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Shows & fairs, 1945

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Veteran Riders at Tumut Show

The Land · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 14

These gentlemen riders were competitors in the class at Tumut Show for best rider over 60 years of age. From left: Messrs. Jim Armstrong (71) winner. Tom Davis (78) second, J. B. Sharp (63), and George Edwards (72)…

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Trotting Winners At Jubilee Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 9

THE quality of the trotters at the Queanbeyan Jubilee show, where he officiated a shandicapper and stipendiary steward…

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Wools Show Effects of Drought

The Land · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 28

Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company Limited report- Our Catalogue on Tuesday comprised mainly clips, which were late summer shorn,…

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Prominent Part in Show Ring

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 12

WOMEN and children took a prominent part in the ring events at tho Mora' Vale show…

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Holiday Sought For Manilla Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 4

IN addition to the usual stock features and exhibitions of primary production at Manilla show on April 20 and 21, an energetic committee is…

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Took Show Honors for Romney Marsh

The Land · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 32

This Romney Marsh ram won championship honors for Mr. James Robinson, Kimo Stud, Gundagai, at last week's Tumut Show. Mr. Robinson also exhibited the champion Romney Marsh [?]…

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Moss Vale Show Proves Great Success

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 7

A HIGHLY successful show was held at Moss Vale on March 2 and 3 by the Berrima District A.H. and I. Society. It was the first show after a recess of four years. Gate receipts were beaten only…

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Production Class Popular At Moss Vale Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 6

ONE of the most Important and Interesting classes in the cattle section at the Moss Vale show was that for type and…

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Bega Show Draws Entry Of Good Birds

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 14

AN excellent display of poultry was judgedx at Bega show last week by Mr. W. Giles, ronaventure, mt. Druit…

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Show Reveals Progress of Junior Farmers On South Coast

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 7

GENERAL quality of exhibits at the Gerringong District Junior Farmers' Club show, on Saturday last, was a credit to the young farmers of the district. In officially opening the show…

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Seven Cakes at Canteen Party Stage Show and Radio Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 6

So many Service men and women attended the first birth day party of the Stage Door Canteen last night that it was…

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Rockdale's Fifth Ward. to Be or Not to Be? Associations Show Resentment

The St George Call · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 1

Admittedly, there is pronounced interest created throughout Rockdale Municipality as to whether the result of a recent Referendum in favor of an additional…

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Correspondents Discuss Wheat Price Problem Govt's Duty to Pay Fair Wheat Price to the Editor of "The Land."

The Land · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 11

Sir.—Hand the Federal Government fully realised the urgency and justice of the request made by the F.S.A. for a guarantee of 5/2 per bushel as…

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Tumut's Show Attracts Record Entries; Exhibits of High Quality Despite Drought by Our Special Representative

The Land · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 16

LAST week's Tumut Show, the 70th consecutive event since the local P. & A. Association was formed, attracted record entries despite the drought. Tumut P. and A. Association is one of the oldest country societies in the Commonwealth and one of the few to carry on with annual shows during the whole of the war period…

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Far South Coast Jerseys on Parade New Records Created National Show Displays Wealth of Progressive Dairy District

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 6

BEGA A. P. and H. Society's Far South Coast National Show last week was one of the best shows the Society has yet staged. The outstand-ing feature was the excellent display of Jersey cattle. Cows and heifers were strong numerically and of fine…

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Fair Women Sweated

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 11

AT the Victorian State reception to the Gloucesters at the National Gallery. the 1,500 odd guests of Premier Dunstan…

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Surf Board Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 11

FIRST annual championship carnival of the Australian Surf Board Association will be held tomorrow morning at North Bondi. Proceedings…

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Surf Board Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 13

FIRST annual championship carnival of the Australian Surf Board Association will be held tomorrow morning at North Bondi. Proceedings…

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Surf Board Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 13

FIRST annual championship carnival of the Australian Surf Board Association will be held tomorrow morning at North Bondi. Proceedings…

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Surf Board Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 13

FIRST annual championship carnival of the Australian Surf Board Association will be held tomorrow - morning at North Bondi. Proceedmgs…

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