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Shows & fairs, 1950

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Royal Show Cattle Judges

The Land · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 6

THE R.A.S. has announced the following cattle judges for the forthcoming Sydney Royal Show. Shorthorns: K. P. McGilvray, Kirkton,…

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Show Season On Again

The Land · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 1

The 1950 Show season commenced with excellent dairy cattle exhibitions on the South Coast. At Dapto last weekend the local show was held under ideal conditions with a good display of stud dairy cattle. Kathleen Timbs, of Albion…

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Carnival Ban Hinders Games Teams' Training

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 24

AUCKLAND, Friday.--Lack of competition is proving a hindrance to overseas athletes striving to reach top form for the Empire Games, beginning tomorrow week. The Games Committee has…

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Northern Branch Show Boat Evening

The St George Call · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 3

Our members, relatives and friends will notice that further Information regarding this evening to be held on Friday night February 3rd, 1950, has…

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Parramatta's Good Young Bird Show

The Land · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 31

THE City of Parramatta and District Poultry Society staged its first annual young bird show at the Granville…

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Horse Show and Gala Day

The St George Call · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 8

The St. George Horse Club will hold Its second annual horse show and gala day on Saturday, February 18, in Barton Park, Bestle Street, Rockdale…

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Ground the Ring at Dapto Show

The Land · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 21

This trio of prize-winning Avrshires were bred and exhibited by Mr. Arthur Lindsay. "Horsley." Dapto. They are being held by Miss Jennifer Boyd, niece of the owner. The animals are, from left: "Horsley Tidy Boy." 1st prize bull. 2 pears and under 3 years, and reserve champion: "Horsley Patron." 1st prize bull…

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Wedding, Party, and Show Among Social Events

Daily Mirror · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 13

Three of the most outstanding social functions last night were Margaret Gillespie's party at the Macquarie Club, the Janet Lee-John Anderson wedding at St. James' King Street, and the premiere of Elmer Rices comedy, "Dream Girl," at the Minerva…

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Wedding, Party, and Show Among Social Events

Daily Mirror · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 13

Three of the most outstanding social functions last night were Margaret Gillespie's party at the Macquarie Club, the Janet Lee-John Anderson wedding at St. James', King Street, and the premiere of Elmer Rice's comedy, "Dream Girl," at the Minerva…

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Wedding, Party, and Show Among Social Events

Daily Mirror · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 13

Three of the most outstanding social functions last night were Margaret Gillespie's party at the Macquarie Club, the Janet Lee-John Anderson wedding at St. James', King Street, and the premiere of Elmer Rice's comedy, "Dream Girl," at the Minerva…

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Plans for J.f.c. Show Camp

The Land · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 9

A PARTY of 20 boys representing junior farmer clubs in Mew South Wales will attend the Royal Easter…

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Wedding, Party, and Show Among Social Events

Daily Mirror · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 13

Three of the most outstanding social functions last night were Margaret Gillespie's party at the Macquarie, Club, the Janet Lee-John Anderson wedding at St. James', King Street, and the premiere of Elmer Rice's comedy, "Dream Girl," at the Minerva…

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Wedding, Party, and Show Among Social Events

Daily Mirror · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 13

Three of the most outstanding social functions fast night were Margaret Gillespie's party at the Macquarie Club, the Janet Lee-John Anderson wedding at St. James', King Street, and the premiere of Elmer Rice's comedy, "Dream Girl," at the Minerva…

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Wedding, Party, and Show Among Social Events

Daily Mirror · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 13

Three of the most outstanding social functions last night were Margaret Gillespie's party at the Macquarie Club, the Janet Lee John Anderson wedding at St. James', King Street, and the premiere of Elmer Rice's comedy, "Dream Girl," at the Minerva…

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Wedding, Party, and Show Among Social Events

Daily Mirror · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 13

Three of the most outstanding social functions last night were Margaret GillesPie's Party at the Macquarie Club, the Janet Lee-John Anderson wedding at St. James', King Street, and the premiere of Elmer Rice's comedy, "Dream Girl," at the Minerva…

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No Disease in Cattle Royal Show Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

All cattle exhibited at this year's Sydney Royal Show (April 1 to 12) must be certified free from disease…

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Figures For Sales In N.S.W. Show Big Increase

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 16

A REVIEW of the figures of livestock sales by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. in New South…

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T.B. And C.Ab. Test Conditions Stand For Royal Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

ALL cattle exhibits at the Sydney Royal Show must be certified free of T.B. and C.Ab. by an approved veterinary officer or certified as having been inoculated with Strain 19 vaccine…

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Good Show At Dapto, Despite Rain Damaged Ground Impressive Parades Of Dairy Cattle

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 5

OFFICIALS of Dapto A. and H. Society were wondering last week whether their 1950 show would be held. On Thursday—the day before the opening—heavy rain damaged the ground and ring. However, large working parties swung into action in efforts to dry the ground, spreading loads of ashes as soon as the rain ceased…

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Quality Dairy Cattle in Splendid Display at Dapto's 1950 Show From Our Special Representative

The Land · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 18

A SPLENDID exhibition of dairy cattle was paraded at the 1950 Show of Dapto A. and P. Society last week-end. Some sections were not so well filled as in previous years but the quality of the exhibits was outstanding and well up to the usual high standard of coastal Shows…

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