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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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Coolamon Patriotic Fund Monthly Public Meeting Recent Carnival Raised £212

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 3

There was a representative attendance at the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Patriotic Fund in the School of Arts on Tuesday night last when the following…

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Mt. Erin High School Spectacular Concert Presented Exhibition of Work Splendid Scholastic Achievements

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 2

For many years residents of Wagga and district have looked forward to the annual entertainment presented each year in the form of a concert by the pupils of Mt. Erin High School, and the 1943 annual…

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St. Lukes Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1943 · page 2

The annual fair of St. Lake's Church, South Wagga, was held on Tuesday night, and was excellently attended. The stalls, with a wide…

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Lewisham Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1943 · page 2

The annual Lewisham Hospital carnival will be held in the hospital grounds on next Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. During the evening there…

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Grammar School Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 December 1943 · page 2

The teachers and pupils of the Warn Grammar School extend sn invitation to all interested to attend their annual exhibition of…

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[?]Lewsham Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 December 1943 · page 2

The committee of the men's stall at the [?] Carnival to be held on Wednesday night draws attention to the advertisement in this…

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I.h.s. Exhibition of Arts and Crafts

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 December 1943 · page 2

Practically every child of the primary school is a contributor, either in art or handicraft, in, an exhibition, of work opened in the Parish Hall this…

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Lewisham Carnival To-night

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1943 · page 6

The annual Lewisham Hospital carnival will be held in the grounds of the hospital to-night commencing at 7 o'clock. Stalls…

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Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1943 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee organising the championship rodeo and horse show to be held at the Wagga Showground on…

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Lewisham Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1943 · page 2

The annual Lewisham Hospital carnival was held last night in the grounds of the hospital. The attendance was particularly large and the organisers…

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Grammar School Exhibition of Work

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1943 · page 6

Yesterday afternoon was the occasion of the annual exhibition of work and distribution of prizes of the Wagga Grammar School and St…

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Swimming Carnival at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 6

An Army swimming carnival will be held on New Year's Day a the Wagga Bathing Beach, when there will be numerous events, including special…

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One-man Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 3

The Collonerbri "Gazette" is feeling the strain. In a recent issue the editor wrote: "An extra sheet has been added to this issue. The total effort…

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Lewisham Hospital Carnival Outstanding Success Approximately £500 Raised

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 5

Crowds of people Outraged to Lewisham Hospital grounds on Wednesday night for the annual Lewisham carnival. This…

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Items of News Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 2

As part of the special £5000 appeal in connection with the Wagga Base Hospital a Committee of Wagga sportsmen are organising…

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Lewisham Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1943 · page 2

The members of the Lewisham Hospital Auxiliary are naturally very pleased with the result of their efforts in raising funds for Lewisham…

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Big Swimming Carnival on New Year's Day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1943 · page 2

The Army is arranging a big swimming carnival to take place at the Wagga bathing beach on New Year's Day. There will be no fewer than…

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Championship Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1943 · page 2

Widespread interest is being aroused in the championship rodeo and horse show to be held at the Wagga Showground on Boxing Day, Monday,…

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Championship Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 December 1943 · page 2

Nominations for the championship rodeo and horse show to be held at the Wagga Showground on Boxing Day, close to-morrow with Mr. L…

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Wagga Swimming Carnival on New Year's Day Exhibitions by Champions

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 December 1943 · page 2

The New Year's Day swimming carnival, being arranged, and organised by district Army personnel in conjunction with members of the…

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