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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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P. & A. Society Request Half-day Holiday Two Day Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 July 1950 · page 6

In reply to a request for a half-day holiday for the annual show, the Deniliquin Chamber of Commerce will…

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Far West at Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1950 · page 29

Albury branch of the Far West Children’s Health Scheme has arranged to have a stand at the sheep show on Tuesday and…

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Australia’s Premier Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1950 · page 2

No more notable post-war achievement has been recorded in Albury than the firm establishment of the annual Sheep Show and Fair. The extent of the achievement is not fully understood in the town. In fact, outsiders appreciate what…

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Border Morning Mail Sheep Show 1950 Top Studs Compete in Record Display

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 July 1950 · page 13

Seven hundred and seventy-two entries have been received for Albury Annual Sheep Show, recognised as one of the leading sheep shows in Australia. This is the biggest entry yet received. It exceeds the total received for the recent Sydney Sheep Show by 18…

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Sheep Dogs to Show Pages

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 14

Fifty-nine entries have been received for the two sheep, dog trials which will be conducted on Thursday, and Friday next at…

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Army Show Up in Flames

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1950 · page 7

LONDON, Mon.: The military show at the historic garrison town of Aldershot, which Their Majesties were to have inspected…

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Camera Walkabout at the Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 12

ABOVE: A line-up of Dorset Horns in the hands of the judge at the Albury Sheep Show yesterday. ABOVE LEFT: Owned and exhibited by Mr K. A. Drummond, Talgarno Park, Wodonga, this Ryeland…

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Trade Displays a Feature at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 14

Attractively laid out and well-stocked trade displays contributed greatly to the success of the opening day of Albury’s…

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Albury Sheep Show Impressions Expert’s Review of the Exhibits

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 13

Exhibitors in the 1950 Albury Sheep show are to be commended on the excellence of their entries. Record entry of 772 sheep is of a high order and generally shows more quality and finish than [?] previous shows. The Show Society must also be congratulated on the…

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Leading Studs Represented at Albury Sheep Show Yesterday’s Auspicious Opening; To-day Is People’s Day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 July 1950 · page 13

Many of Australia’s leading studs are represented at the fifth annual Albury Sheep Show, which opened yesterday in Dalgety’s spacious wool store. A large crowd attended. Sixty four breeders from widely-scattered areas, in N.S.W. and…

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Grand Champion of the Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 1

Grand champion sheep of the show, this merine ram is owned by Merryville Ply Ltd., “Merryville” Stud, Yass,…

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“Albury Sheep Show a Remarkable Success”

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 1

At the conclusion of the Albury Sheep Show last evening, Mr Ellis the secretary (Mr A. G. Young), and committee men of the society said they were very satisfied with the result…

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Leading Sheep Show in N. S. W.

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 9

The sheep show held by the Albury and Border Pastoral, and Horticultural Society has developed into one of the leading sheep shows of the State, and breeders and…

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“People’s Day” at Sheep Show Yesterday ---Record Crowd of 5200

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1950 · page 8

Yesterday was People’s Day at the Albury Show Society’s fifth annual sheep show. The record crowd of 5200 which thronged Dalgety’s spacious wool store, enthusiastically acclaimed the exhibition the best yet staged in Albury…

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Show Schedules

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 4

Schedules for the Deniliquin P. and A. Society’s show on September 1 and 2 are now available…

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Local and General Schedules Now Available Henty Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 2

Schedules for the forthcoming Henty Show, to be held on Tuesday, September 6, are now available from the secretary (Mr. Cliff Tweddle)…

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Outstanding Exhibit for 1950 Deniliquin Show—New Zealand Sheep Dogs

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 July 1950 · page 1

The world renowned team of New Zealand sheep dogs—they were headlined as the “most astounding exhibit” of the…

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Football Carnival Amateurs Defeat Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 16

BRISBANE. Wed.: The Australian football carnival was continued at the Exhibition Ground today while there was a break overhead after…

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Show Tolerance, Understanding To New Australians (By a Special Reporter)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 July 1950 · page 13

Tolerance and understanding ore needed in dealing New Australians, if these people are to be happily absorbed into our way of life. Lack of these two important attributes in causing…

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Sparkling Variety Show Has Professional Touch Aids Ambulance by £78 Door

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 July 1950 · page 1

RIVERINA REVELS, a variety revue, at fee Town Hall on Tuesday night was fast-moving, gay and brightly costumed entertainment which pleased a full house, and had a professional finish to it which has frequently been…

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