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Shows & fairs, 1953

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First S.W.D. carnival at Temora Tonight

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1953 · page 2

Swimmers from all dabs in the South-western Districts will meet in the first S.W.D.A.S.A. swim carnival of the season at Temora tonight…

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Another Carnival at Beach on March 1

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 2

Wagga lifesavers are already planning another beach carnival. The last beach carnival was held by the club on Sunday, December 28…

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England Prepares its Greatest Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 6

Though the coronation or Queen Elizabeth II is still more than five months off, the river of official and private money—£100,000,000 — that…

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How Two Gundagai Streets Were Named Doctor Staged Punch And Judy Show In Family Hotel

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 10

For more than 300 years the puppet show “Punch and Judy” has thrilled the hearts of millions of children. It was, the performance of one such show that led to the naming of two Gundagai streets…

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Swimmers ready for carnival circuit

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1953 · page 6

The Country Swimming Championships, the biggest carnival outside the State Championships, is to be held in West Wyalong over the…

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England Prepares Its Greatest Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 9 January 1953 · page 3

Though the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is still more than six months off, the river of official and private money--£100,000…

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Seven Weeks to the Gundagai Show

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 January 1953 · page 1

In seven weeks time, the annual Gundagai P. and A. Society’s Show will b held. For this year special added…

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Swimming Against Time Saturday Night's Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 4

Fifty of the South-Western district's fastest men swimmers will be competing against the clock at the Olympic Pool…

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Our Sharks Show No Hesitation

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 1

CAIRNS, Wednesday: Australian sharks are more carnivorous than sharks in other parts of the world, according…

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Easier Monday Carnival Public Meeting Decides to Open a Subscription List

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 2

These was only n flair attendance of the Public present at the public meeting convened by the Mayor (Alc. W. G. Armstrong) last evening for…

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Praise for Shire Men Show Great Working Spirit And Co-operation

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 2

The Gundagai Shire Councillors are very pleased with the great work performed by their outdoor staff, and these…

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AMBULANCE Night Sports and Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 2

Everything is in readiness for a great night on Saturday night. Forty-one riders have nominated for the big cycling races and the…

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To Judge Sth. Wagga Catholic Flower Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Cameadow, O.B.E., of Kew, Melbourne, president of the Royal Horticultural Society, has accepted an…

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Coota's Swim Carnival Tonight

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1953 · page 8

Strong representation from the Wagga Swimming Club should provide some keen competition at Cootamundra's…

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Carruthers' eye cut in exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday: World bantamweight champion Jimmy Carruthers had his right eye cut is the second…

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Bumper Year Will Boost Gundagai’s Annual Show All Records Could Be Smashed By 1953 Exhibition

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 1

IN six weeks time Gundagai will stage its annual Pastoral and Agricultural exhibition, and if farmers and graziers give the exhibition the support it merits, then the district will be able to stage a record display…

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New Show Ring to Be Erected This Week

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 1

Gundagai’s new Show ring will be erected on Wednesday and Thursday next. All interested in the P. &…

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Big Crowd at Local Swimming Carnival Excellent Racing by District Stars

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 January 1953 · page 4

There was a splendid attendance of spectators at the Cootamundra Amateur Swimming Club S.W.D.S.A.'s carnival at the Olympic Pool on Saturday night…

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Cattle at Royal Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wed.: Nearly 2000 head would be paraded in the beef and dairy classes at this year's Royal Show…

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Gundagai Hospital Finances Show Improvement

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 1

The economy drive being conducted by the Gundagai District Hospital has shown some effect; as evidenced by…

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