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Shows & fairs, 1949

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 199

Perth Show Bull For Coonong Stud Grenfell Backs Executive

The Land · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 21

Grenfell F.S.A. Branch has unanimously endorsed the action of the Executive in protesting to the Government against the sale of wheat…

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Bega Stages Grand Show Of Jerseys Before Q'ld. Judge

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 5

OFFICIALS of the Bega Pastoral and Horticultural Society" were enthusiastic about the support given them by the general public and the number and general high quality of entries at the 77th annual show last week. Mr. Percy Ubrihien, who is in his…

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Record Crowds At Maitland's 89th Show Exhibits Reflect Bumper Season

The Land · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 13

DESPITE rain on two of the four days and nights on which it was held, last week's Maitland Show, the 89th in the life of the Hunter River A. and H. Association, was one of the most successful yet held in the…

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Novel Trial By N.Z. Sheep Dogs For Sydney Show

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

FOR the first time in Australia there will be an exhibition by six sheep dogs working as a team in a novel sheep for trial, at the forthcoming Sydney Royal Show. Unique obstacles will be placed at various positions in the ring, when,…

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ON and Off the Farm One-Man Farm Exhibit One-Man Show

The Land · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 5

Mr, Alex Noble, "Fern Hill," Glen innes, with a collection of 102 district varieties of grasses and vine products, had a remarkable one-man…

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Preparing Birds For Show Margin For Selection Correct Washing Ensures Good Appearance

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 March 1949 · page 17

WITH the resumption of a normal programme of poultry shows, much interest has been aroused in methods of preparing poultry for exhibition. For those who have had no previous experience in this direction, the following hints…

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Armidale Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 4

The Governor-General, Mr. W. J. McKell, and the Mayor of Armidale, Alderman L. E. Dawson, leaving Central Park after a civic reception yesterday. Mr. McKell will open the three-day Aviation and Agriculture Exhibition…

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Rain Threat to Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 1

ARMIDALE, Friday.—Bad flying weather this afternoon threatened Armidale Aero Club's three-day Aviation and…

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Surf Carnival "Definitely On"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 9

The president of the Surf Lifesaving Association, Judge Curlewis, said last night that the Australian surf championships would be definitely held at Bondi to-day "rain or shine."…

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Show Still Cramped for Space

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 5

Although a decision by the Storemen and Packers' Union to modify the ban on the movement of wool…

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Gov.-gen. Visits Armidale Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 11

ARMIDALE, Fri.--The Governor-General (Mr. W. J. McKell) and Mrs. McKell arrived here today…

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Big Show for Boys Home

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 10

A BIG boxing, wrestling and vaudeville show in aid of the Westmead Boys' Home will be staged at Leichhardt…

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Show Still Cramped for Space

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 4

Although a decision by the Storemen and Packers' Union to modify the ban on the movement of wool…

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Show to Goon Problem Of Wool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 1

A decision by storemen and packers yesterday modifying the ban on the movement of wool…

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N. Bondi Retains March Past Title 7000 Crowd See Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 9

North Bondi Surf Club retained its Australian march past title at the Australian championship carnival at Bondi today, when it defeated former champions Maroubra, with…

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Brisbane Lifesavers Injured Lorry Accident Near Beach Men Visiting for Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 4

FOUR Queensland lifesavers were seriously injured and others suffered shock when the tarpaulin canopy on a lorry on which they were travelling in…

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Beach Relay Carnival Storm Centre 2 Clubs Out in the Heats

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 10

Two clubs, Coogee and Collaroy, were disqualified in the beach relay event of the Australian Surf Carnival Championships at Bondi today. Coogee resented the…

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Brisbane Lifesavers Injured Bridge Accident On Lorry Men Visiting for Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 4

FOUR Queensland lifesavers were seriously injured and others suffered shock when the tarpaulin canopy on a lorry on which they were travelling in…

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Brisbane Lifesavers Injured Lorry Accident Near Beach Men Visiting for Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 4

FOUR Queensland lifesavers were seriously injured and others suffered shock when the tarpaulin canopy on a Sorry on which they were travelling in…

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Brisbane Lifesavers Injured Lorry Accident Near Beach Men Visiting for Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 March 1949 · page 4

FOUR Queensland lifesavers were seriously injured and others suffered shock when the tarpaulin canopy on a lorry on which they were travelling in…

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