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Shows & fairs, 1945

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To-morrow's Big Carnival 16 Stalls Will Be Well Ladened

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 2

WHAT promises to be the best of many fine carnivals will be held in Jarrah Street, to-morrow (Saturday), when all six…

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Big Stage Show Roxy Theatre Next Sunday Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 4

WALLY Reynolds, who will manage the special company of leading artists to appear at the Roxy Theatre on Sunday night,…

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Items of News Dog Show Entries Close To-moiotow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 2

Exhibitors at the dog show at the Wagga showground, in conjunction with the rodeo on Easter Monday, are reminded that…

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Batlow Red Cross Gala Day and Show a Huge Success

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 4

Another very successful day spent on Saturday when the branch of the Red Cross held its fourth gala day. The gross…

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Tourists Amazed at "Greatest Show on Earth"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 3

"The greatest show on earth" (according to informed critics who have seen it, is now in the 22nd month of an amazing run…

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Thunderbolt at Wagga Rodeo and Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1945 · page 8

Arrangements are progressing very satisfactory for the Wagga rodeo and horse show, to be held at the Wagga Show Ground, on Easter Monday, April…

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Entries for Dog Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

Although entries for the dog show at the rodeo next Monday closed on Saturday, the secretary (Mr. C. Weyland, 18 Best street)…

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Baby Show an Outstanding Success Young Gundagai On Parad[?]

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

Young Gundagai proudly present[?] itself on Saturday last, when [?] CWA Baby Show was held in [?] John’s Hall. The show was an unqua[?]…

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Dog Show on

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

Entries for the dog show at the rodeo on Monday took s sleep rise yesterday. The secretary (Mr. C. Weyland, 18 Best street) reports that 141…

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Accident to Show Horses

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 6

Mr. Tom Dwyer's horses, on their way to Burrowa show, were involved in a slight accident, caused by two horses becoming frightened. "Snowy…

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Local & General Special Show Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

The esteemed Cootamundra Show Association president. Mr. J. A. Gibb, who is ill, has asked for a special general meeting, and appeals for a…

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Is Cootamundra to Hold a Show?

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

The esteemed president of the Cootamundra Show Association for many years, Mr. J. A. Gibb, of "Stirling," whose serious illness is deeply…

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Tug-0-war Carnival Prize for Graceful Lady Walking

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

A run of events have been arrang-ed by the committee supporting Nurse Rita Williams, the Hospital Queen candidate. Starting with card…

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The Rock Parents and Citizens Sports Carnival Planned

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 4

A special meeting of The Rock Parents and Citizens' Association was held on Thursday night, when Mr. Welsh presided over an attendance of…

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Tug-o-war Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 2

The Tug-o-war Carnival held at the Drill Hall last night, was another successful function the proceeds from which will be divided between the…

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Griffith Silver Jubilee Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

It has definitely been decided to hold the annual Griffith Show on October 3 and 4 next. Mr. R. H. Bradbury has been re-elected president of…

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Art Exhibition Here Next Week by a Group of Australian Painters

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 2

That there is a quickening of the feeling for art in Australia to-day is undoubtrdly To foster this feeling and give country people the…

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Record Entry For Dog Show Hints for Exhibitors

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 7

A record wartime entry of 160 dogs has been received for the championship dog show at the rodeo on Monnay. All popular…

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Shell Show for Victory

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 2

On Friday night at the Capitol Theatre, Wagga, the public of Wagga and district will have an opportunity of enjoying a…

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