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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Roy - Bell’s Boxing Stadium at the Ganmain Show

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

Bell’s touring stadium announces the holding of one big special session only at the Ganmain Show, next Wednesday, 17th September, at approximately 3 p.m…

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Aid Food for Britain Appeal Leeton Follies Stage Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

On Monday, October 20, the Marion School of Dancing will present the Follies. This big stage show, will be held in the Rosy Theatre and…

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Many Additional Attractions For Annual Show Arrangements Well in Hand

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

KEEN enthusiasm was displayed by the large number of committeemen who were present at the meeting on Wednesday last,…

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Leeton Cannery Exhibit at the Wagga Show Governor Was Impressed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

The Leeton Co-operative cannery's exhibit at the Wagga Show was an exceptionally line one ana was highly commented upon toy many interested…

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Saturday Night's Dog Racing Good 8-Race Programme for Show Meeting

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

Dog racing enthusiasts and other interested show visitors will be provided with a good eight-race programme by the Narandera Greyhound…

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£25 Memorial Hunt for Adelong Show Drive For Big Wool Exhibit

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 3

At a recent largely-attended committee meeting of the Adelong P. and A. Society it was resolved to increase the price money for the…

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Proposed Removal Of Showground To Anzac Park Show Society to Approach Shire Council Recommendations Adopted by P. and A. Society

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 1

The Gundagai P and A Society is to request the Shire Council to grant permission for the removal of the showground to Anzac Park. At a well attended meeting, held last Saturday evening a special report, containing several recommendations was adopted…

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The Rock Show Tomorrow

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 2

More than 40 entries have been received for horse events at The Rock show tomorrow. In the industrial section 1600 entries have…

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U.H.A. Meeting £99 From Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Leeton branch of United Hospital Auxiliaries was held at the hospital on September 11. Present were…

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Leeton Show Numerous Sideshows Splendid Entries

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 2

THE Annual Leeton Show, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, September 23 and 24, promises…

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"Spring Style Steps Out" Mannequin Show Highlights in Cabaret

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 2

AFTER extensive preparations the Mannequin parade to be presented to the public of Leeton on Wednesday evening (to-morrow)…

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Narandera Show Splendid Success Excellent Exhibits and Interesting Ring Events

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 2

The 65th annual show, which was held on Friday and Saturday of last week, will go down as one of the most successful in the history of the…

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Australian Livestock Figures Show Big Decline

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: A decline in the number of livestock in Australia is shown in figure released by the Commonwealth Statistican…

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Junee Experiment to Poison Bindii Seeds Football Carnival and Show Co-operate

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 3

The Junee Show Society intends co-operating, with the Riverina Schoolboys’ carnival committee in an experiment to poison bindii on…

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Hillston Annual Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

The 59th annual shew of the Hillston Pastoral & Agricultural Association was hold yesterday under perfect weather…

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Local Exhibitors at Wagga Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 8

Several local exhibitors were listed among the prize winners at the recent Wagga Show…

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Ganmain Show Very Fine Exhibition Splendid Display Good Ring Programme

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 2

The first full post-war show of the Ganmain A. and P. Association was a splendid success as an exhibition. It was definitely one of the [?]…

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Combined Schools Athletic Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 2

Five high schools will take part in the Athletic Carnival to be held on the Cricket Ground on Tuesday next, commencing at 10.30 a.m…

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Show Night Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 2

On Wednesday, September 24, the second night of the show, a Grand Dance will be held in Leeton's popular Cabaret Dance Hall. This…

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Junior Farmers Show Instruction

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 2

Would all junior farmers of the district wishing to have some instruction on the various sections of the. Show, please advise their local…

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