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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

850 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 43

Chicago Fair Huge Smoke Bomb Sets Off Opening

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 September 1950 · page 4

While preparations are already being, made for the Sydney Royal Show of 1951, at which many new exhibits are expected,…

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Show bird trophies displayed in Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 September 1950 · page 3

A fine display of trophies to be awarded prize winners in the cage bird section of the forthcoming Leeton Annual…

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Schoolboys' Championship Carnival M.I.A. Teams Prominent—Juniors Win Final

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 September 1950 · page 2

The two teams representing the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area School-boys' Football League in the Riverina Championship Carnival at Wagga, on…

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Narrandera Show Prospects Bright for Next Friday and

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 September 1950 · page 1

The annual show is generally looked upon as the most important social event of the year in most country towns in Narrandera the show has…

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Wamoon Spring Fair and Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

The Methodist folk have been busy not only preparing and presenting a concert, but are in the throes of annual efforts. At Wamoon much…

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A Fine Exhibition Coolamon Show Record Gate Money

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

Handicapped by conditions which could really be described as inclement, the Coolamon Show, on Friday and Saturday last,…

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Several Fair in Channel Swim

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 8

CALAIS, Thursday (A.A.P.): Egyptian swimmer Abdel Nonen Abdu yesterday abandoned his…

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The Levante Show Here for Show Nights

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

The major show week attraction this year is a visit from the famous Levante show. This company is w[?]dening its usual territory by including…

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Rembrandt Exhibition of Unusual Interest

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 4

Thirtysix of Rembrandt's most famous paintings are to be seen by visitors to the International Festival which opened in Edinburgh a few…

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Show Weight Judging

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 5

The fat bullock, which was loaned by Mr. Jim Quinn, weighed 7981b (dressed). Mrs. E. M. Willis. Wagga, Mrs. J. Schulz, Messrs Stan…

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Plans for Show at Walbundrie

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 6

A meeting of the Walbundrie P. A. and H. Society was held recently. The president (Mr. E. L. Thomas) presided, and also…

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Albury Show Has Excellent First Day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

ALBURY, Thurs: In glorious weather, Albury's three-day Spring Show opened today. It was the first time in nine years that fine weather has prevailed for the first day…

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Plaza Theatre Good Show Night's Programme

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

Visitors to Narrandera for the show and local residents are reminded that to-night (Friday) is the last opportunity to see "Battle Ground." another…

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Landlord Secured a Rent Increase Application to Junee Fair Rents Court

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 3

In the Fair Rents. Court in Junee on Wednesday last, Mrs. Fitzgerald asked for a fair rent determination in respect of…

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Wheat Improvement Show Gluten Competition Interesting Conclusions

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 3

Australian wheat authorities have been saying that with the recent increase in world wheat production an improvement in the…

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School Boys' Football Riverina Carnival Canberra and Leeton Win Divisions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 6

Narrandera met Wagga High in the fast round of the senior championship. The strong wind blowing towards the eastern goal proved to…

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Coolamon Show Trotting Races Splendid Fields; Exciting Finishes

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 1

As usual at the Coolamon Show, where the track is conducive to fast times, excellent trotting contests were witnessed. Good fields…

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Trotting Roles to Be Enforced. Illabo Making Plans for Coming Show

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 7

The Illabo P. and I. Society has instructed the Secretary to strictly comply with the rules and regulations of the N.S.W. Trotting…

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Narrandera Show To-Day (Friday) and To-Morrow (Saturday) Outstanding Attractions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

The committee of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association has every reason to feel gratified at the excellent support given by…

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Culcairn Show Committee Holds Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1950 · page 4

The following were present at a meeting of the Culcairn Show committee: Messrs J. A. Balfour (president), J. N. Newton, D…

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