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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

768 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 39

Local Items Boxing Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 2

Jimmy Sharman's boxing troupe will again be a feature of the attractions at the Wagga Show next week. Sharman's…

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Giant Turtle for Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 2

Wagga showgoers this year will see a giant turtle, claimed to be between 800 and 1000 years old and the only one of its type…

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Exhibition of Art at Wagga From Next

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 9

An exhibition of the paintings entered in the Wagga Art Society's Jubilee competition will be held at the Wagga City Council Chambers from August 20 to September 1…

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Attractive Trots For Wagga Show; Other Features

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1951 · page 1

A comprehensive [?]ing programme has been arranged for the Wagga Jubilee Show next week and it is expected that a number of excellent horses will compete…

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The Levante Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 2

The Levante Show, which opened its 1951 show season in Wagga on Saturday night is fast moving, bright and clean…

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Snake Dancer at Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 2

Tennesee snake-dancer, "Mel Inda Lee," will provide one of the' specialty acts which will be seen at the Wagga Jubilee Show. On…

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Ganmain Show Among Best Ever

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 4

"Primary production is very important, and we have a big job in front of at to feed the millions of the world," said Mr. D. Dickson, member for Temora, when officially opening the Ganmain Show on…

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Wagga Postal Arrangements During Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 2

The following postal arrangements will be observed in Wagga on Wednesday and Thursday on the…

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Plans for Hent[?] Jubilee Show[?]

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 2

Final arrangements for[?] Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Jubilee Show, [?] held on September 4, were [?]…

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"How to Win Prizes with Cakes" Show Judges Discuss Sponges

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 4

"Contrary to the belief of some, success in cake-making is not due to good hick or to a 'knack' in baking—it is due to…

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Football Writer Says Suffered From Worst Exhibition of Refereeing In Vital Rugby League Match

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 1

THE REFEREEING OF MR. BOYTON IN YESTERDAY'S VITAL MATCH BETWEEN JUNEE AND THE COMPETITION LEADERS, GUNDAGAI, PROVES CONCLUSIVELY THAT WHEREVER POSSIBLE LOCAL MEN SHOULD NOT…

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Wagga's Jubilee Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

Today the months of work which have been put in by members of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, and the many exhibitors, come to fruition. This is the first day of what promises to be…

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Sharman's Troupe at Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

As the fight game is booming throughout Riverina, show patrons many follow the sport in Jimmy Sherman's tent…

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Sorlies Show Opens in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

The 1951 Sorties Show began its season in Wagga last night with a programme packed with variety and entertainment…

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Show-Time Warnings by Police

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 1

SPECIAL arrangements have been made to have extra police in Wagga during the Show period, including detectives…

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P.o. Holiday for Lockhart Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 1

The Lockhart Post Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on 29/8/51, for business other than Monday Order. Outward mails…

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Trophies for Dog Section at the Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

Schedules are now available for the Dog Section at the local show and may be obtained at the Show Association office in the…

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"Bronco" Johnson May Be Seen in Wagga Show Fights

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 16

Outstanding North Queensland middleweight Don ("Bronco") Johnson, who last night scored his 10th successive professional knockout over Jimmy Beale, the New Zealand champion, at Sydney Stadium,…

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Lockhart Jubliee Show to Be Staged Next Week Promise of Attractive New Features

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 1

Lockhart Show is on next week. It is the district's gala event of the year, and provided the weather holds good, it will be an attractive and colourful event for old and young. The first day will, as usual, be…

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Motors and Motoring Notes Motor Exhibits at Wagga Show Will Cover Wide Range

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 4

Motor exhibits at this year's Wagga Show promise to be the most comprehensive and attractive since the end of the war, varying from the small and economical vehicle to the expensive luxury type. UNLESS some exhibitor…

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