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Shows & fairs, 1947

789 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 40

Yanco Exhibitors at Leeton Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 3

The Yanco Narandera boy, Lockie Wen, scored three wins—pony hunters, musical chairs, and relay race. Good on you, Lockie…

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Bright Stage Show To Be Held for Food For Britain Appeal

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 2

THERE are many bright and colourful scenes in the stage show to be presented on October 20, by the Leeton Follies in aid…

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Pasture-fed Steer Class at 1948 Royal Easter Show £700 Prizemoney New Judging Day for Fat Cattle

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society has made a complete revision of its fat cattle section for the 1948 Royal Easter Show. No fewer than 35 pasture-fed…

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Hay Show Rider Thrown; Condition Critical

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1947 · page 8

HAY, Friday: A Hay Show competitor, whose mount threw him and put its foot in his face, was admitted to hospital today in an…

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"Back to Junee" Carnival Concludes Today With Sports

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 2

JUNEE, Sunday: Unpleasant weather marred to a certain extent the Back to Junee Week celebrations during the week-end. ALL functions were proceeded…

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Walbundrie Show Society Gets Insurance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 4

The Walbundrie Show Society has claimed for rain insurance. Half an Inch fell between 9 am. and 3 p.m. on the day of the show…

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Sale of Show Stock At Next Tumut Show Society's Prize Money Allocation Increased

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 1

At a meeting of the Committee of the Tumut A. and P. Association held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday night last it was resolved, on…

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Charge Over "Game" at Show Dismissed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 1

At the Griffith snowground on 1st October Hermann Andrew Dignon, 60, was arrested and charged with gaming. Mr. Morgan appeared for…

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This Week's Flower Show In Cabaret Hall

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 1

THE Spring Fair Exhibition and Flower Show, to be conducted by the Methodist Church will be held in the Cabaret Hall on…

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Tumut Red Cross Floral Display, Cooking Competition and Members-can-make-it Exhibition Officially Opened by Mrs. Frank Roche, Vice-Presdent of Adelong Red Cross Society

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 3

In perfect weather, following heavy showers in the early part of the morning, the Tumut Red Cross Floral Display, Cooking Competition and…

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Chamber of Commerce to Aid Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1947 · page 2

The Wagga and District Chamber of Commerce's community advancement fund will guarantee the Wagga Athletic Club carnival, to…

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Atomic Energy Show by Train

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1947 · page 4

The basic facts about atomic energy are to be brought home to the people of Britain by means of a travelling exhibition, which is…

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Melbourne Show Champion Bull at Culcairn

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1947 · page 7

As Culcairn is almost in the centre of the leading beef shorthorn studs in N.S.W., competition in the shorthorn cattle section at the…

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Albury Show Suffers Heavily Through Rain

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1947 · page 1

ALBURY, Tuesday: Rain almost ruined the opening day of the Albury Show today, only £27 being taken at the gate and the ring…

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Cootamundra's Annual Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 2

Tomorrow and Saturday will he innovation days for our historic Agricultural, Pastoral, Horticultural, and Industrial Association. A few are still…

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Gay Scenes at Back to Yenda Carnival; Floats in Parade

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 4

With much enthusiasm Yenda held its "Back to Yenda" Carnival at the week-end. Proceedings on Saturday started with a procession of floats, headed by the Griffith Band, followed by the school children, then…

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Cootamundra Show Opens Tomorrow Main Day On

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 2

The Cootamundra A.P.H. & I. Association's 59th annual show opens tomorrow, and will conclude with the main day…

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Spring Fair at Cabaret To-day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 2

The exhibition of flowers, cooking, preserves, vegetables and needlework presents an attractive display and will be sure to make general appeal…

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The Show of Shows!

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 2

Yes, ladies and gentlemen of Cootamundra, once more we bring to your notice the show known as the show of shows—namely, the Sacred Heart…

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Art Exhibition Opens in Wagga Next

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 4

The exhibition of reproductions of modern European and American art, which is to be displayed fa the lounge of the Capitol Theatre from…

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