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Shows & fairs, 1949

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Patrons Elected for Gundagai Show Society

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 23 May 1949 · page 3

Messrs D. P. Turner, Bede Ryan and J. A., McInerney were elected patrons of the Gundagai P and A Society at the annual meeting held…

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U.S. Show Revival?

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 4

The success of the recent International Motor Show, in New York and of the Genera) Motors show, has prompted the U.S. motor industry to consider reviving the…

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Motors and Motoring Notes International Motor Show In Melb. Revealed Advances By Industry

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 4

In more ways than one, Melbourne's International Motor Show, organised by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry, was an outstanding and signal success. It attracted unprecedented crowds, of which probably 50 per cent were not motorists, but hoped they would be one day. Never before have stands displayed such a galaxy of high-priced vehicles, not only in Australia, but…

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Successful Church of England Fair Rev. Staples Likely to Retire Within 12 Months

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 3

When the final balance sheet of the St. Luke's Church of England Annual Fair is prepared it is hoped that a profit of £125 will…

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6-Day Street Carnival at Wagga Celebrations at End of Year

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 1

Wagga will have a six-day street carnival at the end of the year. The carnival will begin on December 26 and end on New Year's Eve…

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Annual Wagga Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 2

The 1949 Wagga Show again promises to be an outstanding event in the Riverina. The Show will be held on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of…

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Tumut Show Society in Sound Position

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Tumut A. and P. Society, Mr A. J. Holiness was re-elected secretary…

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Narrandera P. & A. Assn. Plans 1949 Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 4

The scarcity of young shearers in the pastoral industry ras discussed at the recent committee meeting of the…

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Poultry Club Show at Wagga in July

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 2

The Wagga Poultry Club will hold its annual show this year on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9…

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Prominent" Breeders for Cootamundra Sheep Show Entries Good Says Secretary

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 2

The secretary of the Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association, (Mr. Dave Boyd) said to-day that several prominent…

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At the Sydney Sheep Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY SHEEP SHOW opened yesterday.—Above: Mr. A. Savage (stud manager of Yarra Stud,d Cowra) with a Border…

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Show Secretary's Report to Committee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 4

Mr. E. C. Tweedie, secretary of the Leeton Agricultural Society read a lengthy report covering matters dealt with by the…

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Bigger District Display at Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga and District Exhibit Committee yesterday decided to increase the depth of the display at this…

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At Least 63 Girls to Take Part in Basket Ball Carnival in Junee

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 4

At least 63 girls will be taking part in a knock-out basket ball carnival in Junee on Sunday next Play commences at 10.30 a.m…

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Top Prizes at Sheep Show Go to Yass

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: All top prizes at the 50th. Annual Sheep Show at the Showground today were taken by Merryville Pty. Ltd., of Yass. THE manager of Merryville…

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Tumut Show's Sound Position

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Tumut A. and P. Society, Mr. A. J. Holmes was reelected secretary. The net profit for the…

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June Basket Ball Team Undefeated. Outclasses Opponents In Inter Town Carnival

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 3

June's A grade basket ball team maintained an unbeaten record yesterday by winning the carnival in June…

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Large Crowd at St. Aidan's Fete and Baby Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 2

A large crowd attended a successful fete in St. Aldan's Presbyterian Church grounds on Saturday afternoon…

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The Show Must Go on

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 4

Margery Sharp is the author of many best-selling novels and has just made a play of one of them. "The Foolish…

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Fancy Fair for Local Ambulance Only One Vehicle on Road

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 2

The Committee of the Cootamundra ambulance has discussed the advisability of conducting the Monday night…

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