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Shows & fairs, 1944

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N.s.w. Aborigines Getting Fair Deal Says Chief Secretary

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday: The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) said to-day that New South Wales aborigines were receiving a fair…

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Second Riverina Annual Stud and Flock Ram Show and Sales British Breeds. Corriedales, and Polwarths Wednesday, October 16, 1944

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

The organising committee of the Second Riverina Annual Stud and Flock Ram Show and Sales of British Breeds, Corriedales, and Polwarths has…

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Reds Exterminate 100,000 Nazi Troops Gundagai Swimming Carnival(tidal Wave)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 1

Gundagai ran another one of its successful swimming yesterday. Although the day. cloudy and a strong wind was…

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Patriotic Carnival on February 19 Thirteen Stalls Allotted

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 3

IN this the fifth year of the War the many war workers are feeling the strain of incessant effort, but nevertheless are battling on…

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Big Show at Gundagai Next Week

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

The RAAF Revue, scheduled for Gundagai next Tuesday night, is guaranteed to be entertainment of the highest order. Book early at…

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Swimming Carnival At Gundagai Many Visiting Competitors

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival of the Gundagai Life-Saving Club was held last Sunday in line but cloudy weather. Neighboring…

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Patriotic Carnival On February 19 Appeal for Gifts for Stalls

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 3

ALL stallholders send out a general appeal for gifts of vegetables, fruits, produce, cakes, jams or any saleable…

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Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Charity Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Charity Carnival Committee will be held at the Ambulance Station,…

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Four-star Show at Plaza

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

When the all-star picture was first timidly suggested in Hollywood, producers were apprehensive. For one thing. few plays existed with…

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Batlow Swimming Carnival (Tidal Wave)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 1

After much postponing, owing to counter attractions, Batlow swimming carnival got under way on Sunday. The weather turned out ideal and…

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Amusements Bob Hope Show at Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 3

The world's worst reporter watches the Nazis invade Russia and thinks it's a parade, in Samuel Goldwyn's thrill-packed comedy. "They Got Me…

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Getting Ready for the Show P. & A. Society Organises For March 8th Special Committee Will Handle Booths, Stalls and Side Shows

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 6

A special committee, consisting of members of charitable and patriotic bodies, will control booths, stalls and side shows at the…

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Variety Show at Kapooka Recreation Hall

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

The new Recreation Hall at Kapooks was unofficially opened last night with the first variety sbow that could be compared with many similar…

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Patriotic Carnival On Saturday to Aid Australian Comforts Fund

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

WHILE the local Patriotic Fund finances the purchases of wool and materials made up into comforts by the local women…

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Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers Annual Meeting of Committee Carnival to Be Held for Local, Charities

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

At the annual meeting at the Wagga Butchers, Bakers and Fruiterers' Charity Carnival Committee, held last night at the Ambulance Station, the…

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Amusements Laugh Show at Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 3

Bringing the top favorites. Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, together for the sixth time on the screen "They Got Me Covered," showing at…

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Picture Show Raid Check on Manpower

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday: When patrons arrived at a King's Cross picture theatre this afternoon they were confronted by manpower…

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Raaf Musical Show “Flying High” Staged At Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 3

The musical revue “Flying High” staged by members of the RAAF and WAAAF, from Wagga, was presented to a large and appreciative…

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Braidwood's Big Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

Probably the most outstanding day of sport that has taken place in the Braidwood district for years was the bushmen's carnival held at…

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Batlow Swimming Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

After much postponing, owing to counter-attractions, Batlow swimming carnival got under way on Sunday. The weather turned out…

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