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Shows & fairs, 1952

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Increases Shown in Show Revenue Mid 1951 Figures

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 1

The four main sources of revenue to the Junee P.Α.Η. and I. Association from the annual Show staged last…

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Leeton Show Opens To-day Attractive Ring Events; Judging in Full Swing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 2

The 37th Annual Show of the Leeton Agricultural Society commenced this morning and will be continued to-night and all day Saturday. If fine weather continues it is expected that the attendance will be among…

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Coolamon Methodist Flower Show Outstanding Success Officially Opened By Rev. W. Dundas

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 1

The Methodist Flower Show in the Cozna Theatre on Thursday of last week, was a great success as an exhibition and from the financial aspect…

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Plans for 1953 Sheep Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 6

The council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association at a meeting in Sydney discussed plans to…

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"Glen Iris" to show 20 rams

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 6

Sir Graham Waddell's "Glen Iris" Corriedale Stud under the personal supervision of Mr. John Davison, will exhibit 20 flock, rams at the Wagga Sheep Show…

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Leeton Show tries out night opening

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 3

LEETON, Friday: Leeton's 37th annual agricultural show, which commenced this morning in fine weather, remained open tonight in an experiment which proved successful…

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Change in date suggested for annual sheep show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 7

Queensland sheepbreeders have supported a proposal by the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Association to switch the date…

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Spring Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 October 1952 · page 2

Wagga garden enthusiasts will welcome the opportunity of exhibiting their blooms at the flower show to be held on…

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Hockey Carnival Spectacular Play and Becoming Costumes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 6 October 1952 · page 2

The above event took place in the sportsground yesterday. The carnival was played under ideal conditions and there was a fair crowd…

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Town Crowded on Show Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 5

The Roxy Theatre and Coles entertainers showed to packed houses on Saturday night. On account of the annual show there…

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Kennel Club's Inaugural Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 2

The Wagga Kennel Club Committee last night decided to hold its inaugural show at the Showground on Saturday…

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Korean Comforts Carnival Leeton, Saturday. Morning, November 1st

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 5

A meeting will be held in the Shire Chambers, to-morrow (Wednesday) night of all organisations that will…

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Leeton Show Photographic Section Well Supplied

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 1

Mr. J. P. Carney, of Griffith, judge of the Fine Arts Section, commenting on the exhibits, said that the photographic section was…

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President's comments on the record Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 2

The president of the Show Society (Mr. T. W. Napthali) was elated with the success of the Show. In an Interview…

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Child Kicked by Pony at Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 5

A girl aged about 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Martin, of Brobenah road, received a fractured right leg when she fell off…

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Leeton Show Quality of dogs very good

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 1

Mr. O. W. L. Walker, of Sydney, said that there was a good display in the dog section, and the…

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Lion Was Hot and Bothered in Show Fire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 2

firemen stated that a lion got all hot and bothered when a fire broke out amongst the equipment of a travelling circus at…

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Night Show proved popular Big Crowd Viewed Pavilions Under Electric Light

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 2

The showground was thronged on Friday night with patrons who took the opportunity of inspecting the pavilions…

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Leeton Show No. 1 Pavilion Chief Stewarrd: Mr. T. H. Dunn

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 1

In the No. 1 pavilion the District Exhibit was a spectacular and colourful display reflecting the amazing variety…

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Leeton Show No. 2 Pavilion Chief Steward, Mr. A. E. Bowmaker

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 1

At the southern end of the No. 2 pavilion, the magnificent display of Letona products took pride of place,…

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