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Shows & fairs, 1944

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Championship Dog Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 2

Heartened by the success of the recent dog parade at Wagga, the dog committee has acceded to the request of exhibitors and…

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Gala Day at Wagga Successful Carnival in Town Hall Gardens For Anzac House and Wagga Memorial Hall

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 3

Splendidly organised, the great carnival held at the Town Hall Gardens at Wagga on Saturday last was a most pronounced success. It was held in aid of the Anzac House Fund, for which the New South Wales police force is…

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Patriotic Trots To-morrow Champion Wirrason to Give Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 3

ANOTHER record gate is anticipated at the Patriotic Trots on the Leeton Showground to-morrow (Wednesday). The…

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TUMUT'S 1945 SHOW Big Increase in Special Donations Revised Schedules Adopted Prize Money Increased to £475

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 2

At a committee meeting of the Tumut A. & P. Association held on Saturday night last recommendations of the sectional committees…

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Finley Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

The Finley Agricultural and Pastoral Association announce that they will hold their annual show on Saturday. September 30…

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Griffith Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

Entries for the Griffith Agricultural Society's annual show. to be held on October 3 and 4, will close on September 23…

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Temora Annual Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

The Temora Annual Show, which, this year is again being conducted for patriotic purposes, will be held on Thursday…

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Items of News No Royal Show at Easter

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

In a Joint statement the Army ana the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales announced that war conditions make the…

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Coolamon Patriotic Fund Forthcoming Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 2

Arrangements for the Street Carnival to be held to Coorabbie Street, to-morrow week, Saturday, 16th September, were dealt with at the pubic meeting of…

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No Royal Show at Easter

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 4

In a Joint statement just issued, the Army and the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales announced that war conditions make the holding…

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Narandera Patriotic Show Closing Dates for Entries

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 1

Intending exhibitors at the Narendera Patriotic Show are reminded that entries for the trotting events will close on Friday, September 15…

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Country Women's Association Sturt Group Conference Next Friday Make, Do and Mend Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 1

The ninth annual conference of the Sturt Croup of the Country Women's Association will be held in the Plaza Theatre, Narandera, on Friday next…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 4

The Junee show to be held on Saturday, September 30. promises to provide a Pleasant day's entertainment for all who attend. An…

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Narandera Patriotic Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 4

His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales (Lord Wakehurst) will officially open the Narandera Patriotic Show, to be…

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Culcairn Annual Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 4

The proceeds of the culcairn annual show, which is to be held on Saturday, September 30, will be shared between the Patriotic…

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Football Rugby League Wagga Junior Contest Nears Final Stage. Fine Exhibition Expected To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 8

The stage is set for to-morrow's vital game in the Wagga Junior Rugby League competition at the Wagga Cricket Ground. The end…

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Lockhart Victory Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 2

The Lockhart victory carnival held on Saturday was an outstanding: success despite the most unpleasant day. A very large…

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Items of News Dog Show Raises £500

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 2

In Sydney on Saturday a dog show was held in ald of the Dalwood Home for Children. There was an entry of 900 dogs and a total sum of £500…

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Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1944 · page 2

The Junee show will be held on Saturday. September 30, and all who attend this big attraction are assured of a most enjoyable time…

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Wagga's Second Stud Sheep Fair

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1944 · page 2

Reports emanating from various centres Indicate that wagga's second Stud Sheep Fair will again receive wholehearted support from…

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