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Shows & fairs, 1947

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Big Attendance at Holbrook Show Ball

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 4

At the Holbrook show ball on Friday night £100 was taken at the door. The hall was decorated with colored streamers and paper flags and life size drawings set off the curtains on the stage…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Magnificent Display of Blooms and Handicrafts

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 1

ST. Peter's Hall was the scene of a magnificent display of spring blooms, needlework, cookery, etc., on Friday afternoon, when the annual flower show of the Presbyterian Church was officially opened by Mr. A. G. Enticknap, M.L.A. So large was the attendance that…

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Cootamundra Fat Sucker Lamb Show Muttama Breeder Wins Championship

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 October 1947 · page 2

The cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association's fat sucker lamb show was held at the saleyards on Friday afternoon, and attracted entries of 14 pens…

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The Show of Shows

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1947 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon, November 1 everyone will have the opportunity of enjoying a first class afternoon's entertainment. There will be pretty of…

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Muttama Grazier Takes Championship Success at Cootamundra Fat Sucker Lamb Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 2

A Muttama grazier, Mr A. C. Douglas, was awarded the gold cup and championship ribbon for the best pen of lambs at the…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) St. Andrew's Flower Show (To the Editor, "The Dally Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 2

Sir,—I was very surprised to see at the St. Andrew's flower show the championship given to a rose listed as Madam Abel Chatney. The rose…

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Riverina Round-up a Bee Problem . . . Contradiction . . . Sticky End . Contention . . . Indolence . .' . Fashion Ban . . Show Up Public Spirit

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1947 · page 2

BEE farmers are invading Gundagai with their bees because of the prevalence of Patersnn's curse variegated thistle and cape…

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Sideshows Should Be Supervised Discussion by Young Show Committee

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 4

Mr V. P. Bragg, a member of the Young Show Committee wants all sideshows supervised and their performances kept up to standard…

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Beautiful Roses at Church of England Flower Show Large Attendance Despite Unpleasant Weather

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 1

The annual Church of England Flower Show, held in St, John’s Hall on Saturday was excellent. In an outstanding display the roses…

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TUMUT C. OF E. Annual Fair and Flower Show Beautiful Array Of Blooms Very Successful Effort

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 4 November 1947 · page 1

The annual fair and flower show conducted by the Tumut Church of England was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday last and was highly…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 November 1947 · page 3

In our report of the Presbyterian Flower Show the following names were omitted:—Mrs. B. Sutcliffe and Mrs. G. K. Eaton, from list of…

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Darlington Point Flower Show Many Fine Exhibits

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1947 · page 4

The twentieth annual spring flower chow and Industrial exhibition, which was held in the Shire Hall, Darlington Point, on Saturday, 18th October, was…

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French Designers at London Wool Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 November 1947 · page 6

Manufacturers from all regions of France contributed wool fabrics to an exhibition, staged by the International Wool Secretariat at its…

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Latest Figures Show Australia's Dollar Position Unhealthy

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 November 1947 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday: A continuation of Australia's grave dollar position was disclosed today by the Government Statistician (Dr. Roland Wilson). He said that while in September this year Australia imported goods worth…

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Exhibition of School Work

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 2

Next Sunday will be Exhibition day at De La Salic High School. Work done by pupils will be on display in class-rooms, froni 2.00 till 5.00 p.m. School…

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Baby Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 3

The baby show and children's party, conducted by the Tumbarumba Presbyterian ball committee and held in the…

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Leeton Show Committee Pleased With Record Show Plans for More Improvements

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 1

A MEETING of the Leeton Show Committee was held at the Kurrajong Hall on Friday night of last week, and Mr. T. W. Napthall, the president, expressed his pleasure at the success of the last show which established record figures, and he thanked the committeemen,…

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Ariah Park Show Record Year (From a Correspondent)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 6

Plans are already being set for an even bolter and more Interesting exhibition in 1948 than that of the very successful show just concluded amongst…

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THORPE McCONVILLE’S Show Coming to Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 November 1947 · page 4

Thorpe McConville’s Wild Australia Rodeo-Circus shows in Gundagai on Tuesday, November 18th. Mr McConville has been the…

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As Seen in "Wool the Versatile" Fashion Show by McCALL and International Wool Secretariat

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 4

Sheer wool draped like silk in a new McCall design 669. The fabric is Botany's sheer "Baronette"—a 100 per cent, virgin wool in Cadet Blue. Hat by Edward Paine, bag by Surrey, Wear-Right gloves. Clip by…

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