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Shows & fairs, 1949

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 199

Preparing for Governor's Visit Penrith Show Opening

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 1

A TENTATIVE programme for the visit of the Governor, Lieut.-General John Northcott, C.B., M.V.O., to Penrith on…

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Atomic Show As Feature Of British Industries Fair

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 8

AN stomie energy stand will be a feature of this year's British Industries Fair. The display will show the proigress…

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Stanwell Park Surf Carnival

The Observer · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 3

Last Saturday our Club attended the Stanwell Park Carnival and a realy enjoyable day was had by all who went…

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Sheep Show Costs Higher

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 6

SYDNEY Sheep Show luncheons, which last year cost 4/6, might be 6/- or over, this year…

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Shearing Costs Show Marked Increase

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 20

RATES under the Federal Pastoral Award had risen more than 20 per cent, during the past 12 month, and cost of board for "found" men and all expenses associated with shearing operationa had shown marked increases, stated the…

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Camera Shots At Berry Show

The Land · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 14

Some of the prizcwinning hacks and ponies in the grand parade at last week's Berry Show. Riding events were well contested and horses and riders made an attractive picture on the pretty Berry Showground. The new president and secretary of Berry Show snapped by "The Land"…

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Girl Runner Talks On Radio Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 17

Telegraph athletics writer Jack Ayling will interview 17-years-old Lithgow runner…

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Savings Bank Deposits Show Good Increase

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 16

SCAVINGS bank deposits in Australia increased in 1948 by 4 per cent.—from £6641.0 million to £688.4…

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A.J.C. Dope Penalty "Not Fair" Owner Cites Barita Case

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 20

Mr. Ray Bowcock said last night that the A.J.C. should give the lessor of a disqualified horse a chance to race the horse in his own name…

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N.Z. Yearling Averages Show Good Lift

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 12

WRITING to "Abercorn." Mr. J. F. Guthrie, C. B.E., Geelong (Vic.). states: And what a great horse Abercorn was I He and Chester bring…

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Goulburn Valley Tomato Crops Show Heavy Spotted Wilt

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 8

VICTORIAN Department of Agriculture reports that shotted will is more than usually prevalent in Goulburn Valley…

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Confusion Over Truck Bookings for Royal Show Stock

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 2

THE N.S.W. Department of Ball ways does not seem to be able to make up its mind on the matter of advanced bookings for…

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Dairy Cattle Exhibits At Berry's 61st Show Were Outstanding

The Land · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 16

THE annual Berry Show is a popular South Coast fixture. A particularly large attendance was present at the 1949 exhibition held last week-end. This was the Berry A. and H. Association's 61st Show and the display of dairy cattle was one of the best sections seen on the coast this year…

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Figures Show That Horses Have Advantage In Farming Costs

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 14

IT seems to me that the question of whether a man on the land should purchase a tractor or a team should be primarily based upon the economic position; that is to say, before purchasing either, the man concerned should ask himself the…

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United "States Buyers Show Greater Desire To Purchase Wool

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 6

THE wool market generally has been maintained on recent levels. The better length fleece in commanding the strongest competition…

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Ram From Wonga Tops Market Buyers Start Slowly And Show Discrimination Bn Bidding Successful Sale At Goulburn

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 6

A SUCCESSFUL sale of 225 stud and flock Merino rams from 14 leading studs was conducted in Goulburn last Thursday. The auction was the 44th of its kind to be held at that centre. All rams offered were In…

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Good Season Helps Beef Show Teams Attractive Stock Being Prepared For Coming Exhibitions Dramatic Change In Hunter Valley

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1949 · page 20

A BUND ANT growth for miles in every direction was the keynote in pastoral areas of the Hunter Valley and Liverpool Plains districts visited last week. Deep swards reflected the great richness of the Hunter [?] reapond to kindly seasonal…

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‘Not Fair Go,’ Said Tunnellers

Tribune · Saturday 12 February 1949 · page 6

DALLEY STREET AWU tunnellers (left to right) Jim Hartnett, Marty Walsh, George Grant and Les Armstrong, who were interviewed by the Tribune this week on their reaction to AWU general secretary Dougherty’s new salary of £32 a week, with a…

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Surf Carnival Shark Alarm Stops Swims

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 February 1949 · page 7

Cries of "Shark, shark!" toy the leader of the Junior surf race, Keith Huntington, of Dee Why, caused a…

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"Australia Fair"

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 13 February 1949 · page 3

"ADVANCE Australia Fair," our unofficial national anthem, was composed in a bus. Here is the composer's own story…

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