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Shows & fairs, 1953

861 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 44

Despite Damage by the Rain Good Blooms at St. Luke's Flower Show

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 16 October 1953 · page 1

It is rather extraordinary that after yesterday's damaging rain the entries in St. Luke's Flower Show to-day…

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Spring Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1953 · page 2

The Spring Rose Show will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 22 and 23 in St. Andrew's Hall. All lovers of…

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Primary Schools' Athletic Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1953 · page 3

Friday week last lent itself admirably for the Primary Schools' athletic carnival, held on the Leeton showground, when 14 schools…

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New Records Made at Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1953 · page 3

HOLBROOK, Sunday: Favored with perfect weather, new records were created at the 71st Holbrook Show on Saturday. Gate takings amounted to a record £260…

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Junior Farmer Show Held at Tumut

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1953 · page 3

Wagga Junior Farmers took many prizes at the Tumut Junion Farmer Show last Saturday. It was the first Junior Farmer Show held at Tumut, and the first in the district for many years…

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Apathy for Orange Carnival Criticised Queen Procession Said To Be "A Flop"

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 19 October 1953 · page 1

The apathy of the majority of Orange residents in the recent Cherry Blossom carnival is bitterly resented by the…

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Estimated Profit From St. Luke's Spring Bower Show in Junee Is That £300 Will Be Available

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 19 October 1953 · page 2

MR. WOODS, OF WAGGA, WHO TRAVELS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN N.S.W. JUDGING AT FLOWER SHOWS, SAID THAT THE STANDARD OF BLOOMS AT ST. LUKE'S SPRING FLOWER…

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Wamoon School Picnic and Variety Fair

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 3

Despite the uncertain weather on Saturday, October 10, a good crowd came to the Wamoon sports ground for the annual…

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Spring Rose Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 2

Entries close tonight at 8 o'clock at the Wagga Wireless Distributors (opp. the post office), Pitman's Radio House…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Magnificent Display of Blooms

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 2

The Dormitory Hall presented a magnificent spectacle on Friday afternoon when the Annual Flower Show of the…

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Junee Riders at Coota Carnival Scoop the Pool

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 October 1953 · page 5

Although only two members of the Junee motor Cycle Club attended the Carnival on the Cootamundra…

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Junee Show Funds Have Improved During Year Committee Pleased With Success

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 October 1953 · page 8

Despite the regret at having to accept the resignations of some vital officers, the meeting of the committee of…

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Great show of flowers at Brookdale

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 6

The display of flowers at the Brookdale Red Cross flower show, held on Saturday, October 10, exceeded all expectations, 95 entries being received in…

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Sydney Royal Show Horticultural Exhibits to Be Feature

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 8

The Royal Agricultural Society will spend nearly £1200 to make horticulture exhibits a feature of next year's Sydney Royal Show, beginning on 9th…

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Loan Effort Was Only Fair

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 23 October 1953 · page 6

Junee subscribed £12,900 to the 18th. Security Loan. This was announ[?]d yesterday by Mr. Nixon. loan…

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Tumut Junior Farmers' First Show Great Success

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 23 October 1953 · page 3

The Tumut Junior Farmers' Club held its first show in the twenty-three years of the Movement's existence on the Tumut Shrowground on Saturday last and was highly successful from all points of view. The show,…

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South-West Show Association ; Annual Meeting At Ardlethan

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 23 October 1953 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Council of the South Western Show Association (Group 9) was held at Ardlethan on Friday, October 16, the guest speakers being Mr. Allan…

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Excellent Floor Show at 1953 Grecian Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1953 · page 2

The floowshow at last night's Grecian Cabaret Ball in the Kyeamba Smith Hall helped make the Bail one of the most distinctive of the season. Features of the floor show…

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Kindergarten Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 2

The Wagga Free Nursery Kindergarten Society will conduct its annual carnival in Morrow Street on…

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40,000 see Trafalgar Day show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: A crowd of more than 40,000 saw yesterday's Trafalgar Day display by the Royal Australian…

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