival attracted a particularly large crowd on Saturday night, and with the public in a…

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CULCAIRN Outstanding Success Excellent Exhibition of Livestock

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 October 1943 · page 3

The Culcairn P.A.H. and I. Society's 30th annual show, held on Saturday under ideal weather condition*, was an outstanding success. Gate takings amounted to £89/11/. compared with £76 last year, while membership fees totalled £128/4/…

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Staging Next Week's Exhibition Show Committee Holds Working Bee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 October 1943 · page 2

HAMMERS and saws were busy on the Leeton Showground last Sunday, when a big working bee busied itself fixing up…

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"Carnival Capers" Was a Fine Show Narandera and Wagge Artists' Splendid Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1943 · page 3

Seldom is the public given an opportunity of patronising entertainment such as was provided by Narandera and Wagga artists at "Carnival…

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Wagga R. S. L. Ground for Carnival Suggested Sites for Soldiers Hall

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1943 · page 5

An Interesting meeting of the Wagga, sub branch or the RSS AILA was held at the Soldiers on Saturday night, at which…

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Griffith Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 2

Yesterday about 4000 people attended on the second day of the Griffith Show, and gate takings exceeded £300. not including…

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Football Rugby League Riverina Carnival at Junee Pennants Presented at Yanco

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 6

On Saturday morning last at the Yanco Agricultural High School the pennants won by the school and players at the Country…

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Side Show Attractions at Leeton Show Should Draw Like Mustard Plaster

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 2

SIDESHOW attractions at the Leeton Show, of which every penny of the proceeds will he devoted to the Australian…

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The Narandera Show Notes on Exhibits

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Wilson, of Wagga, whose, horse won the maiden hackney and the consolation hunt, has lately turned his attention from greyhounds to…

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