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Shows & fairs, 1952

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Athletic Association Easter Carnival to be Held Next Easter Scientist Describes a Space Trip

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Narrandera Athletic Association was held on Monday night, there being present Messrs. J. J. Howell An American scientist, Professor Heinz Haber, last-week gave a mile-by-mile description of the dangers the crew of a rocket ship would meet…

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Show Talk

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

Four Day to go! Retraction Corner: Business house will be open all day Tuesday, and from 8.30…

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Melbourne Show Opens

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday: With the Royal Melbourne Show only one day old, stall-holders have already dubbed it the "austerity show". Few sales were made in the…

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After the Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 5

There will be a variety of entertainment available during Show week. The "Roxy" Theatre will be…

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Anglican Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 1

The Anglican Annual Flower Show will be held on Friday, October 10, in St. Peter's Hall. The afternoon tea will be a…

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Scotland Plans Great Exhibition for 1954

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 8

A great Scottish industries Exhibition to show the world the finest products of Scotland will be held in the Autumn of 1954…

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Machinery Display at Coolamon Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 5

J. R. Ritchie International Harvester Dealer for Coolamon and Marrar gave local farmers an…

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Dog Section Leeton Agricultural Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

Following requests from a number of fox terrier owners a new class has been added to the Dog Section, viz.. 4A, for smooth fox…

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Show Association Rules and Rules Regulations

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 6

The APH and I Association has laid down a list of regulations under which the show is conducted. Here are some of…

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Travellers' Carnival Further Arrangements For Big Fixture At Tumut

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 3

A meeting of the general organising committee of the Travellers' Carnival to be held in Tumut on November 5 in aid of…

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Tumut Show Ball Rain Mars Attendance But £200 Insurance Collected Splendid Supper by Show Committeemen

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 1

The committee of the Tumut Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its second annual ball in the spacious new show…

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Cycling on Show Track. Results of Recent Club Races

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 7

The Junee Cycle Club races were held on the Showground cycle track for the first time on Sunday last. All went…

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Leeton Show October 3 & 4 Entries Close on Saturday Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 1

The big event of the year, the Leeton Agricultural Society's Annual Show on October 3 and 4 is drawing very close…

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Pavilion Offers Space for Sale Means Money Spinner To Show Association

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 5

The new pavilion on the Junee showground to already starting to pay dividends because of the amount of space…

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Town & District's 64th. Show Record Crowds Are Expected Big Ring Events Programme

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 5

The Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association will, next Tuesday and Wednesday, present the 64th annual show of this district in the picturesque setting of the showground the famous products of the land of this area will be displayed. There will be on show items of interest to townsmen and countrymen alike, and the only…

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Levante Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1952 · page 2

The Levante Show will be returning to Wagga on Wednesday next, and will play at the Wonderland Theatre. All…

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Show Talk

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 2

Tomorrow is the first of the two big days! A message from our president, Mr. Ralph Ward. He…

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Aa Must at the Show

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 2

Amongst the many attractions at the show will be the renowned Hayden's, Circus, which features the Le Garde-twins,…

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N'dera Show's record takings

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 3

The 1952 Narrandera P. and A. Show constituted a financial record, the Show Society President (Mr. A. W. Moloney) disclosed at a monthly P. and A. committee meeting last…

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Levante Show Is Filled with Girls, Art, Music

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 2

At the Broadway Theatre to-morrow night, Tuesday, artists from the stage and screen will be presented in…

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