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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Fancy Fair Being Arranged

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 2

The committee supporting the South Wagga candidate in the Church of England Youth Movement queen competition (Miss…

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Griffith Jubilee Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 3

The Griffith Jubilee Show was held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, and the attendance was a record. The gate takings amounted to…

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Malebo-Euberta Red Cross Carnival Held

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 2

The Malebo-Euberta Red Cross flower show and sports, held last Saturday, were very successful, the net results being about £100…

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Show Society to Retain 1946 Show Proceeds Motion Benefiting Red Cross & Repatriation Committee Rescinded

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Tumut A. & P. Association held on Saturday night last the resolution passed at the previous meeting that…

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Sole Bros' Circus And Wild West Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 2

That the most entertaining, captivating, alluring, fascinating and attractive of all entertainments is the circus, Sole Bros., is the most popular…

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Tumut Show Society Oppose Further Pump Licences On Gilmore Creek And Its Tributaries

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the Tumut A. & P. Association held on Saturday last it was resolved to advise the W.C & I…

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Red Cross Meeting Flower Show Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 3

At the October meeting of the Yerong Creek Red Cross branch. Miss. D. Hutchings presided and Welcomed back the secretary (Miss…

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Leeton Show Has Successful First Day Official Opening To-day

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 2

The annual show at Leeton began yesterday under favorable weather conditions, and will be continued today, when the official…

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Sydney Trams and Buses Show Loss On Year's Working

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The tramway, trolley bus and omnibus services sustained a loss of £95,027 for the year ended June…

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Stud Sheep Show and Sales Wednesday, October 17, 1945 Picturesque Rural Scene

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 1

The Annual Riverina Stud Sheep Show and Sales is conducted by the Riverina District Advisory Committee of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep…

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Leeton Victory Show Judges' Comments Sheep Well Up to Show Standard

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 2

Mr. B. W. A. McGeoch of "Wanganui," Wagga, judge of the sheep section, said that there was strong competition among the Corriedales…

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Leeton Victory Show Announcements Through Loud Speaker

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 2

Mr. Bert Maas was one of the busiest men on the showground on both days of the show. He had his public address system installed and he was…

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Mangain Flower Show Sports and Dance (From a correspondent)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 3

This function was held at the Mangain Hall and Recreation Ground, on the 19th September. The local Red Cross had…

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Leeton Victory Show The Main Pavilion District Exhibit Held Attention of All Visitors

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 2

The wide range of products and the great wealth of the irrigation area were pleasingly brought under the notice of visitors, in the very fine…

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Leeton Show Gate Takings a Record

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1945 · page 3

The secretary of the Leeton Victory Show (Mr. E. C. Tweedle) states that the sum of £357—the gate taking* at the recent show—were a record…

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Holbrook Show Proceeds

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1945 · page 7

The Holbrook Show Society In four patriotic shows has raised £3374 for patriotic purposes. The society has not retained any…

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Wagga Rennel Club Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1945 · page 4

The Wagga Kennel Club will hold an official championship show at the New Moon Gardens on Saturday. November 17. Schedules may be…

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p. & A. Association Two Days' Show Next Year

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1945 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association was held on Saturday afternoon last, then being present Messrs. W. R…

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The Rock Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 October 1945 · page 4

A Scottish flower show will be held next Saturday in the Masonic Hall. The Rock, with numerous sections for roses, cut…

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The Rock Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 October 1945 · page 2

A Scottish flower show will be held next Saturday in the Masonic Hall. The Rock, with numerous sections for roses, cut…

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