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Shows & fairs, 1948

878 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 44

Swimming Former Gundagai Youngster Future Olympic Swimming Hope John McGUlRE Equals Record in Associated Schools Carnival

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 8

A former Gundagai youngster, John McGuire, son of Mr and Mrs Joe McGuire of North Sydney, is rapidly making a, name for himself…

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Adelong's Annual Show Pavilion the Best Ever Exhibition a Credit to District Ring Events Keenly Contested

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

The Annual Show conducted by the Adelong P. & A. Society on the Adelong Showground on Saturday proved one of the most outstanding exhibitions held in the history of the Society. On every side one heard spectators, exhibitors and committeemen…

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TENNIS Fine Exhibition by Sydney Players

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 2

There was a large attendance of tennis enthusiasts and others at the Narandera tennis courts on Saturday afternoon last, the occasion being a…

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Outstanding Adelong Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 2

The annual show conducted by the Adelong E. and A. Society on the Adelong showground on Saturday proved one of the most outstanding…

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Annual Show Banquet

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 1

THE P.,A.H. SOCIETY'S SHOW DINNER, HELD IN THE INDUSTRIAL HALL SUPPER' ROOM ON TUESDAY NIGHT, WAS, AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS, AND MORE THAN 100 JUDGES, OFFICIALS AND VISITORS WERE ENTERTERTAINED…

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Tumbarumba's Record Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 1

The Tumbarumba and Upper Murray P., A. H. Society's 56th Annual Show, which from every point of view eclipsed records of previous exhibitions, was officially opened by the member for Albury…

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C.w.a. Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 2

Gross proceeds of the Carnival conducted by the C.W.A. on Saturday evening last by the C.W.A. exceeded £50. The Carnival which…

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Preparing for the Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 1

Workers from the country have arrived in Sydney to begin work on the district exhibits, which are highlights of the Royal Easter Show…

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Next Sunday's Swimming Carnival Sunraysia V Riverina

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 3

ON Sunday next a party of 20 swimmers from the Sunraysia district will visit Leeton to take part in an inter-district…

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Stage Set for Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 4

In keeping with the objects of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. to give the utmost prominence to all spheres…

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Athletic Association The Easter Carnival Arrangements Speeding Up

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Narandera Athletic Association on Tuesday night there were present Messrs. T. M. Woolnough…

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Hospital to Hold Carnival on Eight-hour Day

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 8

At the public meeting on Friday night, called to arrange details of the Hospital carnival to be staged in Anzac Park it was decided to run…

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Red Cross to Cater at Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 2

The Red Cross is serving light meals and cut lunches at the Royal Easter Show this year, and expects to cater for over 10,000 people daily. The site…

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Gunning People Resent Show Report City Papers’ Exaggeration

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 7

Gunning people resent the exaggerated report of the unfortunate occurrence on the first [?] of the Gunning Show, which…

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The Easter Carnival Record Entries

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1948 · page 2

Record [?]ntries have been received from pedestrians and cyclists from all parts of N.S. Wales, Victoria and South Australia for the 24th annual…

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Saturday Night's Cycle Carnival Wagga and Cootamundra Riders Win Main Races Splendid Racing Enjoyed by Large Crowd

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1948 · page 3

Excellent racing was the order of the programme at the Marauders Cycle Club's carnival on the sports-ground on Saturday night, and a…

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Qld. Exhibits Will be Missing From Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1948 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Many Queensland exhibits are expected to be missing from the pavilions at the Royal Easter…

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Fair’s Fair

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 10

“I’m a Socialist all right, but I don’t hold with none of those extreme ideas. My belief is that the working man must have a say in…

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Constructive Criticism for Show Exhibitors Addresses at Show Banquet

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 2

At the Tumbarumba P.A.H. Society annual dinner on the first night of the show several speakers constructively…

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Sidelights of the Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 3

The 1948 Tumbarumba and Upper Murray P., A. H. Society Show which was held last week was the best in the history…

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