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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

855 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 43

Fight in bus finished in lane Aftermath of Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 1

At the Leeton Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday before Mr. W. R. Cox, J.P., two men were…

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Road Safety Exhibition Impresses Big Audience 1300 See Free Films

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 2

The two film showings by the Road Safety Council yesterday were witnessed by more than 1300 Cootamundra people. In the afternoon 1070 children attended the…

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Royal Took and Football Carnival. Junee Could Re-arrange School Boys' Fixture

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 1

The Riverina Schoolboys' Football Carnival could be brought forward to late March or early April in 1954…

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Annual Meeting of Junee C.W.A. Good Friday Opening of Show Kiosk Opposed

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Junee branch of the Country Womens' Association was well attended…

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"Surprise Party" Was Bright Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 2

"Surprise Party,' a concert given by students of the Narrandera High School n the R.S.L. Hall on Monday last, was true to its title. There were…

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C. of E. Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 3

The annual Church of England Flower Show and Sale of Work will be held on Thursday and Friday…

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N'dera Show Assoc. Has Successful Year

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 4

The Narrandera P. and A. Association have had a successful year financially, especially as over £600 has been paid oat in repairs. This was stated by the tr[?]gurer (Mr. E. D. Cassidy)…

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Fair Rents Board MONDAY, 13th OCTOBER (Before Mr. Keith Smith, S.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 1

William John Horselman applied for the determination of the fair rent of four flats situated at the corner of part of lot 6, part of section 35…

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Original Painting 300 Years Old Interesting Exhibition at Goulburn Lilac Time

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 6

A Komungla resident, Mr. A. J. Brown, of “Lynwood” had an exhibit in Goulburn Lilac Time an original…

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Shire Will Grade New Show Ring Free of Charge

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 8

The Gundagai Shire Councillors expressed pleasure at the efforts being made by the local P. and A. committee in…

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Primary Schools Combined Athletic Carnival Held on Leeton Showground

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 6

Friday last was the occasion for much excitement for many primary school children in the Leeton District when…

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Champion Exhibits at To-day's Junee Flower Show

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 8

At the St. Luke's Church of England Flower Show in Junee to-day, the two major prizes were won by:--…

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Ganmain Anglican Flower Show Another Gratifying Success Proceeds Approximate £200

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 4

The 38th Annual Spring Flower Show conducted by ST. Peter’s Church of England…

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Prize Winning Cake at Royal Show Displayed at Leeton for Spastic Children

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 2

A very fine display on behalf of the N.S.W. Spastic Centre in A. D. Benjamin's window in Pine Avenue has been attracting much…

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Carruthers in Sparring Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 1

JOHANNESBURG, Sunday' (AAP): Australian boxer Jimmy Carruthers and his trainer Bill McConnell gave a…

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Winning Essay on Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 3

Below is the winning essay in the Wagga Agricultural College students' essay competition on the Wagga Show. Written by Derik Hill, the essay reads:—…

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This Week’s Monster Flower Show All Entry Records Will Be Broken

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 1

NEXT FRIDAY the residents of Gundagai and district will be offered this biggest entertainment in months, when the gigantic Spring Flower Show and Fair is staged in the Gunoagai Theatre…

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Spring Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 2

Entries for the St. Andrew's Spring Flower Show will close at 8 o'olock tonight with the secretary (Mrs. V. Harris) or…

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C.w.a. Fancy Fair at Yanco

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 2

There have been more and more attractions added to the C.W.A. Fair to be held at Yanco on Saturday next, Oct. 25. The…

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Advantages of Mid-week Show Suggested to Chamber of Commerce

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 1

The following letter, received from Mr. J. Goldrick, manager of the Roxy Theatre, came before the last meeting…

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