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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

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Ambulance Queen Competition Wind-up Carnival Next Week

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 2

For many months now, energetic committees have been working very hard to raise money to support one of the three queens in the C.W.A…

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Inquest on Fatality at Leeton Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1951 · page 3

LEETON, Wed.: At an inquest on Leneth Hussey, who died at Leeton District Hospital on September 30 following injuries received at Leeton Showground, the District Coroner (Mr…

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Ambulance Carnival Tomorrow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 2

No effort is being spared to make the Wagga Ambulance Jubilee Carnival, which will be held tomorrow afternoon…

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Exhibits of high standard at Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 4

The 36th Annual Presbyterian Flower Show and Bazaar, held in St. Peter's Hall last Friday afternoon and evening, proved…

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Ganmain St. Peter’s C. of E. Jubilee Flower Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 2

The 37th Annual Power Show under the auspices of St. Peter’s Ladies Guild held in Walsh’s Hall on Thursday 11th October was a…

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Curtains Steal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 October 1951 · page 2

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the Cootamundra Town Hall will be open to the public, providing free admission to the…

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Ambulance Carnival Draws Urge Crowd

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1951 · page 2

A crowd estimated at more than 1000 people watched the drawing of the Wagga District Ambulance Art Union at…

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Yanco Public School Carnival and Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 1

On Saturday November 3, there will be a Carnival and Flower Show at the Yanco Public School. The purpose of this function is to raise funds for…

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M.I.A. Agricultural Extension Notes Using M.I.A. WASTELANDS Experiments show best timbers for farms

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 2

Results of experimental woodlots planted upon the M.I.A. more than two years ago were outlined this week by officers of M.I.A. Agricultural Service. Mr. Allan V. Murray, Extension Of[?]…

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Kindergarten Carnival on

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 2

Next Saturday, the committee of the Nursery Kindergarten Society makes it appeal to the Wagga public for…

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Fun and Education at Health Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 2

Free entertainment was provided for the 300 people who last night visited the Health Week exhibition at the Town Hall…

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Riverina Ram Show Decision On Polworths

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 3

In the Polwarth section of the Riverina Ram Show and Sales, no flock Polwarth sheep will be offered that were shorn after May 31 each year. The three organisers and…

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Riverina Exhibit at Sydney Show Next Easter

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 3

The Riverina Group of Agricultural Societies at a meeting in Wagga recently appointed three organisers for the Royal Sydney Show's Southern Zone exhibit…

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Flower Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 October 1951 · page 1

Tomorrow night's fashion Parade at the Church of England Flower Show will comprise presentations from the…

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Puppets at Health Week Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 October 1951 · page 2

Last night's Health exhibition at the Town Hall was well attended, despite the heavy rain. Most popular event on the…

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The Annual Catholic Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 2

All are invited to the Civic Hall tomorrow night when the annual Catholic fair will be continued…

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Leeton High School Fancy Fair on November 30

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Leeton High School Council, last Tuesday night, the principal, Mr. A. J. Connor, advised…

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Minister Says 'Secret Sound' Show a Fraud

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: The Palmolive show "Secret Sound" quiz session was a fraud on the public, Mr. Ward…

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Churchill Appears to Be Certain of Return Early British Election Figures Show Swing to Conservatives

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Friday —The defeat of the Attlee Government after six years of Socialist rule and the return of Mr. Churchill as Prime Minister before his 77th birthday seems certain as the result of…

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Kindergarten Carnival Raises £300

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1951 · page 2

A record amount of approximately £300 was taken at the Free Kindergarten Society's annual carnival in the Rose Gardens on Saturday afternoon and evening…

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