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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

789 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 40

Country Centres Will Come to Aid of District Hospital Big Fair To Be Run on Anzac Park Official Opening of New Maternity Unit

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

IT WAS REFRESHING TO SEE SUCH A LARGE ATTEND-ANCE AT A MEETING CALLED FOR LAST MONDAY EVENING ARRANGE FOR THE COLLECTION TO MEET THE COSTS OF INSTALLING NEW FURNITURE…

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The Shell Show Returns

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 3

After an absence of eight years, the "Shell Show," Australia's first big live artiste variety programme is returning to the air. The…

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Combined Schools' Swimming Carnival Narandera Swimmers' Successful Day

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 2

On Wednesday last the annual South-western Districts Schools' Swimming Carnival was held at Leeton. Narandera was successful in…

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Record Flower Show Batlow Red Cross Effort

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

On Saturday last the Batlow Branch of the Red Cross held their annual flower show, which was a huge success. The…

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Athletic Association Arrangements for Easter Sports Carnival Splendid Entries Assured

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Narandera Athletic Association was held on Wednesday last, there being present Messrs. T…

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Million May Attend Royal Easter Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday: More than 1,000,000 people are expected to attend Sydney's 1947 Royal Easter Show during its 10 days and seven…

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Bulls Go by Air to Sydney Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday: Two Hereford bulls, weighing more than a ton and a young heifer, weighing 4 cwt. arrived by an A.N.A. freight plane…

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Gundagai Women Interested in Show

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 3

A photograph taken of well-known Gundagai women at the recent Show. From left to right: Mrs Jack Field (Red Hill), Mrs Fred Graham (Bongongo), Mrs J. M. Carter (Cahuilla), Mrs A. H. Kent, a visitor from Queensland, Mrs G. O. Robertson (Wynyeh) and Miss Joan Carter (Cahuilla.)…

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Easter Athletic Carnival Excellent Prospects

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

After a lapso of six years the Narandera Athletic Association will stage its 23rd Easter athletic carnival on the sports ground on Easter…

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Rural Bank at Royal Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 4

For the convenience of its customers attending the Royal Easter Show, the Rural Bank is establishing a fully equipped branch on the grounds…

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Rural Bank Branch at Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 4

For the convenience of its customers attending the Royal Easter Show, the Rural Bank is establishing a fully-equipped branch on the…

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"State Fair" at the Roxy Tuesday, Wednesday and Thnrsday

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammersteln IL, the magical tune team that is keeping Broadway humming these days with their successful…

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Exhibition Afternoon

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 2

An exhibition afternoon at De La Salle brought the spotlight to bear on many works of art, on hobbles, models, and souvenirs. Two class rooms were…

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Bull for Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 1

READY FOR THE R.A.S. SHOW. Herbert Park David, a 15 months old Hereford bull, being led by his attendant to his stall after receiving his morning grooming…

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Wagga R.s.l. Report on Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 2

The proceeds of the R.S.L. carnival, held in the New Moon Gardens, will go to the Wagga subbranch relief fund and the N.S.W…

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Oil Company's Unique Show Display

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 4

This year the Vacuum Oil Company's kiosk, 13 Park Road, Royal Agricultural Showground, contains more working models than ever…

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Items of News Flower Show To-morrow

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 2

After a lapse of six years, the Wagga and District Horticultural Society has reformed and will commence its activities for the year by…

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The Shell Show Returns

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 4

After an absence of sight years, the "Shell Show", Australia's first big live artiste variety programme is returning to the air. The programme…

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Eight-hour Day Carnival Planned for Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 2

The Wagga Eight Hour Association decided at its annual meeting last night to hold an athletic carnival at Wagga on Eight Hour Day…

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Local Exhibitor for Sydney Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 2

Mr. L. IS. Evans will be exhibiting at the Royal Easter Show# Sydney, from his shorthorn stud, two stud bulls, "The Meadow's…

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