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Shows & fairs, 1953

861 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 44

Carnival Held for Kindergartens

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1953 · page 3

The Wagga Free Nursery Kindergarten Society' annual carnival, which was held in the Town Hall Gardens on Saturday afternoon and evening, was financially very successful, although…

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1954 Show Dates

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 November 1953 · page 3

At the South-West Show Association's annual meeting held at Ardlethan on October 16, the following dates for Shows in the…

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Lockhart Show Makes Over £400 President Congratulated

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1953 · page 1

At a settling-up meeting of the Lockhart Agricultural and Pastoral Society recently the President, Mr. E. G. Alexander, was congratulated upon the fact that despite the inclement weather the annual show had resulted in a profit of over £400…

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Kindergarten carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 2

SIR,—I should like through your columns, on behalf of the Wagga Free Nursery Kindergarten Society, to express…

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Show Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 2

A grand total of 2300 entries were received for the 1953 show, and 229 exhibitors participated in the…

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Royal faintly gay at variety show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday (A.J.P.): A Royal Command variety performance at London's Clolseum last night went with a zip and pleased the Queen, the duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret so much that they joined with the rest of the audience…

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Council to Seek "Economy Homes'' Photos Show "Glorified' Butter Boxes"

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 7

The Junee Municipal Council will ask the Housing Commission to erect two "Economy Houses" in Junee,…

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Additional Flower Show Awards

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 4

Additional awards made at last Friday’s Flower Show were:— Special Prize Winners—…

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New Mid-Season Maize Hybrids Show High Drought Resistance

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 6

New mid-season maize hybrids, developed by the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture, in addition to outylelding the open pollinated varieties, Funk’s Yellow Dent and Golden Superb by extensive margins also show Improved blight and…

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Yanco Public School Carnival To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 2

Preparations for the carnival are proceeding to schedule. There is every indication to show that all stalls will be well stacked and…

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Late Change in Election System. "Not a Fair Go", Says Shire Councillor

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 5

"It is certainly not a fair go", commented Cr. A J. Cowled at the Illabo Shire Council meeting when the…

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Gundagai Show Committee Praised by Veteran Horse Owner

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 1

MR. TOM DWYER, well known and veteran horse owner and trainer, of Young, thinks that the committee of the Gundagai P. and A. Society Is the best In the South, and avers that others might well emulate them…

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Annual Scottish Fair in Junee Successful Function of Ladies' Guild

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 3

The Presbyterian Womens' Guild Scottish Fair, held on Friday last was an outstanding success, both socially and…

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Ganmain Gladioli Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 8

A Gladioli Show is to be held in the Ganmain Red Cross rooms, on 28th November commencing at 2 p.m…

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Trial Swimming Carnival Rehearsal for pool opening

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 8

A "full dress rehearsal" will be held next Thursday night by the Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club in readiness for the opening carnival to be held…

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Kennel Club Discusses Show Details

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 November 1953 · page 7

Three Wagga All Breed Kennel Club members were last night nominated for the position of R.A.S. representatives in the Riverina…

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South West Show Associations' Council Show Dates Fixed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Council of South-west Show Associations held at Ardlethan on 16th October, the following show dates…

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Galaxy of swim stars for Wagga carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 10

Where is the limit to the number of stars that can appear at one time at a country swim meet. On November 28, Just over week from now, Riverina…

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Smashes Upset Plans For Model Plane Show

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 2

Last week-end the Cootamundra. Model Aero Club gave an exhibition of flying at the Far West Carnival held in Albert…

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"Variety Fair"

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 November 1953 · page 4

On Monday, 30th November next, the recently-formed Tumut Revue Club brings a totally new type of entertainment to the…

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