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Shows & fairs, 1945

635 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 32

Junior Sports Carnival at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1945 · page 2

The Rock Parents and Citizens' Association will hold a junior sports carnival on Saturday, May 19, commencing at 11 a.m. A…

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Junior Sports Carnival at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 2

At The Rock on Saturday, May 19, a Junior Sports Carnival will be held, proceeds being in aid of the Parents and Citizens'…

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Adelong’s Easter Monday Carnival Splendid Red Cross Effort

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 3

From here, there, and everywhere people flocked to Adelong on Monday last to attend the monster gymkhana ran under the…

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Items of News Srell Victory Show at Capitol to Night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1945 · page 2

The general public are invited to attend, free of charge, an excellent programme of pictures at the Capital Theatre, Wagga,…

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War Loan Shell Show at Wagga £4895 Subscribed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1945 · page 3

At an appeal held during the Shell Show at the Capitol-Theatre, Wagga, last night, 49 persons, subscribed a total of £4895 to…

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Red Cross Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 3

All organisations are invited to prepare for the Red Cross Carnival to be held in Jarrah Street on Saturday, April 28. It is hoped that all who…

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Soldiers Conduct Carnival in Barellan

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 2

The Soldiers' Committee of the Leeton Hospital Queen Competition, conducted a street carnival in Barellan on Friday last, and raised £86 for…

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Hospital Carnival Queen Competition MR. Riverina Borrowed Female Plumes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 2

THE women of the district flocked to the Cabaret Hall on Wednesday night to view the selecting of MR. Riverina, and…

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Shell Victory Show Roxy Theatre, Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 2

The official speaker accompanying the Shell Victory Show, will be Flying Officer C. V. Schwilk. F/O Schwilk was one of two…

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Big Increase in Show Revenue Expenditure Is Also High Annual Meeting of A. & P. Association Next Month Dates Fixed for Next Year's Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 1

When the annual meeting of the Tumut A. and P. Association is held next month it will be disclosed that the society has raised more…

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Airman's Appeal for Victory Loan "Shell" Show At Montreal £3610 Promised by 33 SUBSCRIBERS

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 4

Tumut and district made a good start on the Third Victory Loan Campaign at the Shell picture show on Thursday night last at the…

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Dehorned Cattle Excluded By Judge at Recent Tumut Show Recommendation for Inclusion to Incoming Committee

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 April 1945 · page 5

Committeemen of the Tumut A. and P. Association were surprised to learn at their meeting on Saturday night last that all dehorned…

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Flower Show at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1945 · page 2

St. Stephen's annual flower show will be held at The Rock on October 20…

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Combined Schools Athletic Carnival at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 2

The Wagga District Schools' Athletic Association will held its fifth annual championship meeting at the Cricket Ground on…

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Dehorned Cattle Excluded by Judge At Recent Tumut Show Recommendation for Inclusion to Incoming Committee

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 6

Committeemen of the Tumut A. and P. Assn. were surprised to learn at their meeting on Saturday night last that all dehorned…

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Art Exhibition Official Opening on Tuesday Evening

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 1

The art exhibition which showed in the Catholic Hall for the past week was officially opened on Tuesday evening in the presence of a fair number…

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Shell Show for Victory "The Last Enemy"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 1

For the great national campaign to assist the Third Victory Loan, a thrilling film has been secured which shows Diggers fighting their way…

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Concert and Variety Show a Pleasing Entertainment

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 2

The concert and variety show held in O'Brien's Hall on Wednesday night in aid of the Tumut and District Hospital Children's Ward Appeal and the…

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Billy Goat Derby at Forbes Big Carnival Next Month

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1945 · page 2

In May, 1944, the Forbes Jockey Club handed over £3000 to the Comforts Fund, Prisoners of War Fund and C.U.S.A. committee,…

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The Glen Branch Approximately £90 Raised on Show Day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1945 · page 2

At the Tumbarumba Show, held on March 14, luncheon, tea and light refreshments were provided rind served on the grounds by…

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