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Shows & fairs, 1943

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Adelong Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 2

A very successful day was held in the Parish Hall, Adelong, on Saturday, 3rd April, when the Church of England held their annual flower show…

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Red Cross Carnival Outstanding Success [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 2

The Red Cross Carnival held on Thursday last proud a wonderful across in every way, The profit announced to over £100, In view of the [?] items…

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Red Cross Carnival, May 8 Shire President Appeals for Support

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 2

Cr. R. A. Struck, issues the following appeal to the citizens of Leeton and district:— "On behalf of our Prisoners of War…

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A.L.P. Member to Show Cause Why He Remains in League

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 3

The Junee Labor League on Monday night last decided to call on a member, Mr. Cecil Ledwidge, to show cause why he should not…

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Junee Show Committee Decides Against Holding Annual Function Owing to Manpower and Petrol Restrictions

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 7

THE JUNEE SHOW SOCIETY DEBATED AT CONSIDERABLE LENGTH THE MATTER OF HOLDING THE ANNUAL SHOW THIS YEAR AFTER BEING IN RECESS FOR TWELVE MONTHS. A FEELING WAS ABROAD THAT…

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Red Cross Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 2

The stalls for the Red Cross and Prisoners of War Carnival to be held in Leeton on May 8, were allotted at a meeting of delegates from various…

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Yanco Improvements "Plenty of Money But Nothing to Show"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 4

Stating that there was quite a lot of money to be spent at Yanco but nothing done yet to carry out the improvements authorised. Cr. Waring…

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At the Montreal Easter Week Special Entertainments Lovely Dorothy Lewis Scores in Star-studded Ice Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 3

Skimming over on enormous rink in an exquisite setting, Dorothy Lewis skated her way directly into the hearts of filmgoers when…

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Gymkhana, Instead of Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1943 · page 2

A recent meeting of the Junee Show Association deferred the question of holding a show his year to a special meeting called for that purpose. At…

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A Fair Price

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 April 1943 · page 2

Mr. McKell It is disconcerting to find that those who are rendering valuable assistance in the national war effort are in some cases receiving…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Fair Deal for Settlers (To Editor "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1943 · page 3

Sir,—In reference to a letter signed "Spectator" in Tuesday's issue of "The Daily Advertiser," one feels thankful that there are a few wise people still…

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Bowls Wagga Club Successful Easter Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 April 1943 · page 4

The Easter Carnival conducted by the Wagga Bowling Club in conjunction with the Wagga Croquet Club was held on Easter Monday in delightful…

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Righteous Anger Must Show Results

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 April 1943 · page 2

The admission by the Japanese authorities through neutral sources that some of the American airmen who took part in the historic raid on Tokyo had been executed, others severely punished, for allegedly having dropped bombs on non-military targets…

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Far West Health Scheme Satisfactory Results From Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 29 April 1943 · page 4

On account of the Easter holidays the monthly meeting of the Far West Childrens Health Scheme was held a week earlier…

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Yanco to Assist P.o.w. Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 May 1943 · page 2

The people of Yanco and district have an opportunity of assisting in the Red Cross Prisoner of War appeal. As seen by the advertisement,…

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Items of News Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1943 · page 2

The Holbrook Postoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society has decided to hold its 1943 patriotic show on October 30…

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Daughter-in-law Will Pay Less Rent Gundagai True Family In Fair Rents Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 May 1943 · page 2

Edward Pickering True and his daughter-in-law, Mrs Kathleen True, both of Gundagai bobbed up again at the Gundagai Police…

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Red Cross and P.O.W. Carnival All Organisations Will Assist

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 May 1943 · page 2

THE appeal of the Red Cross and the Prisoners of War has met with a ready response from all organisations, and the…

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Gundagai Show Will Be Held Secretary and Committee Not Yet Appointed

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 May 1943 · page 2

By a majority of 12 votes to 4, the members present at the annual meeting of the Gundagai P. & A. Society on Friday evening, decided that a Show be held in Gundagai next autumn. The decision will be welcomed by residents of the town and district, who now have…

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Gundagai Scheme to Have Show on Sports Ground

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 12 May 1943 · page 1

It is of particular interest, in view of the proposal of the Mayor, Rev. W. J. Hobbin, in regard to the local park, to observe…

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