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Shows & fairs, 1946

641 stories in Riverina's papers · page 24 of 33

Leeton Show Judges' Comments

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 2

Mr. Peacock of Wagga (Manager of Kinalabah Stud. for the Mr.Graham). judge of the pigs stated that all pigs showed nice condition. Some were…

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Office Staff at the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 2

Among the busiest people at the show were the office staff, they comprised: Messrs B. C. Tweedie, secretary; B. Maguire, treasurer; Lewis…

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Fair Deal for Wheat Growers Liberal Party’s Policy

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 6

The ever-recurring and intricate problems of the wheat industry will be one of the major and immediate cares of the Liberal Purify of Australia if…

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The Show Luncheon Lieut-General and Mrs. Gordon Bennett Principal Guests

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 6

The show luncheon on Saturday last, which was held in a marquee erected on the show ground, was attended by a large number of guests,…

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Vic. Governor Opens Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday: "We are one big team and, although australia depends upon her primary industries, we must never forget that…

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Pic Section Awards at Leeton Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 5

Awards in the pig action at the Leeton Show this week were:— Berkshires: Champion boar and sow, Riverina Welfare FArm: boar,…

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Federal Elections. Country Areas Show Keen Interest in Taxation Proposals

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday: With only a week remaining before polling day, there is still no indication of what swing, if any, has developed against the Federal Labor Party…

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Show Booths

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 2

The luncheon and afternoon tea booths at the show were conducted by the Methodist Ladies in aid of their Church funds. A big body of…

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The Show Pavilion

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 6

THE district display in the No. I Pavilion at the Leeton Show was a spectacular illustration of the productivity of the…

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Knock-Out Carnival at Narandera

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 2

The Narandera Football Club will be staging a Knock-out Carnival on the Narandera Sportsground on Sunday next. Special train from Leeton…

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South Wagga School At Sydney Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 6

Twenty girls from South Wagga Public School will compete in the Public School Amateur Athletic Association annual sports carnival in…

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Sheep Awards at the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 2

We have to make a correction in the sheep awards as published in our last issue. In the Corrledales (unhoused) section, it should have…

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Weight Guessing Competition at Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 2

The correct weight of the bullock which was the subject of the weight guessing competition at the show was 6741bs. Mr. S. Axtill and Mr…

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The Show Trots Some Interesting Races

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 4

THE trotting events at the show attracted much interest and some very keen and exciting races were witnessed…

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Leeton Show Around the Trade Stands

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 2

ALTHOUGH manufactured goods are still in very short supply, some of the local business firms contributed to the success of the…

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Batlow C. of E. Daffodil Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 3

Once again this little function has played its welcome part in introducing. Spring with its glorious display of golden, blooms. Last Saturday week in the…

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Correspondence the Leeton Show (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 1

Sir.—I, with many others, cannot agree with your headline "Magnificent Spectacle Witnessed at Leeton's Annual Show." If absence of…

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Soils and Irrigation Extension Service Where Does the Water Go? Important Question Featured in Show Exhibit

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 2

THE question of where the water goes is a vital one to all irrigators. It affects his means of livelihood—the health of his soll. That is why the Extension Service made this question the central feature of its exhibit in the Agricultural Show at…

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Cootamundra's Victory Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1946 · page 2

Cootamundra's Victory Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22 and 23, will be the first show held here since 1939…

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Hillston Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 2

After a lapse of six years (the last being held in 1939) the annual exhibition of the Hillslon Pastoral & Agricultural Association was successfully conducted…

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