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Shows & fairs, 1953

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Show Society Committee ballot

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 May 1953 · page 7

A ballot will be held to fill two vacancies on the Wodonga Show Society committee. Names of successful nominees will be…

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“Scooped pool” at Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 May 1953 · page 1

Mr. Walter Merriman, of Merryville Stud, Yass, “scooped the pool” at the Sydney Sheep Show, winning three blue rib and events—grand champion ram, grand champion ewe, and the Stonehaven Cup for the best five Merinos. In this photograph…

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Handwork on Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 2

A model of the carriage that will be used by Queen Elizabeth on her Coronation. Day, is on show in Farrah’s window. It was…

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C.W.A. Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 4

At the Flower Show held by the Jerilderie C.W.A. on 14th May several interesting and very instructive…

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"Gang Show"

The Observer · Friday 29 May 1953 · page 1

The Henty Cub and Scout "Gang Show," to be presented in Henty School of Arts on Coronation night, promises to…

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Yerong Creek Knock-out Rules Carnival

The Observer · Friday 29 May 1953 · page 4

The Yerong Creek Knock-out Football Carnival Committee has matters well in hand for its annual Australian Rules…

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Governor May Open Spring Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 May 1953 · page 8

It is hoped that the Governor of NSW, Sir John Northcott, will officially open the Albury Show in September…

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Soldier Settler Classes At Sheep Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 May 1953 · page 8

Ribbons for the soldier[?] classes at the Sydney Show were presented by Minister for Lands. Mr. [?]…

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Doll, Toy Show Great Success

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 May 1953 · page 7

Doll and toy show held by St Matthew’s Mothers’ Club in the Parish Hall was a great success. Lucky door prize was won by…

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Wool for Annual Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 3

The Hay P. and A. Association secretary said to-day that the usual wool classes will be included in the 1953 Show and he asks…

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Sydney a fairyland of color, carnival

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 16

SYDNEY Mon.: Thousands of workers in city buildings today worked feverishly to finish decorations as interstate…

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Olympic Hurdles In Main Show jumping Event

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 2

Two Olympic style hurdles will be included in each round of the Hay Jumpers' Plate at the Hay Show to be held on…

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There Will Be More Than Sheep at the Sheep Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 2

Exciting gymkhana events, novelty attractions, stalls and booths will be features at the Sheep Show to be staged at…

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An ancient “Lizzie” stole the show!

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 2

The little traffic in Albury yesterday afternoon halted in amazement when an ancient T model Ford utility with its…

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A. & H. Society Show Date Fixed Foe 2Nd September

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 4

At a well attended meeting of the Berrigan A. and H. Society on Thursday afternoon the president (Mr F. Rockliffe) being…

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Unique Exhibition Plaza Theatre

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 June 1953 · page 2

For the lost 30 years learned men in the East have produced a truly remarkable amount of material which throws light on the Bible and the lands mentioned in that great book. The work and research goes on today in…

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Sheep Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 2

Organisers of the sheep show and gymkhana to be held on Saturday next, 13th. June have secured the services of Mr. Gatacre,…

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Jindera Man’s Sheep Show Successes

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 2

A successful competitor in the judging competitions at the Sydney Sheep Show was Mr J. M. Maher, “Dunwandren.” Jindera,…

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Mangoplah Wins Rules Knock-out Carnival at Yerong Creek

The Observer · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 6

Mangoplah Australian Rules team defeated Ganmain in the final of the 9th annual knock-out carnival held at Yerong Creek on Coronation Day. The carnival was another…

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This will be the strangest cattle show of all !

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday : Thirty-two bulls from 14 of Australia’s most famous , studs will be flown to Brochette…

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