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Shows & fairs, 1947

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 4

Schedules of the various competitive sections in the Presbyterian Flower Show (Friday, October 25, in St. Peter's Hall), are now available…

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Football Big Knock-out Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

Everything points to a very successful day at the Tumut Sportsground next Saturday, when the big knock-out football carnival takes place…

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Pails-Kramer May Play in Exhibition Games

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 5

FOREST HILLS. Monday: The Csech tennis star, Drobny, will not visit Australia in the coining tennis season…

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Show Week Attractions Coles' Varieties

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

Once again Narandera show patrons and others will have an opportunity of seeing Coles' Varieties, the super show, comprising city artists…

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Leeton Show Only a Fortnight Off

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

EVERYONE should be in top gear now preparing exhibits for the Annual Leeton Show, on September 23 and 24, which is…

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Record Takings at Murrumburrah Annual Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

The Murrumburrah annual show on Friday and Saturday opened on Friday in ideal weather. Mr. W. F. Sheahan, Minister for Lands, and State member for the district, declared the show open. The gate…

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"Spring Style Steps Out" Mannequin Parade Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

Fifteen of Leeton's own mannequins will be featured in the parade of fashions, "Spring Style steps out," to be presented in the Cabaret Hall…

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Schedule Revised for Next Tumut Show Trotting To Be Included

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

Principal business at last Saturday's meeting of the Tumut A. and P. Association was the alterations in the schedule for the next show…

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Murrumburrah's Annual Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 2

The Murrumburrah annual show on Friday and Saturday opened on Friday in ideal weather. Mr. W. F. Sheahan, Minister of Lands, and…

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Hillston Annual Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 2

Don't be absent from the Hillston Show next Wednesday, Large entries have been received for the pavilion and ring events…

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The Tumbarumba District Exhibit the Tumbarumba District Exhibit at Last Week's Wagga Show Soon, the Became Recognised As the Star Attraction of the Exhibition

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 4

Block by courtesy "Daily Advertiser" In all the streets of Wagga ' the topic was: "Have you seen, the Tumbarumba exhibit?"…

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Governor's Interest In Tumbarumba May Visit Here for Next Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 6

Tumbarumba may have a visit from the State Governor (Lieut.-General Northcott) for the annual shown in March of…

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Narandera Show Opens To-day (Friday) and Saturday Excellent Prospects for Record Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

Having been favoured with exceptionally well-balanced entries, ensuring good competition in all sections, Narandera's 65th show, which opens…

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Coolamon Show Splendid Exhibition High Quality Exhibits — Large Attendance Fine Cool Weather

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

Coolaman’s second post war show, the 32nd in the history of the [?] A and P. Association, held on Friday and Saturday last, 5th and 6th September surprised in some respects the success…

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Show Week Attractions Coles' Varieties

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

Once again Narandera show patrons and others will have an opportunity of seeing Coles' Varieties, the super show, comprising city artists…

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Boxing at the Coolamon Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

Roy Bell’s stadium at the Coolamon show, staged two sessions to crowded houses. Members of the troupe participated in interesting contests and there…

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Mammoth Machine Earth Mover Displayed at Newcastle's Industrial Fair

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

MAMMOTH machines developed during war-time and now being turned to peace-time pursuits, were exhibited In the Industrial…

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Show Assistants Seek Five-Day Week

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

The Shop Assistants' Union in New South Wales will ask the State Industrial Commission on September 17 for a five-day week for shops, with no…

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