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Shows & fairs, 1953

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Bright Ring Programme at Wingham Show

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 1

Wingham Show concluded on Friday, when a near-record crowd witnessed an entertaining" programme of ring events. This years ring programme…

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Men's Team Defeats Brats in Carnival at Old Bar

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 8

The revived "Men versus Brats" carnival, staged by members of Taree-Old Bar Surf Club at Old Bar beach on Sunday, resulted in the first win for the Men's team, since the competition…

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64.3 lbs Milk, 24 Hours Wingham Show Test

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 2

A milk yield given by Messrs. Smith & Bird's "Resehill Minnie 139," when she won the Wingham Rural Co-op. Society's and the Peters Creameries and O. C. Latimore's Specials at the Wingham Show last week is regarded as being…

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Perfect Dahlia Show Tests

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 8

Every peculiarity of 144 dahlia plants growing in specially-prepared test plots at Sydney showground is being…

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Wingham Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 3

An immense crowd attended the Winghtm show, which was held on Thursday and Friday last, which was said to be the best exhibition ever…

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Wingham Show. Judges' Comments. Horses

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 4

Mr. F. Caban (Aberdeen), Judge of horses, said that there were a number of fine blood mares. A brown mare shown…

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Show Smoke Social Interesting Remarks

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 4

There was an attendance of about 90 at me annual Smoke Social of the Upper Manning A. And H. Association, held in the Masonic Hall, Wingham, on Thursday night…

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Bird Section at Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 1

For the first time, this year's Kempsey Show will feature a Cage Bird Section of 74 classes embracing…

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Board Objects To Alsatians At Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 4

Members of Maltland Pastures Protection Board are perturbed that Paterson Show Council accepted the nomination of an Alsatian dog at its…

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Former President to Open Manning's Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 1

A former President of the Manning River A. and H. Association, Mr. J. Hammond, is to officially open this year's Taree Show on Thursday. Final arrangements are…

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Pet and Doll Show Attracted Children

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

All shapes, sizes and kinds of pets, from goldfish to a wallaby, invaded the West Kempsey Primary School grounds on Saturday last for the Pet and Doll Show conducted by the Infants' School…

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Production Tests at Wingham Show Won by A.I.S. Cow

The Northern Champion · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 5

An outstanding performance was given by Messrs Smith & Bird's A.I.S. cow "Rosehill Minnie 139" in…

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Art Exhibition

Macleay Argus · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 1

The official opening of an exhibition of oil paintings, from the National Gallery, will take place at the…

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Town To Have Art Exhibition In May

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 3

Another travelling art exhibition from the National Art Gallery will be held in Gloucester from May 19 to May 28…

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Week-End Show Next Year

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 3

Gloucester A.H. and P. Association committee will advise the Central North Coast Shows' Association of acceptance of the…

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Everything in Readiness for Show Tomorrow

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 1

Preparations have been completed down to the smallest detail for the opening of Taree Show tomorrow morning and only a continuance of today's delightful autumn weather is needed to…

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Art Exhibition

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 4

The official opening of an exhibition of oil paintings, from the National Art Gallery, attracted a keenly…

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Show Holiday

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 4

Kempsey Municipal Council has been advised that Friday, April 17, has been gazetted a public holiday…

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Army Band for Macksville Show

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 4

Eastern Command Military Band will Show on the second day (April 21) -- probably during the lunch hour…

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Show Stage Set For Big Success

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 1

Varied and vital last minute preparations are being made at the Taree showground this morning for the commencement of the 75th Annual Show…

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