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Shows & fairs, 1952

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District Wealth Displayed at 46th Lockhart Annual Show To-morrow's Prospects Highly Promising

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 1

With the continuous fine weather, Lockhart Agricultural and Pastoral Society's 46th annual Show opened today amidst all the natural glories of spring and it will be continued tomorow (Wednesday)…

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Texas Carnival

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 1

Two special attractions together will be showing at the local theatre to-morrow night, Friday Saturday and Monday…

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Plaza Theatre "Gambling House" for Show Night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 1

Romance and drame of an unusual kind keynote "Gambling House," the Plaza's attraction for Saturday, starting, Victor Mature, Terry Moore and…

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Narrandera Show Opens Tomorrow Excellent Trotting and Ring Events

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 1

The stage is set for another very successful Narrandera show— the 70th since the Pastoral and Agricultural Association was founded…

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Lockhart Show Sandigo C.W.A. Wins Handicrafts Display

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 2

Fine weather continued for the main day of the Lockhart show held at the Lockhart showground yesterday…

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Gundagai Footballers Ball Attracts Large Crowd Hilarious Floor Show Highlight Of The Evening

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 1

The Gundagai Footballer’s Ball held on Tuesday evening last attracted a very large crowd and over £170 was…

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Success of Wagga Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 2

Figures released yesterday by the MP and AA secretary (Mr. W. H. Lampe) show that the 1952 Wagga Show was far more…

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Show Ball £100 Profit

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 8

The Show Ball in the Cazna Theatre on Monday night of last week was voted by many present as…

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Korean Comforts Fund Carnival Preparations Well in Hand

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 1

Preparations are well in hand for the street carnival to be organised by the Korean Comforts Fund Committee,…

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Agricultural Show Only Four Weeks Away

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 1

The Leeton Agricultural Society's 37th Annual Show takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4. With only four weeks to go everyone is moving into top gear to have everything in order for the staging of this big exhibition…

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U.s. Youth Show Interest in Politics

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 3

Never before in the 176-year history of the United States have the nation's younger people been, so interested in the…

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Illabo Red Cross Meet. Making Plans for Stall at Show

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the niabo-branch of the Red Cross Society was held on Tuesday last…

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Henty Show Today

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 2

Mr. Dan Crotty, whose horsemanship thrilled Wagga Show spectators, will appear in the Henty Show ring…

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Junior Tennis Exhibition Mayor Welcomes Visitors

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 1

Highlight of the tennis coaching school being conducted by the K.S. Wales L.T.A. was the exhibition games on Thursday last between city…

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Trophy for Champion Show Up

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 2

Local Jeweller, Mr. Ray Scott, has donated a very nice trophy for the winner of the All Breeds Puppy sweepstakes…

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Gundagai Studs’ Success at Young Show

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 1

At last week’s Young Show the Reserve Championship for female Hereford went to the “Nargoon” stud, and the…

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Narrandera Show Biff Growds Witness Interesting Ring Events Excellent Exhibits Generally

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 2

The 1952 Narrandera agricultural show is now a thine of the past, and residents will look back upon it with a good deal of pleasure. It was…

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Successful Illabo Show Ball Door Receipt In Excess of £100

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 8

All the incredients for a most successful ball--a big crowd, a good floor, excellent music and a sumptuous…

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St. Aldan's flower show on

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 2

The Women's Guild and Mothers' Club of St. Aldan's Presbyterian Church Coleman Street, will hold a flower show…

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Australian Rules Football St.Kilda beats Footscray in Excellent Exhibition Game

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 2

The large attendance of over 2000 adults enjoyed the brilliant exhibition of Australian Rules Football played on the…

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