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Shows & fairs, 1950

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Mr. Tweedie resigns Show secretaryship Ill-health Reason for Decision

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

After filling the position of secretary to the Leeton Agricultural Society and seeing its property develop from a few…

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Carnival Scores

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 8

ADELAIDE, Wed.: Scores in the Cricket Carnival today were: South Australia 137 (Waters 37, Laughton 37, McLintock 4/21…

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Bush Fire Information at Royal Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 1

A feature of the Bush Fire Committee's Information Bureau at the Royal Agricultural Show this year will be an exhibit of…

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Leeton Agricultural Society Profit for Year £637

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Leeton Agricultural Society was held in Kurrajong Hail on Thursday night of last week,…

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Swimming Carnival at Griffith

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 2

The carnival scheduled for last Sunday at Griffith was postponed owing to rain but will take place this coming Sunday, March 26 weather permitting…

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Heigh-ho! Come to the Fair!

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 6

On Tuesday next, 28th March, St. Stephen's, Tumut, will be conducting Its Centenary Fair. As this is the first Centenary Fair…

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Red Cross Carnival Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 2

Jarrah Street will be the scene of much activity on Friday next, 31st March, for the Red Cross Street Carnival. Stalls, will be open all day,…

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The Easter Carnival Satisfactory Entries Received

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

There was almost a full attendance or committeemen at the monthly meeting of the Narrandera Athletic Association on Tuesday evening last,…

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Ganmain Show Annual Meeting Healthy Finances

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Ganmain A. and P. Association was held on Saturday afternoon 11th March, in Walsh’s Rooms…

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P. and C. Flower Show and Quiz on April 14

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 3

It was decided at the monthly meeting of the Leeton P. and C. Association last Thursday night, to postpone the Flower…

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Cricket Final Starts on Sunday Wicket May Show Effect of Recent Rains

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 2

With a change in the weather likely, the final of the Taylor Cup cricket competition is to start on the turf wicket on Sunday at 10.30…

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Fund to Build New Show Pavilion. More Donations Bring List to Near £400

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 2

Additional amounts received during the past week bring the total of the Junee P. A. H. & I. Association special appeal to just…

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BUSHFIRE Equipment at R.A. Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 3

A feature of the Bush Fire Committee's Information Bureau at the Royal Agricultural Show this year will be an exhibit of…

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Track Fair, But Attendance Small, For The Queanbeyan Cup

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1950 · page 4

Queanbeyan Racing Club's Cup meeting was held on Saturday despite the fact that 11 inches of rain had fallen there during the week. Considering the amount of rain the track was in fair order…

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Red Cross Carnival Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 2

The Leeton Red Cross will hold a Carnival in Jarrah Street on Friday next. Stalls will be conducted by ladies from Murrami, Stony Point,…

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Narrandera Sports Carnival on Easter

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 2

For its annual carnival, to be held on Easter Monday, 1Oth April (day and night), the Narrandera. Athletic Association…

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Big Sports Carnival At Narrandera At Easter

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 8

For its annual carnival, to be held on Easter Monday, 10th April (day and night) the Narrandera Atheletic Association has received…

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Receding Waters at Wagga Show Heavy Losses

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 1

Hundreds of displaced person in Wagga yesterday returned to their mud-covered, evil-smelling homes as receding flood waters…

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Record Number of Dogs—2079 1950 Royal Easter Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 3

With the idea of hastening the conclusion of judging, and affording the public a better opportunity of viewing the…

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Rig Entries for Narrandera Gift Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 6

Very satisfactory entries in both pedestrian and cycling events have been received by the Narrandera Athletic Association…

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