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Shows & fairs, 1946

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The Show Schedule

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 4

On the back of this sheet will be found the extensive schedule of the Lockhart A. and P. Society's 1946 Show. As it is not intended to…

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Grand Sheep Show Dance

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 2

The Sheep Show dance, run by the Children of Mary, was held in the Town Hall, and it was an outstanding success, and surpassed all…

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Temora Show Society Seeks Greyhound License

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 2

At last meeting of the Show Society greyhound racing was discussed. The secretary, Mr. F. Crutchett, said a reply had been received from the Chief…

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Boree Creek Red Cross £87 From Flower Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Boree Creek branch of the Red Cross Society, was held in the Memorial Hall on June 6. Present were:…

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Sheep Show and Dog Trials Balance of Results

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 4

The following is the balance of results of the Cootamundra Sheep Show and Dog Trials last week: JUNIOR SHEEP JUDGING…

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School Exhibits for Next Show Gompetitive Or Non-Competitive

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 2

At the first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Tumut A. and P. Association held on Saturday night last a long discussion took…

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Judging Events at Cootamundra Sheep Show Cootamundra Boys Do Well

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 4

A feature of this year's sheep show was the encouragement given to the younger generation. Departing from the usual practice of holding judging…

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GALORE C.W.A. Flower Show Successful Effort For Branch Library

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 4

Considering the lack of rain over the past few months, the flower show organised by members of the Galore C.W.A. was a splendid…

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Railwaymen March Into Court Want "Fair Deal" in 40-Hour Case

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: After a combined union meeting during lunch-hour at the Jolimont railway workshops to-day about 300 railway…

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Victory Show Ball 300 Dancers Attend Enjoyable Function

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 1

Revived after a lapse of many years, the Show Ball, held in the Memorial Hall on Monday night,…

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Better Homes Tables Show Trend of the Times Homes Without "Help"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 3

Take a tip from the table if you want an index to the times. For styles in tables reveal the trends in living, thinking, working. A backward glance at the…

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“Barrow Sales Not Fair to Shop Owners” Application For Street Selling License Refused Gundagai Shire Councillors Meet

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 9

Stating that in his opinion, selling fruit in the streets from barrows or stationery motor vehicles was not fair to the shop owners, Cr Stan, (Glasscock moved at last Tuesday’s meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council that an Application by Messrs Rose and Pallitt, of…

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Leeton Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Alters Show Dates

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 2

THE main business dealt with ai the annual meeting of the Leeton Agricultural Society, held on Wednesday night last was the adoption of the president's annual report and the financial statements prepared by the auditor covering the year's workings; and the…

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Eight Wonders of Chemical Science World Famous Developments Of British Research On Show Together At London Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 4

EIGHT outstanding war-time achievements of British chemical research, each possessing a world wide peace-time application, are…

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Coolamon Football Knock-out Carnival a Great Success. Spectacular & Exciting Ganmain’s Splendid Victory

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 2

A gala day of sport and entertainment was provided by the Football Knock-out Carnival, held in brilliantly line weather and in delightful surrounding at the…

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P.A.C.W.A. Plain and Fancy Dress Venetian Carnival (By the Publicity Officer)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 2

Advertised in this issue. P.A.C.W.A. bring before the public of Narandera and surrounding districts, a particularly novel from of entertainment, in…

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Gundagai Played Shocking Football And Temora Deserved Convincing Win Local Forwards Gave a Woeful Exhibition

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 24 June 1946 · page 8

The form displayed by the Gundagai team yesterday was shocking the forwards giving a particularly woeful display. The Temora team won the match by 5 points to nil, and thoroughly deserved the victory. The visitors took the field with a determination to succeed,…

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Flower Show Successful

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1946 · page 1

Considering the lack of rain over the past few months, the flower show organised by members of the Galore C.W.A. was a great success. The…

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C.w.a. Members Will Assist with Show Catering

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1946 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the Lockhart branch of the C.W.A. was held on Friday. Mrs. V. S. Alexander (president) presided, and was…

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Galore C.w.a. Flower Show Successful Effort for Branch Library

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1946 · page 1

Considering the lack of rain over the past few months, the flower show organised by members of the Galore C.W.A. was a splendid…

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