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Shows & fairs, 1948

878 stories in Riverina's papers · page 33 of 44

C. of Bazaar and Fair

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 2

The annual Church of England Flower Show, Bazaar and Fair, held in the Roxy on Thursday i afternoon and evening last was…

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Ardlethan Show on

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 4

All arrangements are completed for the 38th annual show, to be held on Saturday next. The show will be opened by…

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Sheep at the Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 2

One of the most gratifying features from the Committees point of view at the recent Hillston show, was the way the…

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Daffodil and Bulb Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 1

The annual daffodil and bulb show conducted by the Young Anglicans was held in St. Jade's Church parish room…

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Special Medallions For Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 2

To commemorate the first a [?]tury of its existence the [?] Agricultural Society of Vir[?] will issue Royal Melbourne [?]…

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200 Guinea Ram Killed at Cowra Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 6

Mr A. Taylor, of Cudal, lost a stud ram valued at more than 200 guineas at the Cowra Show last week…

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Gundagai Hospital Board to Matron's Request Proceeds of Next Month's Carnival to be Earmarked

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 6

The matron of the Gundagai District Hospital (Miss E. M. White) last week made a request to the Board that the money raised by next month's Hospital Eight Hour Day Carnival, be used for the purchase of furniture for the convenience of relatives and friends…

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Ganmain Show Food and Cookery Championships

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 3

In our last issue it was stated that the Angus and Coote cup, awarded, for the most successful exhibitor in the cookery class, was…

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Show Week at the Roxy "Rebecca"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 2

Gripping mystery and a haunting quality of suspense are the outstanding qualities of David O. Selznick's production of "Rebecca" winner of…

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Sideshow Men Declare Temora Show "Black"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 2

Approximately eight sideshows on Monday declared the Temora Show "Mack". The Showmen's Guild met…

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Stage Set for Show at Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 3

LEETON. Thursday: The heavy rain which fell in Leeton today will Improve the appearance of the Leeton…

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Next Week's Show Many Big Attractions Army of Side Shows

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 2

THE Annual Leeton Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. There is every indication that there will be a huge attendance. Side showmen have been arriving every day for the past week, and yesterday there…

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BATLOW C. OF E. Flower Show Grand Champion Daffodil Goes To Tumut

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 6

Mrs. J. Clout's entry from Tumut won the coveted honor of grand champion daffodil at the annual Church of England flower…

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Jimmy Sharman at The Rock Show Today

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1948 · page 5

Jimmy Sharmon's troupe of fighters and wrestlers will be at The Rock show today. Next Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Showmen Not to Declare Leeton Show "Black"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1948 · page 3

LEETON, Friday: Rumors that the Showmen's Guild would declare the Leeton Show "black" have been denied by members of…

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Booth at Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 2

The publican's both rights for the Cootamundra show were auctioned on Friday by Mr. G. B. Black…

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Next Month's Hospital Carnival Wide Interest Being Created

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 3

Programmes have been issued for next month’s monster Hospital Procession and Carnival. The programme is most,…

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Christ Church Ladies' Guild Flower Show and Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 2

The Church of England Flower Show held in the Parish Hall and church grounds on Friday last, was very largely attended…

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Six-hour Day Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 2

In support of the Cootamundra Ambulance a grand procession, carnival and camp concert has been organised for…

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My First "Show" Some Reflections

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1948 · page 2

"Sixty-five years ago, I attended my first Agricultural Show, being conveyed thither in the family spring cart. There was quite a lot to be…

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