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Shows & fairs, 1951

768 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 39

Was Show a "Little Flat"?

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 1

MILLING crowds, a roar from the sideshows, bright sun­shine, and the passing parade of ring events blended pleasantly…

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Endeavour to Revive Woodchopping at Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 1

"Arrangements in the past have not been the best, but I think that with some organisation it may be possible to…

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Local Dogs Successful at Wagga Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 2

Suzandra Kennels cocker spaniel bitch "Marcel Robyn, won top honors at the Wagga show yesterday. This dog…

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The Ganmain Show Narrandera Dancers Score

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 4

Several Narrandera dancer competed in the National dancing at the Ganmain show on Saturday, and the following were successful:…

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Colorful Grand Parade Feature Of Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 1

In brilliant sunshine, about threequarters of the people at the show yesterday afternoon packed the grandstand and fences to see the Grand Parade which started just after 2 p.m…

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Hockey Carnival at Narrandera Twelve Teams to Compete Here on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 2

Twelve teams have nominated for the Narrandera Hockey Club's carnival to be held on the showground on Sunday next, 26th August…

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"People's Day" Attracts Record Crowd To See Show Improvements Planned for Next Year

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 1

"I am most gratified by the whole show, but especially by today's results," said Mr. Murray Grant, president of Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association, last night. He was speaking of the second day of Wagga Jubilee Show, held in ideal…

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The Show Within the Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 2

A WAGGA man who gets a certain amount of wistful pleasure out of contemplating all the money everybody but…

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The Coming Young Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 2

Young show is usually very well supported by exhibitors from this district, and the purpose of this note is to remind them that…

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Ganmain Show Weight Judging

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 2

The weight judging competition at the Ganmain Show was won by Mr. W. H. Lewis, (Coolamon) whose estimation of the weight of…

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Wagga Show Colorful Display of Birds

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 1

JUDGE of the entries in the bird section of the Wagga Show this year was Mr. O. W. L. Walker, of Sydney…

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Coolamon Jubilee Show Next Friday and

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 2

A record success should be in view for the Coolamon Jubilee Show next Friday and Saturday. GOOD RING PROGRAMME…

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Varied Display of Tractors at the Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 2

A varied and up-to-date display of tractor exhibits attracted hundreds of spectators over the three-day period of the Wagga Show. Diesel, petrol and kerosene-driven tractors, with…

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Trotting Owner-trainer Disqualified After Wagga Show Trot

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 4

Well known owner-trainer of trotters, L. A. Oliver, yesterday was disqualified for six months for alleged foul use of the whip…

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Final Day of Wagga Show Best in Many Years

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 1

Though slightly overcast at times, the weather yesterday was again kind to the Wagga Show, and provided for the M.P. and A.A. Society the best final day…

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Owner-Trainer is Disqualified For Six Months At Wagga Show Trot Yesterday

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 6

Well known owner-trainer of trotters L. A. Oliver, yesterday was disqualified for six months for alleged foul use of the whip during the running of the Farewell Handicap trot at Wagga Showgrounds…

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Merino Rams Sold After Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 August 1951 · page 2

A total of 41 selected flock Merino rams were sold at the Wagga Show Sales on Thursday…

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Boyscreet's Thrilling Win in Show Handicap at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 August 1951 · page 10

A thrilling head and head struggle marked the finish of the Show Handicap at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's meeting yesterday, with Boyscreet getting up in the last few strides to win by half a head. BOYSCREET'S success gave…

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Schoolboys' Carnival at Ganmain

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1951 · page 3

Eleven teams competed at Ganmain on Saturday in an Australian rules schoolboys' lightning carnival. In the under 16 group, Ariah Park…

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Australian Rules Carnival at Ganmain

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1951 · page 4

Eleven teams competed at Ganmain on Saturday in an Australian Rules Schoolboys' Lightning Carnival…

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