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Shows & fairs, 1950

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"Presidents Room" at Junee Show Petition Could Get Out of Hand

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 11 September 1950 · page 4

The president of the Junee F.A.H. and I. Association, Mr. H. S. Belling, asked a committee meeting on Friday night last to…

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Knock-out Carnival at Tumut Batlow Victorious

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 1

Some great football was seen during the Knock-out Carnival on the Tumut Sportsground last Saturday afternoon. The rain in the…

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World Famous Golfer to Play Exhibition Country Golf Games

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday: Champion South African golfer Bobby Locke will play exhibition matches in several country towns during his eight weeks tour. He will play at Cessnock next Thursday,…

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Make an entry in the Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 2

Every resident, town dweller or farmer should take pride in entering an exhibit in the Annual Agricultural Show, because it is…

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A Regal Champion at the Oxford Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 3

This year's Royal Oxford Show attracted record entries in many classes and overseas visitors were well in evidence among the 55,000 people who attended during the two days. South American…

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Narrandera Show Excellent Exhibits-Splendid Ring Events Record Attendance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 2

The Narrandera show which was held on Friday and Saturday last will rank as one of the most successful ever held by the P. and A…

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Spring Race Candidates Show Form

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1950 · page 8

SYDNEY, Tuesday. Despite heavy rain, preparation of Spring candidates continued at all metropolitan tracks today…

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Good Racing Expected at Albury Show Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1950 · page 8

The Albury Racing Club has arranged such an attractive six-event programme for Show races tomorrow that there appears to be little doubt that the meeting will be a really good one. Reports from Albury suggest that the track has never been in better order…

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Show Ball Shows a Profit of £87 Last Committee Meeting Makes Final Plans

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 13 September 1950 · page 6

The profit from the Show Ball was £86, according to the statement submitted to the meeting of the Junee P.A.H. and I. Associa…

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Show Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 2

The most successful exhibition at the Narrandera show was Mrs. H. W. Irvin, of Barellan. She won [?]ous awards in flowers, cookers, battled…

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Ardlethan Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 1

Attention is directed to the advertisement in this issue, regarding the Ardlethan Agricultural Show, to be held on Saturday, September 23. The…

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Dog Section, Leeton Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 2

Intending exhibitors in the above section (which proved so popular last year) are reminded to get their entries in early to the secretary, Mr…

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Meeting of Show Committee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 2

A meeting of the Show Committee was held in the Kurrajong Hall on Tuesday night last, when the chief business…

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Dog Exhibits at Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 2

Intending exhibitors of dogs at the Cootamundra show are requested to obtain a schedule and entry form as soon as possible,…

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Ariah Park Show To-morrow (Saturday)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 3

Another great success from every viewpoint, is practically assured this year’s Ariah Park Show, on Saturday (to-morrow) Excellent…

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Rugby League Moon Travel to Wagga Exhibition Match Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 2

Wamoon will travel to Wagga next Sunday to pit their strength against this fast Group 13 team in an exhibition…

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Ganmain Show Display of Farm Machinery and Motor Vehicles

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 15 September 1950 · page 5

There was the largest display of farm machinery and motor vehicles at the Ganmain Show than for many years. The various stands…

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Exhibition Golf

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: With the last 9 holes played in pouring rain, Bobby Locke and Doug Davies won, 2 and 1, from Bruce…

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Carnival Today for Wagga Legacy

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1950 · page 1

A special sporting carnival in aid of Wagga Legacy will start at Bolton Park this afternoon. Highlights of the day's…

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Two Teams Win at Coota Carnival Basket Ball Success in Competition Semi-Final

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 18 September 1950 · page 1

Junee had a most successful basket ball week-end by winning the semi-final of the Wagga competition and taking all the…

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