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Shows & fairs, 1953

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Show awards

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 2

In addition to the following results, other awards at the Leeton Show appear on the back page of this issue…

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Show Presidents Appreciation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 2

Mr. T. Napthali, President of the Leeton Agricultural Society, requested the "Irrigator" to publish the following statement from…

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Swim Carnival plans in hand

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 2

Arrangements for the inaugural carnival to be held at the Wagga Olympic Pool on November 28 are in full swing, and the only business remaining to be…

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Leeton Show Sheaf Tossing Competition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 2

This event again provided interesting entertainment to the public. There were seven competitors at the start…

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Wagga girl's Leeton Show successes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 2

Monica Alchin, of Turner Street, Wagga, who is only eight years old, won the under 16 years girl rider event…

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U.S. Army won't show tank

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Monday A.A.P.): United States Defence Secretary (Mr. Charles Wilson) has vetoed…

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Show officially opened by Hon. A. G. Enticknap

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 1

The Show was officially opened by the Hon. A. G. Enticknap, Minister for Conservation, who spoke…

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Leeton Show No. 1 Pavilion the District Exhibit

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 1

The District Exhibit in No. 1 Pavilion was, as usual one of the spectacular features of the Show this year…

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Quality Will Be Maintained at Ram Show, Sales Tomorrow

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 2

The quality of rams shown and offered for sale at the Riverina ram show and sales tomorrow would maintain the standard of former years. Mr. Lampe, secretary of the A.S.B.B.S. on the forthcoming…

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Leeton Annual Show Magnificent and stirring ring events COLOURFUL and Spectacular Scenes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 October 1953 · page 2

The Thirty-eighth Annual Show of the Leeton Agricultural Society, held in glorious spring weather on Friday and Saturday, eclipsed all previous records for attendance, gate takings, entries in the various sections,…

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Sunday's Dog Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 2

A great deal, of interest is being taken in the Cootamundra Kennel Club's big championship show to be held at…

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Local Items Spring Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 2

Schedules for the St. Andrew's spring rose show to be held Thursday and Friday, October 22 and 23 are now…

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Ram show and sales today

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 2

The secretary of the annual Riverina Stud and Flock Ram Show and Sales (Mr. W. Lampe) last night…

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Coronation Fair and Luncheon Successful Methodist Function in Junee

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 4

The annual Methodist luncheon and Coronation Fair, held in Junee on Friday last was most successful both…

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Photos From Recent Annual Junee Show

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 6

An official group at the Junee Show includes: Cr. H. L. Robertson (President Illabo Shire), Mr. J. Martin (a visitor from Ireland who performed the official opening), Mr. P. J. Hughes, Mr. B. S. Kanaley (President Junee P.A.H. and I. Association) and Mr. H. S. Belling…

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Rootes Group Show Attracted Big Crowds Excellent Display at A.e.r. Service

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 October 1953 · page 2

Cootamundra motorists were last week privileged to have the Rootes Group vericle and parts display at A.E.R. Service, the local dealers. The display was one of the most…

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C.w.a. Exhibition and Fair

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 2

The annual Fair to be held at the Industrial Hall on Saturday has been organised by the local branch of the Country Women's…

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Leeton Show Broke All Records

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 2

The 38th annual show of the Leeton Agricultural Society, held in glorious spring weather on Friday and Saturday last, eclipsed all previous…

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Buffet Supper Concludes Ram Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 2

Last night at Giamis Court the president and committeemen of the organising body of the 1953 Stud and Flock…

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Gundagai’s Next Annual Show Will Feature Trotting Events

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 1

It is reported by the secretary of the Gundagai P. & A. Society (Mr. Gordon Burchell) that the committee expect the…

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