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Shows & fairs, 1950

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

"Why Worry" the Show of the Year

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 2

The time comes but once a year when the Young Catholic People's Club presents its gala concert. This year is no…

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Tumut Racing Carnival Excellent Opening Day Main Double to Local Trainer Good Fields In All Events

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 2

One would have to go back a long way to find a Spring meeting to compare with the opening day of the Tumut Turf Club's Summer Carnival held on the local course on Wednesday, Everything that goes to make a successful race meeting was…

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Records Go at Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 December 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sun.: Seven State records were broken in the women's athletic carnival at Henson Park today…

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Tennis Club's Carnival Large Crowd Present

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 December 1950 · page 2

The Narrandera Tennis Club's annual Christmas carnival in East Street on Friday was an outstanding success. There was a very large…

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Cycle Carnival Junee Rider Wins Double Leeton Junior Wins Two Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 December 1950 · page 2

There was a disappointing attendance at the Narrandera Cycle Club's carnival at the sportsground last Saturday evening. The fixture deserved…

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Catholic Youth Club's Concert "Why Worry" a Good Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 2

The Catholic "Youth Club presented its revue, "Why Worry," to a "standing room only" audience of parents, relatives, and…

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Gift Carnival Is Expected to Be Most Successful

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 6

Wagga Gift Carnival this year will probably be one of die most successful ever held. This opinion was expressed last night by the president of…

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Successful 2Wg Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 22 December 1950 · page 2

The Coolamon 2WG Carnival on Tuesday and Wednesday nights last week was very successful, over £100 being raised. The Leeton…

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Xmas Eve Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 22 December 1950 · page 2

The Tumut Ambulance and Town Band will be holding a Xmas Eve Carnival in Wynyard Street, Tumut, to-morrow commencing at 8 p.m…

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Local Items Buses for Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1950 · page 2

Owners of buses in Riverina towns can obtain special permission from the Motor Registration Office, Wagga to conduct…

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Mardi Gras Carnival Will Hep in Recruiting Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 December 1950 · page 1

Organisers of Wagga's Mardi Gras and New Year revels have hit upon a novel idea with which to assist the recruiting campaign. AN aircraft will drop…

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Music, Dancing at Mardi Gras Last Night Quiz from "Advertiser" at Tonight's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 December 1950 · page 2

Anybody going to the Mardi Gras and New Year Festival tonight might take a bint and read every line in today's "Advertiser"—because questions for the General Knowledge quiz scheduled for tonight will be…

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