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Shows & fairs, 1951

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Wodonga Show Society has surplus

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 5

Wodonga Show Society showed a surplus of £195 in the last 12 months, president (Mr E. Richardson) reported to the…

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Big Sheep Show Opens To-day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tues: The annual sheep show, the world’s greatest display of merino sheep and woollen and knitted goods, will…

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“Despatches will show Sir Thomas Blarney’s greatness”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tues: Some day archivists might release the texts of some of the late Field-Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey’s magnificent…

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New Section Included in Henty Jubilee Show Schedule

The Observer · Friday 22 June 1951 · page 1

A new section for C.W.A. handicrafts has been included in the prize schedule for the forthcoming Henty Jubilee Show to be held on Tuesday, 4th September. This section will be open to all branches in the Riverina Group, and each branch will be required to exhibit twelve…

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Show Holiday

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 2

Carrathool Shire will apply for the proclamation of Wednesday, August 29, as a holiday for A and D. Ridings, of the Shire, excluding Goolgowi. This…

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Three Trots Events at 1951 Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 2

It is unlikely that a trotting track, proposed to be constructed at the showground by the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association, will be built…

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Prize Money Higher for Jubilee Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 1

Substantial increases in prize money in several sections have been approved by the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association…

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Hay District Sheep Studs Share Show Awards Mungadal, Burrabogie Conspicuous in High Quality Fields

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 2

WITH every breed of sheep in Australia represented, the 1951 Sheep Show which ended on Friday was acclaimed the best for 50 years. THE Hay district figured conspicuously in the awards…

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Values down at Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 June 1951 · page 10

SYDNEY, Wed.: Values were down at the Jubilee stud sheep sale today, mainly because most top quality lots were sold yesterday. Top price today Was 2200 gns. for a ram offered…

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K.C. alleges seized papers will show:— Mr Healy Encouraged Boycott in N.S.W.

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 June 1951 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wed.: Evidence in the form of documents seized in a raid on the premises of the Waterside Workers’ Federation on May 24 would show that Mr James Healy, general…

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Sydney Jubilee Sheep Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

(Above) Seeking the Grand Champion Merino ram. These are the champion rams of the various sections. The winner was the second ram from the left…

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American Basketball Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 July 1951 · page 20

An American basketball carnival will be held at South Albury courts commencing at 10 a.m. next Sunday. There will be continuous play with…

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WODONGA District Section Kennel Club to Hold Championship Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 July 1951 · page 9

The newly-formed Wodonga Kennel Club will conduct in December the first championship dog show ever held in the town. The large-scale show will…

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Sixth annual show will be up to usual standard

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 July 1951 · page 2

Albury’s sixth annual sheep show will conform to the usual high standard set during previous years, secretary, Mr A. G. Young, stated yesterday…

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Carnival at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 15

For the first time in Albury and district an American basketball [?] is to be held here. It will take place on Sunday on [?]…

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Poultry Coops for Show Obtained

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 1

Following personal representations to a Melbourne firm, Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society has solved the problem…

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Ford for '51 on Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 4

THE new Ford for 1951 has some refinements that keep it right in the forefront for comfort and reliability. It is a big car designed for hard work in the country as well as the city…

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Show Buildings and Iron for Auction

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 1

The Pastoral and Agricultural Society, at last night’s committee meeting, decided that the buildings at the show…

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Sheep Show Entries Equal to Last Year

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 10

Entries for Albury’s sixth annual sheep show are equal to those of last year, secretary Mr. A. G. Young told Albury Show Society committeemen yesterday. The show, which will be…

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Prize Money Increased for Albury Spring Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 9

Considerable increases in prize money for various events at the Spring Show were decided on by Albury Show Society yesterday. Society had ensured first…

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