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Shows & fairs, 1953

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Preparing for Sydney Royal Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tues.: Preliminary work for this year’s Royal show was nearing an end, Col. G. C. Somerville said today…

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Dressing for Sydney Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 2

Incorrectly dressed competitors and attendants will not be permitted to take part in ring events at this year's Sydney Easter Royal…

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Swimming Carnival Highlights Keen Interest In Cu[?] Tussle

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 1

Ideal [?] weather prevailed for Deniliquin Amateur Swimming and Life-Saving Club’s weekly carnival on…

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Wangaratta News Extra Events Spoilt Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 February 1953 · page 4

WANGARATTA, Fri.: Committee of the Athletic Club was outspoken last night in its criticism of LVW officials, and…

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Big wool show floor at Hobart

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 February 1953 · page 4

This wool store is reputed to have the biggest show floor in the world. It is owned by A. G. Webster and Sons…

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Corowa Show Society Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Corowa Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held at the Hotel Australia on Friday evening last. The meeting was preceded by a very pleasant and, successful buffet dinner, at which 30 members…

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Methodist flower show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 9

Wodonga Methodist Circuit Flower Show on Friday, February 20, which is offering cash prizes and trophies to the value of…

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Wodonga Show Society decisions

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 8

Before commencing general business at last night’s meeting of the Wodonga Show Society, members stood with bowed…

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Corowa Show Society Dinner, prize-giving and annual meeting

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 6

The annual dinner of the Corowa PA&H Society was held at the Hotel Australia. The president, Mr F. R…

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Horsewoman killed at show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 14

TAMWORTH, Thurs.: A prominent northern horsewoman and show competitor was fatally injured in a camp draft event at…

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St. Patrick’s Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 2

It is some years now since a baby snow has been held in Albury and it is expected that the one to be held on Saturday next…

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News features for the man on the land These fine Devon cattle will soon be sent to Sydney Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 10

The Devon stock have long been known and sought after leading butchers throughout the world and…

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Cycle Notes Sunday's Successful Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 4

Another successful carnival was held on Sunday last. It was nice to see Jim Shanahan on the winning list again. Young Brian…

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C. B. C. boys enjoy swimming carnival

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 3

C. B. C. boys at their school’s swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool yesterday…

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Torrumbarry Lo[?] Carnival Next Sunday Line-up of Topl[?] Talent

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 February 1953 · page 8

The entertainment [?] the “Miss Torrumba[?] Bathing Beauty Quest[?] day should provide [?]…

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St. Patrick’s Baby Show results

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 20

A large crowd gathered at St. Patrick’s Hall on Saturday last when 134 entries for the baby show were judged in five, sections…

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Placegetters in High School swimming carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 15

Left to right: Geoff Pratt (Home), Peter Malonf (Murray) and Ian Lawrence (Mitchell), who were first, second and third respectively in the under 15 freestyle 55 yds. event at the Albury High School’s swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool yesterday…

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Competed in High School swimming carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 1

Judy Strang (centre, Hume), who won the junior 55 yds. freestyle event at the Albury High School’s swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool yesterday. Hitary McConnell (left, Hume) was second, and Shirley Jones (right, Hovell) third…

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Show Meeting

The Observer · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 2

Members of Henty P. & A. Society (and there are 200) are reminded of the annual meeting of the Society to be…

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Henty C.W.A. Members Discuss Plans for Autumn, Flower Show

The Observer · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 1

Included in die correspondence dealt with at the February meeting of Henty C.W.A., held in the School of Arts on Friday afternoon last, were letters from several Sydney firms indicating that they were prepared to…

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