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Shows & fairs, 1948

878 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 44

Sheep Show Dinner Another Successful Function

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 June 1948 · page 4

The annual sheep show dinner was held last night at the Albion Hotel, and proved to be the usual convivial and…

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Removal of Show- Ground to Anzac Park Council, Will Have No Objection To Visit By Town Planner

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 8

Although the Gundagai Shire will offer no objection to the visit of a town planner for the purpose of going into the proposal of the…

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Australian Schoolboys' Football Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1948 · page 2

The secretary of the S.W.D.F.L. (Mr. D. Roach) has received a letter from the hon. secretary of the New South Wales National Football…

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MATONG C.W.A. 10th Birthday Celebrated Autumn Fair Nets £90

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 June 1948 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Matong branch was held on Wednesday, 2nd June, when 20 members attended. Owing to the days…

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Local Items Wagga Show Half Holiday

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1948 · page 2

Wagga will have a half-holiday on August 25, the second day of the Wagga Show. The Chamber of Commerce has…

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Doings in the World of Sport Team Gave Shocking Exhibition Against Boorma But Played Real Football in the Final . of the Game Goal Kicking Saved Local Combination From Defeat

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 8

Giving a Very weak exhibition of Rugby League, the Gundagai team was fortunate to play a draw with Boorowa in the Group 9 competition yesterday. It was only in the last 20 minutes of the match that the local players threw off their inertia. In this period they…

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Wagga Carnival Would Affect Junee. Future of Schoolboys Event in Jeopardy

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 22 June 1948 · page 2

The Country Rugby League secretary (Mr. D. F. Locke) and the president of Group Nine (Mr. E. Chandler) have been instructed to visit Wagga in the…

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ADELONG P. & A. SOCIETY Annual Meeting £84 Profit on 1948 SHOW President & Secretary Decline Further Terms of Office

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 22 June 1948 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Adelong P. and A. Society was held on Wednesday night last, and was attended by the following members: Messrs. H. Tonkin (President of the Society, was in the chair), W. Welch, N. Mackay, W. F…

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Wagga Poultry Exhibitors at Goulburn Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1948 · page 2

The following is a list of prices won by Wagga Poultry men at the recent Goulburn Poultry Club Show:…

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Ariah Park Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 2

Although this very popular fixture is not till Saturday, 25th September, arrangements are well in hand for another great exhibition. Nothing…

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Leeton Show Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Leeton Agricultural Society is called for Monday, July 5, at 7.30 p.m., in Kurrainne Hall. Unfortunately this…

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Coolamon Show Ground Improvements

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 1

Much needed improvements to the luncheon booth and other buildings were decided on at an enthusiastic and well attended meeting of the…

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Ganmain Show Prizemoney £400

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Ganmain A. and P. Association, the President, Mr. W. H. Logan, presided over the following committeemen : Messrs…

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Plans for North Exhibit at Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 2

The committee and organisers of the North District Exhibit at the forthcoming Wagga Show are very enthusiastic about the…

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Schools' Rugby Carnival in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 3

The Wagga Rugby League, has decided to hold a schools carnival at Wagga on Saturday, July 31…

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600 Poultry Show Entries

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 2

Over 600 entries have been received for the Wagga Poultry Show in July. This was reported to the meeting of the club…

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A Season's Wool Rise Skirtings Show Great Advance

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:—The Sydney wool season closed with values for average to best merino topmaking fleece…

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A Season's Wool Rise Skirtings Show Greatest Advance

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 1

The Sydney; wool: season closed with values Tor average to [?] merino topmaking fleece wools 45 to 50 per cent above the opening…

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A Season's Wool Rise Skirtings Show Greatest Advance

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 June 1948 · page 6

The Sydney wool season closed with values for average to best Merino top-making fleece wools 45 per cent, to 50 per cent, above the opening rates of last…

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Wagga Flower Show Plans Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

The Wagga Horticultural Society at a meeting last night discussed arrangements for their spring show…

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