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Shows & fairs, 1947

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Wagga Kennel Club Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 2

In our report of the Wagga Kennel Club's Show, the winner of the litter class was wrongly given as R. Inglis' cocker…

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Preparations Being Made for Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 2

Many improvements had been made at the Wagga showground in preparation for Wagga's first post-war show, the president of…

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Art Exhibition To Open in Narandera on Monday Evening Next

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 2

The country art exhibition organised by the National Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Department of Education will open in…

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Coolamon Show Election of Officers Mr. L. C. Dyce Re-elected President

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 5

At the meeting of the Committee of the Coolamon A and P. Association on Tuesday afternoon last, the refiring President, Mr. L. C. Dye[?] presided Officers present were: Messrs. J. Maloney, L. Higman,…

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Items of News Half Holiday for Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1947 · page 2

In response to a request from the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and agricultural Associations the Kyeamba Shire has agreed to a half holiday…

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Riverina Round-up Controversy...No Bid...Tip...Community Hotel...Derby Carnival...Progress...Fines

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1947 · page 2

AN Thursday, an auction sale was held in the Australian Hotel. About 29 Riverina people went to…

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people Rally To Hospital's Aid Big Crowd Attends Carnival Despite Unpleasant Weather Takings Exceed" £500

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 7

GUNDAGAI AND DISTRICT PEOPLE GAVE THEIR WHOLE HEARTED AND SPONTANEOUS SUPPORT TO THE DISTRICT HOSPITAL'S PLEA FOR AID ON SATURDAY LAST, WHEN DE-SPITE INTERMITTENT SHOWERS, AND GREY SKIES, OVER…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 7

Next Friday, 1t8h April, the annual flower show will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall. Ownig to the Saturday afternoon closing the flower show will…

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News of Anzac Day "Diggers' Sports Carnival"

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 2

The Anzac Day Sports promises to provide an enjoyable afternoon for young and old alike. The Committee and members of the…

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Sporting Notes the Easter Carnival Trained Four Gift Winners

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 3

Bill Moore, who trained J.K. Tippett, winner of the Narandera Gift on Easter Monday, has been very successful with runners here, having…

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Help the Red Cross Carnival Next Friday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 2

THE people of Leeton and district should welcome the opportunity that will be afforded them next Friday and Saturday of…

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Ex-P.O.W. Takes Show Society Presidency

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 5

When Mr. E. E. Heckendorf, at Friday's annual meeting of the Lockhart A. & P. Society, was elected president for 1947 he received warm…

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"Shell Show" Stars

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 4

Feature artists who will be heard in the "1947 Shell Show," which returned to the air on March 26 after an absence of eight years, have been…

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Public Meeting For Yerong Knock-Out Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 5

A public meeting held in the public hall on Saturday night to discuss the annual knockout Australian Rules Carnival was well…

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"Shell Show" Stars

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 5

Feature artistes who will be heard in the '1947 Shell Show", which returned to the air on 26th Marc after an absence of eight…

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U.h.a. Carnival Notes and Jottings

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

Enthusiasm is being shown for the U.H.A. Carnival on September 25 and 26. Volunteer stallholders are: Mesdames Walden, O'Brien' and Day,…

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Red Cross Carnival To-day and To-morrow

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

LOCAL organisations will be combining to-day and to-morrow to assist the local branch in its drive for funds for the…

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Closing Date for June Sheep Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

Entries for the 48th annual sheep show, which is to be held at the Sydney showground on June 5, 6 and 7 next, close on Saturday, May 3…

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Ganmain Show Annual Meeting Successful Year Outlined

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 1

An excellent financial result was achieved by the Ganmain A. and P. Association, as a result of its 1946 activities. At…

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Art Exhibition. Opened by Mr. Enticknap M.L.A. Large Attendances Daily

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

There was a large attendance of the public at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, the occasion being the opening of the exhibition of…

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