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Shows & fairs, 1944

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Display of Photos Splendid Exhibition in Aid of Red Cross

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

Residents of Narandera and district who are looking forward to the exhibition of photographs by Mr. J. P. Carney, of Griffith, in the C.W.A. dance…

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Presentation Of Cups Won At 1944 Tumut Show

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 4

The cups won at the 1944 Show were presented to the winners at the annual meeting of the A. & P. Association…

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Tax Allowances Method Declared Not Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 2

As between single taxpayers and taxpayers with family obligations, the incidence of the income tax is disproportionately heavy on the latter…

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Mangain Flower Show and Sports

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 9

Secretaries are asked to note that the Mangain Red Cross flower show and sports will be held on September 27…

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Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 2

The committee organising the rodeo and horse show on Monday, June 12 to aid a fund to establish a police boys' club at Wagga…

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Fair Play for the Child Hints From the Health Department

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 7

Mother is just human after all, and we cannot expect perfectly poised behavior from her at all times. Still it is a pity when she resorts to tricks and…

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Photographic Exhibition Mr. Carney Delighted With "Irrigator's" Description

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 4

Mr. John P. Carney, of Griffith, who recently staged an exhibit of his prize-winning photographs in Leeton, to help Red Cross funds, has written…

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Carney's Art Compared with Modernism Exhibition At Narrandera

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 3

"Cursed be all who paint pictures," was the slogan of the Dark Ages when painting was looked upon as the work of the devil, said Dr…

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Griffith Show Dates Fixed and Committee Elected

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 1

The Griffith Show Society has elected its committee and will hold a Show on October 3 and 4 next. Mr. R. H. Bradbury was re-elected…

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Narandera Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1944 · page 4

The Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association usually holds its annual show on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in…

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"Advance Australia Fair" Objection From Perth Overseas League

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1944 · page 4

PERTH, Friday. — Protesting against the playing of "Advance Australia Fair" at public functions to competition with the National…

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Princesses Win Prizes at Windsor Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday. (A.A.P.).—Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose won prizes at the Royal Windsor Horse Show,…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 2

An interesting exhibition of arts and crafts by members of the R.A.E. Training Centre is now being held at the Wagga School of Arts. Although,…

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Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee organising, the Wagga rodeo and horse show that was to be held on June 12, will be held…

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Correspondence do not necessarily endorse [?] views of our correspondents) Plea for Fair Deal (To the Editor "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 6

Sir,—All thinking and patriotic sportsmen will be shocked at the action of the S.D.R.A. in withdrawing the licenses ot several…

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Community Concert a Very Bright Show Big Crowd Votes It The Best Of Its Kind

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 3

Last Tuesday evening’s Community Concert, was the best of Its kind. It was a fast moving livly and interesting show, which…

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Red Cross Carnival Successful Effort

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 2

The carnival which was held in the Amusement Park on Saturday afternoon last in aid of the Red Cross funds was a very successful effort. A…

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Riverina Sheep Show Second Annual Show and Sales British and Australasian Breeds

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 3

Wednesday, October 18, 1944, has been fixed as the date for the second annual Riverina Stud and Flock Ram Show and Sales…

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"Knocker" Williams Variety Show Return Performance, Yanco, Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 2

SPECIAL preparations have been made for the return visit of the "Knocker" Williams Variety Show, to Yanco, on Tuesday…

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Fair at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 2

The Rock Church of England annual fair will be held on Saturday, September 30…

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