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Shows & fairs, 1949

865 stories in Riverina's papers · page 39 of 44

Perfect Weather for First Show Day Main Day Tomorrow Record Crowds Expected

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 2

After rain and threatening weather through the week, the Cootamundra Show Association was blessed with brilliant sunshine and a clear sky, for the first day of its annual show, which opened…

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Record Profit From Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1949 · page 2

A record profit of £2830 was made at the 1949 Wagga Show This was £600 more than the 1948 profit, it was revealed at…

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Narrandera Show Society Seeks Trophies

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 3

Application is to be made to have the "Land" and "Widgiewa" Cups available for competition at the Narrandera P. and…

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Church of England Flower Show This Month’s Big Event

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 1

All backyard vegetable growers and enthusiastic (young and old) housewives hand with that oven should remember that there are…

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Show Comments Freak Weather Brought Chaos Grandstand, Pavilion Shook in Gale

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 2

Gale-force winds, sleety rain, near-winter conditions and power break-downs all contributed to the discomfort of…

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Champion Dog Well Up to Sydney Standard Harold Norman's Hints for Better Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 2

"Mat merchant" referee and Judge for Royal Agricultural Society's Kennel Club, Mr. Harold Norman, said on…

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Hockey Carnival Postponed

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 2

The Tumut hockey carnival which was to have taken place on Saturday last was postponed owing to rain and will now be held on…

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Presbyterian Flower Show At Darlington Point

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 2

The Presbyterian flower show at Darlington Point was held on 1st October, where there was a very large attendance. Mrs. Flockhart, wife of…

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Show Ball Meant Good Profit for Boys' Club

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 2

Boys' Club officials expect to clear a profit of approximately £70 from last Friday night's Show Ball in the Cootamundra…

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Glorious Display Of Blooms At Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

One of the most colourful displays of flowers exhibited at Leeton this year was seen at the Presbyterian. Flower Show,…

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Soap Well, Blue Rinse for Poultry Judge's Hints in Preparing of Young Birds for Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 6

Mr. A. E. Kinch, Royal Easter Show judge of poultry, gave tips to poultrymen and Junior Farmers at a meeting…

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Mrs. Piddington Collapses During Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 6

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.): Lesley Piddington, of the Australian husband and wife…

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Notes for Women Sign of the Times . . . Christmas Plans . . . Bird Life on the Lagoon . . . Work of the Y.W.C.A. . . . Eisteddfod Lessons . . . Rose Show ... Sign of the Times

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1949 · page 4

The shortage of labor and the independent attitude of most workers has been brought home to me this week. By a…

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"Happy Lands" Carnival

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 6

Following the success of the R. S. L. "Happy Lands" carnival in other towns the Tumbarumba P. A. H. Society is…

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Tumut Church Of England Notes Annual Flower Show and Fair

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 2

Preparations for the forthcoming annual Flower Show and Fair in aid of the church funds are now almost complete and. judging from…

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Cootamundra Methodist Spring Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 2

The weather conditions were favorable for the annual fair conducted by the Ladies' church Aid on Wednesday last in aid of…

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Shell Show Thursday, October 27

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 3

For years past the Shell Company of Australia, by means of their film activities, have played a major part in bringing the oil…

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Coolamon Show £157 Profit

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 1

A committee meeting of the Coolamon A. and P. Association was held recently. Those present were: Mr. O. W. Honcock…

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Miss Riverina for Junee Carnival Event to be Decided at New Year

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 6

A Miss Riverina Bathing Beauty contest will be run at the Junee Municipal Cotecil's New Year's Eve carnival at the Olympic…

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Bright Numbers Feature of Rose Show Concert

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1949 · page 2

In an attractive floral setting, the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Girls' Club presented a programme of bright and varied items at the Rose Show concert last night…

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