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Shows & fairs, 1948

878 stories in Riverina's papers · page 32 of 44

Matron's Plea for Support of Next Month's Hospital Carnival (To the Editor)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 September 1948 · page 2

Dear Sir, A long felt want at the Gundaga Hospital is accommodation for relatives of patients who at oft time…

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The Rock Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 4

Following the initial success achieved last year, The Rock Pastoral and Agricultural Society will conduct their second annual show on…

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U.H.A. CARNIVAL Over £100 Raised

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

The ladies of the United Hospitals Auxiliary, conducted a very successful street carnival on Friday and Saturday last, and as a result they…

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Rugby League Carnival Cricket Ground, Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

To conclude this most successful season the Leeton Rugby Club will hold its annual Rugby League Carnival on Sunday next. The chief…

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Show President's Appeal and Thanks

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

Mr Tom Napthali is highly pleased with the big job of work that was done by the working-bee on the Showground last Sunday…

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Sideshowmen Declare Temora Show "Black"

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

TEMORA. Tuesday—Approximately eight sideshows yesterday declared the Temora Show "Black"…

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Trade Displays at the Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

A feature of the Narandera show on Friday and Saturday last was the comprehensive trade displays, mainly by local firms…

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Record Gate at Narrandera Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

The Narrandera Pastoral and Agricultural Society held a very successful show on Friday and Saturday last. On Saturday, the main day, the gate…

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Flower Show and Gala Day

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

Widespread interest is being shown in the Blower Show and Cake and Jam competitions to be held in the Parish Hall next…

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Temora Show Declared "Black" by Sideshowmen

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

TEMORA, Monday: Approximately eight sideshows today, declared the Temora Show "Black."…

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Baby Show Names of Prize Winners

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

NOMINATIONS were very numerous at the Baby Show held in St. Peter's Hall, on Thursday last. Judging was in the capable hands…

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Many Dog Entries Received for Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

Excellent entries have been received for the dog section at the show next week and fifty thoroughbreds, representing a wide range and variety…

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Presbyterian Flower Show on Friday, October 15

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

"The level land is sunny, The errant air is gay, With the scent of rose and honey Will you come to us to-day?…

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Many Big Attractions For Next Week's Show Huge Crowd Expected

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

PRESENT indications are that this year's show at Leeton, on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, will be in keeping with the high standard of previous years and arrangements are being made to cope with a great crowd of visitors. The entries closed on Saturday and…

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Jim Sharman Troupe for Show Narrandera Footballer to Fight "The Black Bomber"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

After an absence of many years Jimmy Sharman and his famous troupe of boxers and wrestlers will be attending the Leeton Show next…

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Narandera Show Many Fine Exhibits in Sheep and Industrial Sections Record Gate Takings

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

The sixty-sixth annual show of the Narandera P. and A. Association may be classed as one of the most successful yet held here from an attendance…

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Good Entries for Leeton Show Next Week

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 4

LEETON, Tuesday: Preparations are being made at the Leeton Showground for the annual show, which promises to attract as many entries and visitors as any previous show…

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Eminent Sydney Judge For Cootamnndra Show Dogs

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 2

It is to the show committee's credit that they have appointed Mr. T. C. Harvie, of Sydney, as judge of the dog section at the…

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St. Andrew's Spring Rose Show, Oct. 21

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the St. Andrew's flower show committee, the following office bearers were appointed:…

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The Rock's Second Show Prospects Are Excellent for Next

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 5

The Rock Show, to be held on Saturday, will take place on one of the most picturesque grounds in southern New South Wales. The show will be the second held by The Rock…

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