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Shows & fairs, 1953

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Mr. Graham to be invited to open Culcairn Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 12

Mr. Graham, N.S.W. Minister for Agriculture, is to be invited open Culcairn Show, it was decided at the monthly meeting of the committee. Following members were…

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General Entries for Henty Show will Close To-day

The Observer · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 1

Entries for the 49th annual exhibition of Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society, to be held on Monday, 7th September, close today (Friday) for all sections, except trotting events, which will dose on Thursday next…

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Henty Show Prospects Bright

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 August 1953 · page 18

Prospects of Henty Show eclipsing those of other years are bright. The arena is in good condition and if fine weather continues it…

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Coronation robes will be featured at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 August 1953 · page 17

One of the features of this year’s Albury Spring Show on September 10, 11 end 12 will be e display of Coronation robes worn by peers and peeresses when Queen Elizabeth was crowned on June 2…

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Statistics show fight against diphtheria at Albury has borne results

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 August 1953 · page 24

Since the introduction of diphtheria immunisation campaigns in Albury in 1938 there has been a marked decrease in the incidence of the disease, to which children are particularly susceptible…

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Coming Show attractions Sorlie’s Revue Co

Border Morning Mail · Monday 31 August 1953 · page 5

A bright, fast—moving programme of variety and remarkably skilful individual acts sums up this year’s Sorlie show, which…

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Show comedy at Plaza

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 2

“The old man with the beard” (George Bernard Shaw) enjoyed nothing more than settling a variegated group of characters in one…

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Public Holiday First Show Day

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 4

The Chief Secretary (Mr. C. A. Kelly) has announced that the Governor-in-Council has approved a public holiday in Hay on…

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Show Pavilion Has Been Transformed

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 2

Those who remember the old cookery pavilion at the Hay Showground are due for a pleasant surprise this year…

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The Corowa Show Tuesday & Wednesday, September 8 and 9

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 3

A reminder is given that entries for the annual Show of the Corowa P. A. & H. Society close with the secretary, W. T…

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All Set for the Annual Show at Memorial Park

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 1

The 75th annual show of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society is to he held on Friday and Saturday of this week at Memorial Park. Entries are gratifying and, even if anything, ring events are in excess of previous…

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Berrigan Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 5

The stage is set for the Berrigan Show, to toe held to-day (Wednesday), and weather permitting, it should provide a good…

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N.S.W. Governor to open Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 September 1953 · page 12

Albury’s annual spring show will be officially opened by the Governor of N.S.W. (Sir John Northcott) at 2.30…

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Entries for Albury Show are up in most sections

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 September 1953 · page 2

Entries for this year’s Albury Spring Show are much higher than other years in most sections, the secretary (Mr A. G. Young) said yesterday. There was no doubt about…

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Bid to boost standard of show horses and riders

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 September 1953 · page 10

SYDNEY, Wed.: Horse sporting competitions at next year’s Royal Show would be the nearest example of a complete…

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“All the fun of the fair at Albury Show”

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 9

“There will be more slideshows at next week’s Albury Spring Show than ever before in this history of the society.” Mr. Angus Dunn told members yesterday…

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Goolgowi Methodist Fair

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon, the Goolgowi Methodist Ladies' Aid organised a very successful fair at the hall. Gross takings were…

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Show Lunches

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 2

Hay Show patrons this year will have a "home cooked" lunch as the booth has been taken over for this year by the ladies of the…

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Wangaratta Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 2

It was stated yesterday that entries for Wangaratta’s 89th spring show were coming in steadily and the society expected…

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Show Judges

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 2

Well known Victorian horse Judged Mr. T. Lioyd, has been appointed to judge the ring events at the Hay Show this year. Mr…

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