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Shows & fairs, 1949

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In New Victory Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 26

Adele Jergens and her partners make a striking group in "Slightly French," which commences at the Victory Theatre on Friday…

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Cars, Radios, etc., at Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 5

The New Ford for '49 will be on exhibition at Penrith Show this Friday and Saturday, at Central Garage Penrith Pty. Ltd's. stand. The car may…

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Nepean Show will Establish New Records

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 1

Nepean Show, to be held this Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, with a night session on Friday, will beat all previous local Shows in the number…

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Date Decided for 50th Sheep Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 26

THE N.S.W. Sheepbreeders Association will conduct its fiftieth Annual Sheep Show at the Showground on May 26, 27…

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Date Decided for 50th Sheep Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 21

THE N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Association will conduct its fiftieth Annual Sheep Show at the Showground on May 26, 27…

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Fair Shares

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 2

IT is a wonder that the world was able to survive at all after the second world war. Bui the peoples of the world ate pretty tough and now…

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A Stirring Arts Exhibition

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 5

The Warsaw Jewish Historical Institute is located in the only house left standing within the confines of the one-time ghetto, close to the site of the former main synagogue. There I saw an exhibition of fine arts, unique…

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Royal Show Meetings

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 4

ARRANGEMENTS for meeting" and other functions of Mock breed societies and agricultural organisations during the currency of the…

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Show Arena Thrills

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 1

Bullock riding at last week's Guyra Show proved a crowd pleaser. The…

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Yass Holds Record Show Outstanding Exhibition Of Merino Sheep And Wool Presentation To Walter T. Merriman

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 3

ON Friday and Saturday last the Yass P. and A. Association held the most successful' show of its history. Exhibit entries were a record, and the attendance the best seen on the local showground. The official opening was performed by the N.S.W. Governor (Lt. General Northcott) who complimented the exhibitors on "one of the finest…

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Owner On 2UW Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 17

Turf writer Jack Allison will interview De La Salle's owner, Mr. V. J. Byrnes, on the…

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Trotting Entries For Gundagai Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 10

ENTRIES for the trolling section at Gundagai show will close on March 15, states the secretary (Mr. J. C. Sattler) The date has been…

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"Best Lady Rider of the Show"

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 1

Mrs. Lang, of Gunnedah, who gained the award for best lady rider of the show at last week's successful Guyra Show. The horse is Mr. R. Campbell's "Prince." Other Guyra Show Pictures.—Page 17…

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Show Society Honors Yass Sheep Breeder

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 3

NO man had done more ill cm Mr. 'Waller Merriman in helping to raise the standard of the Australian, sheep and wool industry, said the State Governor (Lt, Gen, Northcott) at Yass Show last week…

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Rich Guyra District Stages Splendid Show

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 16

GUYRA, on the New England Tablelands, is in the centre of a famous mixed farming district, and its resources were availed of to a very large extent in providing food for the armed forces…

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Sir L. Bracegirdle To Open Gulgong Show

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 13

Entries are rolling in for the Gulgong Show, which Admiral Sir, Leigh ton Bracegirdle will officially open on Saturday, March 12…

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F.S.A. President To Open Armidale Show

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 3

General president; of the Farmers and Settlers' Association (Mr. Hugh S. Roberton) has accepted an invitation to open the Armidale Show on…

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Dept. Of Agric. Pigs For The Royal Show

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 8

The Department of Agriculture will be solidly represented in the pig classes at the forthcoming Sydney Royal Show. The Experiment Farms…

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Yass Show Attracted Magnificent Displays of Sheep and Beef Cattle

The Land · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 11

MAGINIFICENT display of Merino sheep, beef cattle and light horses plus exciting wood chopping events, combined So make last Week's Yass Show the most successful of the Society's 73 fixtures The Show, which was held in beautiful weather, was officially opened by the State…

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Fresh Growth Of Pasture Advantage To Rabbit Sydney Show Animals Are Now Approaching Their Prime

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 8

NARROMINE, Monday.—Good falls of rain of up to 2 in. have fallen in most districts visited this week. The country has responded well and a fresh growth of pastures will bring stock forward in condition for the winter…

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