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Shows & fairs, 1949

865 stories in Riverina's papers · page 42 of 44

E.r.s.a. Warns Swimmers on Junee Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 1

Swimmers of clubs affiliated with the Eastern Riverina Swimming Association may render themselves liable to…

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Swimming Carnival Under Fire Association Wants to Share in Sponsorship

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 2

A deputation from the Junee Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club waited on the Junee Municipal Council last night with the…

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Local News Church of England Flower Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 8

Looked forward to by all sections of the community, the Church of England annual flower show and industrial exhibition…

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Fancy Fair In Jarrah Street This Afternoon and To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 2

Stalls, games, aunt sally, dipping the bathing belle, hoopla, chocolate wheel and all the fun of a Fancy Fair will be…

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Lavish Plans for Wagga Christmas and New Year's Eve Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1949 · page 1

More than £600 will be spent in the organisation of a carnival and "Miss Wagga contest in Wagga during Christmas and New Year's Eve. THE carnival will begin on…

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London Cycle Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 2

A single order from the United States for 20,000 bicycles worth half a million dollars was received by a British cycle firm…

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Motor Show Attendance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 5

No fewer than, 355,486 people attended the London Show this year, a figure which attests its popularity. Although this to some 200,000…

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Young Wagga Artists Present Colorful Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 2

An enjoyable concert of great variety and color was presented last night before about 500 people at the Wonderland Theatre by pupils of the Wallace School of Dancing…

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Folk Dancing Highlight Of L.H.S. Fancy Fair £130 Raised for School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 2

A folk dancing display by the girls of the high school, proved a highlight of the First Annual Fancy Fair of the Leeton High…

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Anglican Flower Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 4

ONE OF THE LARGEST CROWDS EVER TO ATTEND A LOCAL FLOWER SHOW PACKED THE INDUSTRIAL HALL Off SATURDAY FOR THE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION STAGED BY THE ST. JUDE'S…

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Conference to End Carnival Deadlock Secretary Confident That Agreement Is Possible

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 6

The Secretary of the New Year's Eve Swimming Carnival (Aid. J. Golds worthy communicated with the secretary of the Junee…

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YARRANGOBILLY C.W.A. Handicraft Exhibition

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 December 1949 · page 6

On Saturday, 26th November, the usual annual handicraft exhibition was held in the rooms at Yarrangobilly, and all members…

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Wagga New Year's Eve Carnival Should Be Better Than Last Year

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 December 1949 · page 2

Commenting on the street procession, which will be a feature of the New Year's Eve carnival, the secretary of the Wagga and District Chamber of Commerce (Mr. J. Hamill) said yesterday that there was every indication that entries this year would be far greater than last year…

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Threatened Black Ban on New Year's Eve Carnival May Be Avoided By Negotiations With Swimming Club

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 7 December 1949 · page 3

EFFORTS TO IRON OUT DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN THE EASTERN RIVERINA SWIMMING ASSOCIATION AND THE JUNEE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OVER THE NEW YEAR'S EVE CARNIVAL WERE PRACTICALLY FINALISED LAST…

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Gladioli Show Splendid Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 1

The first gladioli show ever held in Narrandera proved that gladioli equal to the best can be grown in this district. The show was held on…

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Attendance at Illabo Queried Happylands Carnival Lost by Venture

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 5

When portion of the "Happy- lands" carnival made an appearance at the Illabo Show this year, some executive officers of the June…

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Wagga Show Income Nearly Doubled in Ten Years; Additions to Showground

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 1

The income from annual shows conducted at Wagga by the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association had been almost doubled in the last ten years, it was revealed last night. IN his report to the final meet-…

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Australians Should Exhibit At Canada's World Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 December 1949 · page 2

Mr F. W. Fraser the Canadian Trade…

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Wagga Show Income

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 2

The income from annual shows conducted at Wagga by the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association had been almost doubled in…

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Tumut Summer Racing Carnival. Opens To-morrow Track in Perfect Order

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 2

Everything is in readiness for the opening of the Summer Racing Carnival in Tumut to-morrow. Although the nominations are…

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