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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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Pleasing Night at Jim Gerald Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 October 1952 · page 2

The accent was on music in last night's Jim Gerald Show, at the Town Hall. About 300 witnessed the…

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C.W.A. Fair

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 4

The C.W.A. exhibition and fair held 'in the Industrial Hall on Saturday, October 4, was well attended by the public…

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Local and General Methodist Spring Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 2

Many months of hard work and keen planning will reach a climax when the Methodist Spring Fair opens in the Town…

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Rose Show Today

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 2

St. Andrew's Wagga. Rose Show will be held today and tomorrow in the Presbyterian Hall. The function will be…

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Cycling Saturday Nights Carnival Good Entries Received

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 4

As mentioned earlier in these columns, the first carnival for 1952 will be held next Saturday night, on Fisher Park…

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Tomorrow’s Spring Flower Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 1

Everything is in readiness for the annual Spring. Flower Show, which will be staged tomorrow (Friday)…

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Record Display of Roses at the Methodist Spring Flower Show Outstanding Array of Blooms

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 5

The annual spring flower show in aid of the Methodist Church was held in the R.S.L. hall on Friday afternoon and evening, when there were…

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Scots Fair Preparations

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 2

Since the inauguration of the Presbyterian Evening Guild, the membership has increased from eight to 25, which is, indeed, most…

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Bright Carnival Tomorrow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 3

The Wagga and District Ambulance has certainly made sure there will be no dull moments during their carnival tomorrow night. The big event of the night…

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Yanco C.w.a. Fancy Fair

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 2

There has been still another feature added to the big event at Yanco to-morrow (Saturday). Dancing will be enjoyed…

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Sporting Cycling Saturday Night's Carnival Poor Attendance

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 4

Because of inclement weather, only a very small crowd was present at Saturday night's carnival…

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Spring Flower Show Was A Magnificent Success Splendidly Organised Function Draws Big Patronage Display Of Roses Outstanding In The Classical Exhibition

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 3

Last Friday the annual Church of England Spring Flower Show anFete was held in the Gundagai Theatre. Crowded into the one day was a magnificent series of entertainments that combined together to give the public of town and district a splendid and greatly appreciated, show, that in many ways eclipsed its predecessors…

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Scotch Fair a Big Success. Well-Stocked Stalls Boost Profit

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 6

The annual Scotch Fair organised by the Presbyter-ian Womens' Guild, will return a profit in excess of…

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The People Who Organised the Show

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 3

To bring the Spring Flower Show to such a successful conclusion meant much detailed organising work, and the…

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Champion Bloom of Show an Outstanding Exhibit

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 3

The judge, Mr. J. Keogh, said that the anitrrhiniums which won the champion bloom of the show for Mrs…

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Distinguished New Zealand Visitor Officially Opens Show

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 3

The show was officially opened by Mrs. L. Alderton, the wife of the High Commissioner for New Zealand…

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Features in Richards and Co.'s Motor Show Room

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 2

Visitors to the town and residents generally are advised not to overlook the features that are on view continuously at Richards and Co.'s Ltd…

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Review of the Junee 'E Show Annual Meeting to Be Held Earlier

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 7

At the meeting of the Junee P.A.H. and I. Association on Friday night there was a general recognition…

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BETHUNGRA C. OF E. Fair and Bazaar Record Function for the Village

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1952 · page 2

St. Augustine's Church of England, Bethungra, held its annual bazaar and fair last Saturday night, October 25…

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Successful Methodist Spring Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 2

The Town Hall presented a gay and attractive appearance on Friday last when the annual Methodist Spring Fair…

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