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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

789 stories in Riverina's papers · page 28 of 40

Tomorrow's Coolamon Show Plans

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

Owing to the shortage of suitable steers in the district a consignment of bullocks was purchased at Homebush markets for the…

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Coolamon Show Excellent Entries

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

More entries have been received for the Coolamon Show, which opened today, than last year, and last year’s show was well In advance of any pre-war…

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Wagga Show Record Third Day

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

More than 15,000 visitors took advantage of the fine weather yesterday to visit the Wagga Show on its final day. Show officials said it was a record…

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Wagga Show Races; Today's Weights

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 6

Two planes have been chartered to bring racegoers from Melbourne to the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's show meeting. which opens today. The racing will be continued tomorrow…

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"Fashions on Parade" Mannequin Show in Cabaret

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

Preparations are continuing apace for a splendid presentation to the public of Leeton on Wednesday, September 17, in the Cabaret Hull…

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Items of News Cordial EXHIBIt at Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

Sheekey's cordials factory had an attractive exhibit at the show. On display were various cordials manufactured and bottled by the firm…

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Show Rainfall Insurance Wagga’s Bad Luck

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

The Coolamon A. and F. Association is a member of the council of Agricultural Societies, and derives considerable benefit from such membership, chief of…

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Show Sheep Nervous; Some Mauled By Dog

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

Dogs competing in the sheep dog trials at the show yesterday had to deal with troublesome sheep…

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Telepathy Show Breaks Down; Artist in Distress

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY. Thursday: A thought transference show broke down half way through its broadcast over a commercial hook-up tonight when…

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No Bids For Champ. Ram at Show Sales

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

A merino strong combing: ram which had won first prize at the Sydney and Albury sheep shows and first and champion…

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Over the Big Jump at the Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

MRS. E. McMAUGH, of Yanginbil, Warren, competing in he high jump at the Wagga Showground yesterday…

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Cazna Theatre Show Attractions “The Forest Rangers” (in [?])

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 3

“THE FOREST RANGERS.” with Fred MacMurray, Susan Hayward and [?] screens to-night and Saturday. after paying tribute to…

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Leeton Knock-out Carnival Ganmain’s Brilliant Win Coolamon Defeats [?] Sale of [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 3

There was a [?] football [?] [?] [?]…

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Forestry Exhibit at Wagga Show Popular With Children and Adults

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 3

Represented at the Wagga Show for the first time. the exhibit by the For estry Commission is one of the most outstanding exhibits at the most…

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OVER 15,000 Saw Wagga Show Yesterday Record Attendance for Third Day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

More than 15,000 visitors took advantage of the fine weather yesterday to visit the Wagga Show on its final day. Show officials said it was a record attendance for the third day of any Wagga Show…

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Henty Show on

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1947 · page 2

The 47th annual Henty Show will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday. The secretary, Mr. J. H…

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Wagga Show Visitors Caught By Floodwaters

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1947 · page 2

A number of people returning home, by car, from the Wagga Show were caught on Thursday night by flood waters on the main road…

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Pyramus Beats Melbourne Horses to Win Wagga Show Handicap

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1947 · page 8

In spite of the presence of well-known Melbourne performers in the field, the Wagga owned and trained Pyramus won the Show Handicap at the opening day of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's Show meeting yesterday…

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Record Crowd at Second Day of Lockhart Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 2

The attendance at the second day of the Lockhart Show on Saturday was a record. Gate takings exceeded those at any previous show by £30. RING events were particularly…

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Narandera Show Next Friday and Saturday Excellent Prospects for Record Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

The recent favourable change in seasonal conditions is indicated by the greatly increased interest being displayed by competitors and the public…

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