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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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Next Saturday's Carnival Aid Red Cross and Patriotic Funds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 2

THE final carnival of the year will take place on Saturday next, when the proceeds will be divided between the Red Cross and…

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Street Carnival in Aid of Far-west Children's Health Scheme

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 3

A very successful effort in aid of the local brunch of the Far-West Children's Health Scheme took place In tumut on Saturday, the appeal…

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Lewisham Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1943 · page 2

A big carnival will take place in the grounds of Lewisham Hospital, wagga, on Wednesday, December 15 in aid of the hospital A large and…

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Exhibition of Work

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1943 · page 2

Much interest and admiration is being aroused by the exhibition of articles of furniture made by pupils of the Christian Brothers' High School…

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Mossgiel-Ivanhoe Red Cross. Ivanhoe Exhibition and Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 4

This function took place on Wednesday of last week and proved a grand success. The splendid display of work in each section, and the number of entries in each…

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"Advance Australia Fair"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 1

The Department of Information has announced that as a result of a discussion between the Minister for Information (Mr. Calwell) and the…

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Batlow Sports Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 3

A monster sports carnival is to take place on Batlow Showground tomorrow. (Saturday), commencing at 1 p.m., in aid of the Batlow Convent…

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Comforts and Red Cross Carnival To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 2

An appeal is made to the public to support the carnival to be held in Jarrah Street to-morrow (Saturday), when the proceeds will be divided…

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Coolamon Red Crow Carnival Another Great Success £144 Raised

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 2

Although the RAAF Band from No. 2 EFTS was unable to attend and no public address system was available, the patrons of the Red Cross carnival held…

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Stud Ram Show Second Riverina Annual Exhibition Date Tentatively Chosen

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1943 · page 4

As a result of the signal success achieved at the first Riverina annual show and sales of stud and flock rams held at Wagga on October 20, the…

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Lewisham Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1943 · page 2

A bright carnival will be held in the grounds of Lewisham Hospital Wagga, on Wednesday night. December' 15, starting at 7 o'clock Among the…

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Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1943 · page 2

In another column in this issue appears the advertised programme of the Championship rodeo and horse show to be held at the Wagga…

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Red Cross Carnival Proves a Great Success

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 4

As a result of the carnival on Saturday, the Bed Cross will benefit by the £70 at present in hand, with more money in sight…

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St. Luke's Fair To-night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1943 · page 2

St. Luke's annual fair, always a popular attraction will be held to-night at 8 o'clock at the hill in Docker-street. There will be…

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C.b.h.s. Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1943 · page 2

To-night will be the opening night of the display of work by pupils of the Christian Brothers' High School. This display will be open for…

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Wagga Show and Sales

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1943 · page 2

The meeting of the show and sales committee of the Riverina District Committee of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep, which…

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Coolamon Carnival £144 Raised for Red Cross

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1943 · page 4

On Saturday. November 27, the Coolamon Red Cross held a very successful carnival, raising over £144 Ten pounds of this amount was…

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WAGGA C.B.H.S Annual Exhibition Opens Display of Gymnastics

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1943 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Christian Brothers' High" School, Wagga. opened last night when there was a very large' crowd present' to see the…

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Mt. Erin Convent Annual Exhibition a Tribute to Teachers and Pupils

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1943 · page 2

Many residents of Wagga took the opportunity of viewing the annual exhibition of work by stu[?] of Mr. Erin Convent yesterday afternoon…

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Holbrook Show Profit of £1119 for Patriotic Funds Record One-day Effort

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1943 · page 2

At a meeting of the Holbrook Show committee held recently, the acting secretary (Miss Heze Stewart) reported that this years…

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