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Shows & fairs, 1954

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Show is “must” to-day

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 1

There is every indication that there will be a record attendance at the Albury Show today — for it is…

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Judges Praise High Standard Of Show Exhibits

The Observer · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 1

The judges were unanimous in their praise of the exhibits at the Jubilee Show, saying they were comparable with leading district shows…

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Records in all Departments of Annual Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 6

Looking retrospectively at all angles of the 72nd Annual Corowa Show, which engaged the attention of residents of Corowa and district on Tuesday and Wednesday last, it was a record…

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1954 Albury Show Is the Best Ever Staged Here

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 12

The 1954 Albury Spring Show, which began yesterday, is the best carnival ever staged by the Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society…

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Motoring exhibits at the Albury Show mean “big” business

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 12

Motoring exhibits at the Albury Show bring in “big” business for local motoring houses. Every year many orders are “booked” by enterprising salesman who take advantage of the influence the carnival atmosphere has over the patron’s pocket. Orders for new vehicles…

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Hently's Golden Jubilee Show Was Outstanding Success Many Records Broken

The Observer · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 1

Henty P. & A. Society's Golden Jubilee Show, staged last Saturday in fine but deft weather, was a show worthy of the occasion which was being celebrated, and many records were smashed. The committee, even before the 1953 show was held,…

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Show Ends Today

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1954 · page 1

The Albury Show will conclude today and as the weather is likely to remain fine, a record third day…

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Mr. Mair forecasts great future for show here

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1954 · page 17

A tribute to the outstanding success of the 1954 Albury Show and forecast that it would become even more outstanding was made by a former Premier of N.S.W., Mr. Alex Mair, yesterday when officially…

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BOXING Local performed well at Harry Johns’ show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1954 · page 22

Kev. Kennedy, Walla, performed with distinction in three bouts at the Harry Johns’ marquee stadium on the Albury…

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Two Attractive Champions Two Champions at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1954 · page 21

LEFT: This Clydesdale stallion, owned by Mr. J. C. Richardson, Balldale, won the champion award at the Albury Show yesterday. His name is Strathfield Aristocrat. RIGHT: Successful Albury poultry breeder Mr. F. Larkins’ grand champion bird of the Albury Show. It is a utility while leghorn cock bird…

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Caledonian Society conducts tea room at the Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1954 · page 17

A tearoom staffed by members of the Albury Caledonian Society is being conducted at Albury Show, in aid of the funds of the…

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Line-up of Light Horses at the Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1954 · page 24

The line-up of light horses after the grand parade at the Albury Show yesterday…

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Albury and district police doing an excellent job at show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 September 1954 · page 17

Albury and district police did on excellent job in directing traffic and keeping an eye on the crowd at Albury Show yesterday—People’s Day. Traffic was exceptionally heavy, been…

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District Produce Exhibit at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1954 · page 5

The Albury district produce exhibit in the new hall at the Albury Show…

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20,000 People Saw Albury’s Best Show Yet: Gate Takings £3322

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1954 · page 15

Attendance at the concluding day of the Albury Show on Saturday was 800 below that for the third day lost year, but overall gate takings for the three days showed a rise of approximately £100. Gote takings for the three…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 1

The annual flower show of the Presbyterian Church will again include the Fleece Competition which proved so popular last…

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He wants to go to Melbourne Show !

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 9

Hearing of a charge of false pretences against john James Flynn was adjourned until Thursday of this week…

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Sheep and wool information at Melbourne Royal Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 14

Information for shipowners will be displayed on a new stand in the Agricultural Pavilion at the 1954 Melbourne Royal…

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Beers mon hod at I show cost £5!

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 9

The beefs which Ernest Edward Jones, of Edward st., Albury, had at the Albury Show on Saturday, were responsible…

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Finley Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 September 1954 · page 5

This year’s Finley Show was acclaimed by all who attended as the best ever staged by the Assicoation. Entries were a…

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