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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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"Sam" 99 at Show

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Best known visitor at this year's Goulburn Show is Mr. Sam Russell, of Redfern, who has attended everyshow ever held in Goulburn. Mr. Russell, who will be 99 years old on July 13, attended his…

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"Particularly Pleased"— Show President

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

In an interview with a "News" representative, after the Show, Mr. M. Mcdway, President of the Rugby Public Hall and Show Committee said: "I am particularly pleased with the day…

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Dogs Not in Show Condition

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 3

The dogs, generally, were not in show condition, although an improvement on last year…

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Weather Luck for Rugby Show

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Rugby was uncannily lucky with the weather for its Show on Saturday last. On the Thursday preceding…

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Rye Park Show To-morrow

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 2

The Rye Park Show, which commences tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.30 a.m., is designed to please patrons and…

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Show Vehicles Worth £100,000

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Nearly an acre at Goulburn Show has been devoted to displays of motor vehicles and agricultural machinery…

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Committee Will "Pep Up" Dubbo Show

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 2

A sheep shearing contest will be staged at the annual Dubbo Show in May and trotting prize money will probably be boosted…

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Show Displays Producers of "Australia's Greatest Need" S. V. Kensit Opens Rugby's Twelfth Annual Show

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Rugby's 12th Annual Show was officially opened during last Saturday afternoon by Mr. S. V. Kensit, a well-known, public spirited grazier of Narrawa. Mr. Kensit was introduced to the large crowd by the…

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Good Show of Horses Shortage Of Lady Riders

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 6

Regardless of the shortage of lady riders the horse events were popular as they were conducted on a ring…

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Interesting, Attractive Pavilion At Rugby's Show Display Exhibits District's Dexterity

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 3

Rugby Show's pavilion, which was opened to the public last Saturday afternoon, attractively displayed the physical adroitness and horticultural ability of the district's people. All exhibits were pleasingly arranged and set off in such…

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Record Crowd Enjoys Added Attractions At Rugby's Show Former Shows Surpassed Regardless Of Threatening Weather Size and Excellence Amazes Visitors

Boorowa News · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Rugby's 12th Annual Show, held in dull weather last Saturday, 22nd March, far surpassed any previous shows held in the village, as the record crowd, from places near and far, enjoyed the excellent exhibits and added outside attractions…

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"Show Boat"

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 31 March 1952 · page 5

The Odeon Theatre's programme for the next fortnight includes "Wake of the Red Witch," and "Show Boat."…

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Royal Show on

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 31 March 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY: Final preparations to-day began for the Royal Easter Show, which will open next Friday…

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Results From Goulburn Show "The Best Yet"

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 31 March 1952 · page 3

Most show patrons agree with A. P. and H. Society officials that Goulburn's 61st annual show was "The best yet."…

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Show Attractions Draw 19,000: "Best Yet"

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 31 March 1952 · page 1

Goulburn A.,P. and H.Society's 61st annual show, which closed on Saturday after three days of perfect autumn weather, established new records for…

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Canadian Opens Show Men on Land Hold Key to Progress

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 31 March 1952 · page 4

Primary producers had the greatest opportunity of any class to forestall inflationary trends, His Excellency, Mr. C. Fraser Elliott, said in Goulburn on Friday afternoon…

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Country Killing Show Display

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 1

Emphasis will be laid on the impact of decentralisation of killing on the small farmer, at the Department of Agriculture's…

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700 Attend Rugby Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 2 April 1952 · page 3

It is estimated that approximately 700 people attended the Rugby Show on Saturday week last. Gate takings amounted to…

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Local Grazier Wins Prized Award At Goulburn Show

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 2 April 1952 · page 1

It was most appropriate that local grazier, Mr. J. S. Williams, of Thalaba, should have overcome all opposition to win…

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"Show Boat"

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 8

"Show Boat." M.G.M.'s latest screen version of the evergreen musical, will commence an extended season of a week…

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