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Shows & fairs, 1951

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Illabo Red Cross Holds Meeting. Stall at Show Proves Profitable

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 9 November 1951 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Illabo branch of the Red Cross took the form of a social afternoon for the "Poppy Day" funds…

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Rehearsals Show a Professional Touch Local Presentstion of of "Jubilee Follies"

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 9 November 1951 · page 3

The Introduction of the orchestra has considerably brightened rehearsals of the St. Luke's Musical and Dramatic Society…

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Flower and Photo Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 2

The flower and photo show, which Was organised by members of Christ Church Women's Guild and held, on Friday last,…

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Show to Call in Promised Money Association to Proceed With Pavilion

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 1

The Junee P.A.H. and I. Association will circularise all those people who promised donations to the Show Pavilion Building Fund…

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To Be Held Prior to 6-Hour Day. 1952 Show and Tennis Tourney Won't Clash

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 7

The 1052 Show date will not clash with the annual tennis tournament in Junee. Hie committee of the Junee…

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Scottish fair at St. Andrews

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1951 · page 2

There was a gala atmosphere at Saturday's Scottish Fair held in the hall and gardens of St. Andrew's…

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Olympic Games Events Preview at Sydney Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1951 · page 3

The equestrian section of the 1956 Olympic Games will be given a spectacular preview at the 1952 Royal Easter Show from April 4-15. To permit this the R.A.S…

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Preparing for Next Year's Show Committee Intends to Keep Active

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 November 1951 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee of Management of the Lecton Agricultural Society was held on Monday night last, when a…

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Special Prize for Show Trotters

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 November 1951 · page 8

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The owner of any trotter or pacer which breaks the mile or mile and a half records at the…

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Tract cycling booming Wagga Successes at Big Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 November 1951 · page 6

Brilliant Wagga Cycle Club junior, 17-year-old Rex McCarthy, who scored a double victory at the Wagga Cricket Ground on Sunday week, repeated his success at the big Temora Cycling…

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Concession to show bodies urged

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1951 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday: Opposition and Government members in the House of Representatives today urged…

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R.a.s. Show Equestrian Section

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1951 · page 4

The equestrian section of the 1956 Olympic Games will be given a spe[?]ticular preview at the 1952 Royal Easter Show from April 4 to 15…

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P. & A. Association Show Dates Altered

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1951 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Narrandera P. and A. Association was held on Saturday morning last, there being present…

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Bigger Prizes for Easter Carnival Wheelrace up £25 £17 More for Dancing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1951 · page 2

Prizemoney for the Narrandera Athletic Association's 1952 Easter Monday carnival has been increased by £50. Of this sum £25 has been…

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On Show Next Monday the New Consul

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 2

In this issue John R. Oag's extend an invitation to Leeton residents to be present at their showrooms Monday next, when they will have…

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Ambulance Flower Show and Bazaar St. Peter's Hall To-day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 November 1951 · page 2

St. Peter's Hall will present a gay spectacle this afternoon and to-night, for the Ambulance Younger Set Flower Show and Bazaar. There will…

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Fair Enough

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1951 · page 2

NEW YORK, Friday: Judge W. Sheahan, of the City Court at Lemore (California) has a standard fine of about…

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Ambulance carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1951 · page 2

SIR.—Would you kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper to express my appreciation and…

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R.a.s. Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1951 · page 4

In recognition of the fine type of men he met on station properties, and as a gesture of appreciation of their fine work, a former Governor…

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Successful Scotch Fair in Junee Will Rake Over £100 For St. Andrew's

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 19 November 1951 · page 3

The annual Scotch Fair, organised by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Junee, was held on last Wednesday and proved on…

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