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Shows & fairs, 1944

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Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

A very enjoyable day is promised to all who attend the big rodeo and horse show to be held at the Wagga showground to-morrow…

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Carnival Balance Sheet

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 4

A balance sheet in connection with the carnival held at the Town Hall Gardens, Wagga on September 2, in aid of the Anzac…

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Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show Fun at the Showground To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 4

To-day the big Wagga rodeo and horse show, in aid of the New South Wales Police Boys' Cluos, will be held at the Wagga…

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Grammar School Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 2

The teacher and pupils of the Wagga Grammar School is extending a cordial invitation to parents, friends, ex-students, and all…

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Anglican Youth Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 2

The final meeting of all stallholders and workers will be held next Wednesday at 8 p.m. at St. John's Hall, Wagga, As the…

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Night Carnival Thousands Attend

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 4

The night carnival which was presented in a spectacular manner at the Cricket Ground, attracted about 7000 people, and resulted in about…

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Items of News Big Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 2

An important public meeting will be held in the Town Hall this evening at 8 o'clock to give consideration to a proposal to…

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Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show Thrills at Showground For Crowd of 8000 Splendid Riding of Bucking Broncs and Steers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 4

After the weather on Friday had caused the promoters a considerable amount, of anxiety. Saturday broke beautifully fine for the Wagga rodeo and horse show held at the Wagga…

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Fair Rents Court

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

At the Wagga Fair Bents Court yesterday, L.A.C. S. G. Pollock applied to Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M., for a fair rent…

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Post- War Homes Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 4

Visitors to Sydney over the Christmas period will have an opportunity of inspecting models of homes, plans and designs of post- war…

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£405 Raised at Patriotic Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

WITH a lot of people out of town attending the rodeo at Wagga, and falling at a quiet period so far as work at the…

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Swimming Carnival at Wagga on New Year's Day

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 4

At a public meeting held last night at the Town Hall, Wagga, it was decided to hold a combined services and civilians' swimming…

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Wagga Red Cross Carnival Big Effort Arranged for

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

"For the second time in the short span of Australian history the Red Cross is writing a story of fine achievement in indelible tones on the…

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[?]Lican Youth Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 November 1944 · page 5

[?]holders and all who are [?] to work for the success of [?] Anglican Youth Carnival, to [?] held on December 6, 7, 8 and 9…

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Coolamon Red Cross Carnival Raises £121

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 2

The Coolamon Red Crass Carnival, held on Saturday, 18th November, realised £121, a very satisfactory result, in view of the hot oppressive, conditions…

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Red Cross Carnival in Wagga To-day Many Attractions

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 2

Members of the Wagga branch of the Bed Cross Society have completed all arrangements in connection with their market day…

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Royal Spring Show Abandoned

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

The sub-committee of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales at a conference attended by representatives from the Commonwealth…

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Wagga Red Cross Carnival a Great Success Approximately £900 Raised Well Stocked Stalls

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 3

The unsettled weather did not appear to Jeopardise' the success of the Red Cress carnival held in Johnston street, Wagga, yesterday. The public…

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Items of News Church of England Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 4

A carnival which promises to fill a great many domestic requirements, particularly with the near approach of Christmas, is…

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Boxing Vic. Patrick for P.O.W. Carnival I

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Friday: [?] Patrick, now in the Army, will fight at the P.O.W carnival [?] December 13. His contest wi[?]…

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