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Shows & fairs, 1947

789 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 40

Jingellic Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

Jingellic P.A.&H. Society's annual show was successfully held yesterday. The attendance was quite satisfactory, and included…

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Swimming Combined Schools Carnival Tomorrow

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 4

The combined high schools carnival at Cootamundra pool tomorrow will be well worth seeing, starting at 1.30. Schools from Cootamundra, Junee,…

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Stage Set for Record Show Entries Pouring in

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

The stage is all sot for a record Tumbarumba Show on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Entries are literally pouring in and…

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Tumut Show Awards Successful Gundagai Exhibitors Romney Marsh—

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 4

Ram, under 2 years, B. E. Wilson 1, O. M. Lodge 2; 2 years and over, B. E. Wilson; ewe under two years, O. M. Lodge 1 and 2; 2 yrs…

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Young Australia League Royal Show Visit For Country Boys

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

The premier, event of the year is the NSW Royal Agricultural Show. What better way could a country boy have of seeing the primary and…

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Far West and Ambulance Carnival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 2

At the Shire Council Chambers on Tuesday night last an enthusiastic meeting was held to finalise arrangements for the Far West and…

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440 Pig Entries for Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

The state of the pig industry is reflected in the number of entries at the forthcoming Royal Easter Show. A total of 440 have been…

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Bigger Stock Entries for Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

Drought conditions and labor shortages have not retarded the enthusiasm of stud cattle breeders in submitting entries…

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Combined High Schools Swimming Carnival Leeton Baths, March 19

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 5

The 13th, Annual Swimming Carnival of the South Western District Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association, will be held in the…

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Sunday's Big Swimming Carnival Alan Washington in Diving Championship

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 2

A LOT of entries have been received for the Riverina Championship Swimming Carnival to be held in the Leeton Baths on Griffith are also strong contenders. Unfortunately two junior champions from Temora are unable to make the trip…

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Y.A.H.S. Memorial Baths Organising Carnival for April 12

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 2

A Meeting of the Yanco Agricultural High School Council and other supporters was held at the school on Sunday last,…

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Young Australia League Royal Show Visit For Country Boys

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

Now the war is over the Young Australia League has resumed its touring activities and at Easter this year, the League is conducting a…

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Splendid Live-stock Exhibitions Outstanding Wool Display at Tumut's 72nd Annual Show Attendance Smaller Than Last Year

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 1

Tumut A. & P. Association held its 72nd consecutive annual Show on Tuesday and Wednesday. A heavy fall of rain in close proximity to the district on Tuesday night caused a sharp fall in temperature on the second day, when conditions were overcast…

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Wagga Kennel Club Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1947 · page 2

The wagga Kennel Club will hold a show at the Wagga Showground on April 5. The show is being held in co-operation with the…

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Show Association Annual Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 4

The annual general meeting of members of the association was held in the assembly room of the Town Hall, last Friday evening, March 7…

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Swimming Notes Leeton Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 3

On Sunday Narandera was well represented at Leeton as anyone who travelled in the first bus can vouch. We met with varying success, but at…

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Queen Mary Opens London Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 3

LONDON: Accompanied by the Earl of Athione and Lord Rothermere, Queen Mary visited the international Wool Exhibition's stand…

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Y.a.h.s. Carnival Fixtures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 2

As a lead up to the Gala Day Carnival at the Yanco Agricultural High School on April 12, the following fixtures are announced by the…

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Ambulance— Far West Carnival Next Friday and

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 1

RESULT of the meeting of delegates held at the Shire Council Chambers last week has been very encouraging to…

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Combined Swimming Carnival Held at Cootamundra Tumut Second in One Division

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 2

On Friday, March 7, Tumut I.H.S. sent a team of 27 boys and girls to compete at the combined swimming carnival. Seven schools took part…

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