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Shows & fairs, 1954

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Novel demonstration at show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 10

This novel industrial exhibition of a cow being milked by a milking machine created quite a deal of interest at Wodonga Show last Saturday. It was arranged by Wodonga Farmer's Supply Co agents for Simplex milking machines…

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Henty Show on Saturday this year

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 18

The Henty Show has been switched from a Monday to a Saturday and the Jubilee Show this year will be held on September…

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District- breeders to judge at Sydney Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 10

Two well-known district sheep breeders are among the judges who have been appointed to judge at the Sydney Sheep…

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Albury Show Society had record year, president tells annual meeting

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 17

Albury’s spring show was improving as it become established on the new ground and would improve further. Mr. D. W. Hague said this yesterday at the Show Society’s annual meeting when he accepted reappointment as president…

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Exhibition at Holbrook

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 15

An exhibition will be held on the Holbrook tennis courts on April 1 in aid of the war memorial swimming pool fund. R…

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PICTURES Jubilant Musical is Lavish Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 4

Jane Powell, absent from the screen for a year during which she made night club. appearances, makes a jubilant return in…

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Telegraph Display Over 100 Years at Sydney Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 8

For the first time since before the war, the Postmaster General’s Department will be an exhibitor at the Royal Agricultural…

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General Support Made Good Year for Show Association New President After 20 years

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 2

THE continued strong support of district and town residents enabled the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association to experience a successful 81st year of operations…

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Melbourne’s Motor Show Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 9

The 1954 International Motor Show—the only full scale motor exhibition in Australia— will be opened at the Melbourne…

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£390 profit expected from show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 6

Wodonga Show Society hoped to clear almost £390, after all accounts have been settled, from the annual show held on…

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Easter Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 April 1954 · page 14

Arrangements are well in hand for the Easter hockey carnival, to be played on three fields at the Albury Grammar School…

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Show Dates Will Clash

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 April 1954 · page 9

At the monthly meeting of Yarrawonga and Border Agricultural Society, held after the annual meeting on…

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Flower Show at Rutherglen

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 7

An excellent display of flowers confronted the judges at the Rutherglen RSL Ladies’ Auxiliary autumn show. Record…

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Yerong Creek Knock-out Rules Carnival

The Observer · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Yerong Greek Australian Rules Knockout Carnival Committee was held on Monday night…

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Vic. Governor opens motor show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: Exhibits valued at the record figure £2½ million are staged in the International Motor Show,…

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Rules Notes New Players Show Form

The Observer · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 5

Enthusiasm of players was very evident by the manner in which they turned up to training on Sunday morning…

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Country show window

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 April 1954 · page 10

The staging of the Southern District exhibit at Sydney Royal Show has commenced. Goods are starting to flow from…

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Excellent display at the Albury flower show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 April 1954 · page 17

A fine display of flowers greeted visitors at the Albury horticultural show in the Plaza yesterday afternoon and evening. It was opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. Bunton), who was presented with a bouquet of dahlias…

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Watching Ring Events at Dederang Sports Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 April 1954 · page 3

A group of spectators watching the ring events at the Dederang sports and axemen’s carnival on Saturday…

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Culcairn Show Society Animal meeting held

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 April 1954 · page 15

The president, Mr G. C. Mackie, welcomed members at the annual meeting of Culcairn Show Society…

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