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Shows & fairs, 1949

865 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 44

Cootamundra Junior Farmers' Club Exhibition and Annual Dinner

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 3

Recently the Cootamundra Junior Farmers' Club held their annual dinner at the C.W.A. Hall. On the afternoon preceding the…

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Record Wagga Ram Show Expected Today

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 1

The president of the Wagga Show Society, Mr. A. H. Clough, said last night that he expected today's ram show to outclass those of previous years. "I expect to see the best quality yarding we've…

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Dentist to Show How to Save Teeth

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 1

Ald. L. T. Yeo indicated to last night's Municipal Council meeting that he would dace before the next…

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Good Cattle, Sheep Entries at Show 72 Animals Will Compete

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 3

A total of 72 entries in fat and dairy cattle and fat sheep sections of the Cootamundra show has been received by…

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Shire Bus May Show Loss Small Decrease in Number of Children

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 3

Jindalee Shire Clerk, Mr. G. Porter, told councillors at Monday's meeting that they could expect a probable loss on the…

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Well.known Horseman for Local Show Strong Competition in Horse Sections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 2

Well-known horseman, Mr. Jack McGee, of Berry, will bring a team of renowned jumpers to compete at the…

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Wagga Ram Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 2

At the Wagga Ram Show, which was a big success, L. F. Bennett, of "Killarney," Wallendbeen, won first and…

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Amateur Photography at Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 2

Local amateur photographers will display examples of their art at the Cootamundra Show on Friday and Saturday…

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Barnes to Show Film Here on October 26

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 6

A film of the 1948 Australian XI cricket tour of England and the 1949 Olympic Games will be shown in Wagga on Wednesday…

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Boxer's Death "Accidental—in Fair Fight" Coroner Says Stadium Doctor Did His Duty

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The City Coroner (Mr. Raschke) today found that the death of the Melbourne lightweight boxer, Archie Kemp, was accidental and resulted from blows received in a fair fight…

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Cootamundra Fat Sucker Lamb Show Coolac Graziers Do Well

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 10

Wallendbeen grazier, A. E. Dixon, of Bramshott, gained the gold cup and championship ribbon at Cootamundra fat sucker lamb…

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Big Increase in Show Handcrafts Section Good Competition Needlework, Dressmaking

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 2

A particularly heartening feature of the Cootamundra Show this year will be the 106 exhibits displayed by…

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Splendid Display in Show Cooking Jams, Food, Etc. Strongly Represented

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 2

The bottled fruit and jams and food and cookery sections of the Cootamundra Show have, secured a splendid response…

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Produce and Vegetables Well Represented at Show More Than 100 Entries Received

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 2

Vegetable and farm, produce sections at the Cootamundra Show this year have attracted, an aggregate of over 100…

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Whitton Gymkhana Carnival To-morrow

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 2

All arrangements have been finalised for the above Carnival at Whitton Racecourse, beginning at 1 p.m. and concluding 5 p.m…

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Novel Idea at Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 2

The Cootamundra Central School Parents' and Citizens' Association has adopted a novel method of raising funds for the…

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Ganmain Show Profit £160 Next Show Date Before Wagga

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 1

At last Saturday’s meeting of the committee of the Ganmain A. and P. Association, held in Walsh’s Rooms, the financial statement read by the treasurer, Mr. A. W. Marchant,…

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School Display at Show P. & C. Amenities Also Featured

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 3

A display by the Cootamundra Intermediate High School at this year's show comprises examples of all phases of…

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Presbyterian Flower Show In St. Peter's Hall To-day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 2

Excellent entries have been received for the Leeton Presbyterian Flower Show, which will be held in St. Peter's Hall to-day. In addition to…

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Ardlethan Show R.S.L’s. Profit From Side-shows

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 6

The Ardlethan and Beckom sub-branches will share £83/3/- as a result of the R.S.L. Side-shows effort at the Ardlethan Show…

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