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Shows & fairs, 1951

768 stories in Riverina's papers · page 36 of 39

Toowoomba C.b. Athletic Carnival

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 November 1951 · page 2

The Toowoomba (Q.) paper says. An eight-year-old athlete, Kerry Carmichael, "stole the show" at…

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New caravans at the motor show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 November 1951 · page 4

Caravans ranging from 22-foot double-deckers to eight-foot folding types attracted a great deal of attention at…

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Fair Prices for Resumed Land

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 November 1951 · page 2

The Liberal Party took no small credit for forcing the McGirr Government to move to-wards fairer prices for the land…

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Church of England Flower Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 22 November 1951 · page 2

The Church of England flower show to be held in the Industrial Hall on Saturday promises to provide its usual high standard of…

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Mr Hudson to Be Asked to Open Next Show

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 22 November 1951 · page 2

The Tumbarumba and Upper Murray P. A. H. Society decided at its monthly meeting last Saturday evening to ask the…

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Not Fair to New Settlers

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 2

Recently in a Sydney Court, a Stipendiary Magistrate remarked that the fact that certain new Australians appeared before our…

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High School Fancy Fair Next Friday's Big Event

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 2

Third Annual Fancy Fair of the Leeton High School Council, will take place in Jarrah Street and Mountford Park, on Friday next,…

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Narrandera Easter Carnival Wheelrace up £25 £17 more for dancing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 4

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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Increase in Prize Money for 1952 Illabo Show

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 5

The Illabo Show Society is not letting any grass grow under its feet in making preparations for the 1952 show…

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Comforts for Korea and Overseas Troops Street Carnival on January 18

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 November 1951 · page 2

A most encouraging meeting of delegates to the Korea Comforts Fund Committee was held on Monday night last, and the…

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Show Trophies Are Taxed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1951 · page 1

Not even cups and trophies donated by enthusiastic supporters to agricultural shows are to be exempt from Federal taxation. When…

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Cycling Successful Carnival on Fisher Park

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 26 November 1951 · page 4

A large crowd witnessed some good racing at Fisher Park on Saturday night at the Cycle Club's second carnival for the…

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Classical Billiards Fine Exhibition by Victorian Champions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1951 · page 1

Rarely are billiards enthusiasts given an opportunity of seeing such a polished display of the game as was provided for them here on Thursday…

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“Going to Be Fair Dinkum From Now On” P.P. Board Director States His Views

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 26 November 1951 · page 3

P.P. Board Director W. J. Hassett, in a verbal clash with Dir F. R. McHugh last week’s meeting of the…

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C. of E. Gladioli Show Mrs. N. Pearson Wins Moir Cup

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1951 · page 2

The Church of England gladioli show which was held in the Parish Hall and grounds on Saturday afternoon and evening last was a success…

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High School Council Fancy Fair Next Friday Afternoon and Evening

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 November 1951 · page 1

The Third Annual Fancy Fair of the Leeton High School Council will be held on Friday next in Jarrah Street and…

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Motor and motoring notes New Baby Car Was Salient Feature of British Motor Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 November 1951 · page 4

Focal point of the 36th International Motor Show which opened at Earls Court, London, on October 17, were an entirely new "Baby" Austin at the lowest price for a four-door saloon and a breath-taking gold-plated Daimler, with exquisite coach work details, the price of which for,…

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Follies Show at Junee

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 November 1951 · page 6

The Broadway Theatre, Junee, on Monday night was crowded when die Jubilee Follies were presented by newly-founded St Luke's Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society…

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Two Drinks Impair Driving, Tests Show

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 29 November 1951 · page 6

A series of road tests conducted with 37 skilled drivers, aged 20 to 45, proved that the amount of…

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High Jump Record at Sydney Royal, Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1951 · page 4

Attempts to lower the Royal Agricultural Society's high jump record of 7ft. 6in., held jointly for 12 years by the owners of two horses, will be…

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