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Shows & fairs, 1947

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Knock-out Carnival Tenders

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 2

In this issue the S.W.D.F.L. invites tenders for publican's booth, light refreshment booth (teas) and soft drinks booth, at the South [?]…

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Bowls Carnival Attracts 1100 Visitors to Mildura

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 4

Four members of the Wade Club (Messrs J. Youll, E. Miller, J. Oag and R. L. Black) were present when the Bowls Carnival opened In…

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Profit of £524 From Recent Hospital Carnival Coolac-Gobarralong Win District Competition Meeting Requests Board to Utilise Money for Amenities for Staff

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 May 1947 · page 2

The magnificient sum of £524 was cleared form the recent Hospital carnival conducted by the residents of Gundagai and district. The financial statement and balance sheet were presented to a public meeting held last Thursday evening. The district's achievement…

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Doings in the World of Sport Gundagai Gave Strong Cootamundra Team Severe Shock Incompetent Refereeing Handed Narvo and Co the Match Wearers of the Black and Gold Had Game Won Until Wrestling Exhibition Reached Climax

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 May 1947 · page 8

Leading by 9 points to 8 with only ten minutes of play remaining Gundagai would have beaten the strong Cootamundra team in the Group Nine competition game yesterday if Referee Ibbotson had controlled the fixture as a first class referee would have done…

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Wagga Speedway Carnival On June 14

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 6

Two midget speed car drivers Messrs. J. C. Payne and Devonshire of Sydnye, who visited Wagga yesterday, hope to arrange speed car…

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Country Women's Association Matong Branch Autumn Fair Raises £77

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Matong branch of the C.W.A. was held on Thursday, 1st May, with a very satisfactory attendance of members…

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Success of Swiss Motor Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 May 1947 · page 4

Of all the motorised countries in the world, Switzerland, with its 68.000 cars, would by most motorists be considered the least likely venue…

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Axemen Declare Show "Black"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 2

BRISBANE, Thursday: The Queensland Axemen's Association has decided to declare the Royal National…

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3-Day Show for Temora

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 3

Temora show committee has decided to revert to the pre-war practice of a three-day show for Temora this year. During the war…

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£200 Loss on Easter Sports Carnival Position to be Discussed with Business People

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 1

A loss of over £200 was made on the Easter Monday sports carnival, according to a tentative financial statement presented to the…

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Successful Flower Show Held at The Rock

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 2

Record entries were received for the Presbyterian flower show at The Rock on Friday. There was a beauti­ful display of flowers and decorative work. The champion bloom was won…

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Two Day Show to Be Held Next Year Annual Meeting of Gundagai P. and A. Society MR C. A. Gardiner Elected Secretary

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 May 1947 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Gundagai P and A Society, held on Saturday night, it was decided to hold a two-day show in…

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Exhibited Pigs at Royal Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 May 1947 · page 4

Mr. Oc. Chaffey, , emulating his father, Mr. Fred Chaffey, was a prominent exhibitor at tho Royal Show; "Oc." was In charge of all the…

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Knitting Exhibition at West Wyalong

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1947 · page 5

The knitting exhibition, which has been instituted as an annual function by the West Wyalong Methodist Church, is gaining in…

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Rosewood Flower Show Successful Function

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 2

The "flower and vegetable show organised by the ladies of the Wolseley Park Red Cross, held the Rosewood Hall last…

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Henty Show Society Secretary Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 4

At a well attended meeting of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society, the committee appointed Mr. J. H. Wehrman secretary et an…

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Show Identity Named As Co-respondent

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wedner[?] Well-known show identity in every State of Australia, Sister Fitzgerald was named as co-respondent in the…

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Sydney Sheep Show Draws Big Entries

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: More than 1000 of Australia's best sheep will be paraded at the Sydney Sheep sales on June 5, 6 and 7, which…

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Show Identity Named As Co-respondent

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 5

Well-known show identies in every State of Australia. Sister Fitzgerald was manned as correspondent in the Brisbane Divorce Court on…

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Show Society's Annual Report Concert Hall Purchased for Ground Improvement

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 4

THE following annual report by Mr. Fred Chaffey, president of the Leeton Agricultural Society, was read at the annual…

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