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Shows & fairs, 1946

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P.A.&H. Society Committee Meeting Revision of Schedule for 1947 SHOW

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of the P.A.&H. Society, held on Saturday night last, the sub-committees appointed to revise the different…

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Leeton Show Next Week's Exhibition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

THE Big Event of the Year, Leeton Annual Show, takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Besides the exhibits of fruit,…

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Daffodil Fair C.w.a

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

A very successful Daffodil Fair, organised by the Tumut C.W.A. in aid of hostel funds, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday afternoon last…

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Wagga Judges For Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thursday. The following have been appointed judges in specified sections for the Royal Agricultural Society's show…

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Here for the Show Jimmy Sharman's Boxers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

Jummy Sharman's boxers and wrestlers will be at the Narandera show to-day (Friday) and to-morrow (saturday). and those who like this type…

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Post Office Closes 12 (Noon) on Show Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

The Leeton P.O. will close at 12 noon on Wednesday next, September 18, second day of Show. There will be no delivery of mail and all mails…

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Coolamon Victory Show Record & Spectacular Ring Events Splendid Sheep Exhibits Large Attendance

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 7

The success of Coolamon’s Victory Show, the first Coolamon Show for seven years, exceeded anticipations. It was very successful in all departments,…

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Narandera Show To-Day and To-Morrow Stage Set for an Outstanding Display

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

The sixty-fourth annunl show of the Narandera P. and A. Association will be held to-day (Friday) and to-morrow. and it promises to be one of the…

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Wagga Ram Show Entries

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 2

Entries for the Wagga ram show and sales on October 16 will close on Wednesday, September 25, with the secretary, Mr. Henry J. C…

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Dog Show To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 2

About 300 entries have been received for the Wagga Kennel Club's Championship Show, to be held at the New Moon Gardens this…

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General Gordon Bennett at Narandera Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 1

Gen. Gordon Bennett, commander of the former Eighth Division, will officially open the Narandera Show to-day…

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300 Entries in Dog Show at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 6

About 300 entries have been received for the Wagga, Kennel Club's championship show in the New Moon Gardens to-day…

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Narandera Show Takings a Record

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 1

The gate takings at the second day of the Narandera Show on Saturday created a record…

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Culcairn Show on

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 2

Culcairn's 33rd annual show will be held on Saturday, when the attractive ring programme will include trotting, rodeo and cycle…

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Jimmy Sharman's Troupe Thrills Show Patrons

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 2

After an absence of several years. Jimmy Sharman's much travelled boxing and wrestling troupe made a welcome reappearance at the…

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Show Week at the Roxy Theatre

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 2

Set for release in Leeton to-night, 20th Century Fox drama "Leave Her to Heaven," will be presented simultaneously with it's huge city season…

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Leeton Show Ring Entries Particularly Good Numerous Sideshows

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 2

LEETON'S two-day Agricultural Show opens to-day's and promises to be full of attractions…

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Narandera Show Record Attendance and Takings Official Opening by Lieut.-General Gordon Bennett Excellent Ring Events

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 2

The first peace-time show since 1938, which was held on Friday and Saturday last, was a splendid success. Owing to the sesson the exhibits in…

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Show Gate Takings

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 2

The gate receipts at the Leeton Show this week totalled £335/5/0. which compares favourably with the big gate last year of £357…

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Sports Queen's Gala Night Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 2

The Sports Queen committee have practically completed arrangements for their gala night carnival to take place right in the main street of…

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