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Shows & fairs, 1950

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Guyra Show Society Staged One Of Best Exhibitions in Years

The Land · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 12

DESPITE rain, exhibits at Guyra Show last week surpassed those of previous shows, as almost every product of this rich New England district was on display. Guyra Showground has up-to-date…

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Top Quality South Coast Jersey Cattle Parade at Candelo Show From Our Special Representative

The Land · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 16

A SPLENDID showing of Jersey cattle was a feature of the 64th Annual Show of the Candelo Agricultural, Horticultural, and Dairy Farmers' Association, held last Friday and Saturday on one of the most picturesque showarounds in the State…

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Pantomime's Winning Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 10

Pantomime (S. Cassidy) winning this afternoon's Canterbury Flying Handicap. Persist (E. Cracknell) was…

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Pantomime's Winning Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 12

Pantomime (S. Cassidy) winning this afternoon's Canterbury Flying Handicap. Persist (L. Cracknell) was second and Tamasha (J. Williams) third…

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Seven Clubs in Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 35

Seven clubs will take part in the final restricted surf carnival of the season at Mona Vale tomorrow, starting at 1.30…

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Prizewinners at Newcastle Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 2

Shirley Moore (left) and Ken Smith (right), both of Cardiff, starred in the equestrian section of the Newcastle Show. Shirley (11), was the champion girl rider, winning in classes up to 16 years, while Ken shown on his brown and white piebald in the grand parade, won two firsts and a second…

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29 Die When Rio Stages a Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 2

NEW YORK, Fri.--A four-days pre-Lenten carnival in Rio de Janeiro cost 29 lives and 4680 other casualties. Joy-riding motorists…

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Prize Winners at Newcastle Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 2

Shirley Moore (left) and Ken Smith, (right), both of Cardiff, starred in the equestrian section of the Newcastle Show. Shirley (11), was the champion girl rider, winning in classes up to 16 years, while Ken, shown on his brown and white piebald in the grand parade, won two firsts and a second…

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Storage Batteries Zinc. Reclaim Rubber 20 Years Show Steady Progress for This 3-Unit Australian Factory

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 10

IN terms of years, two decades is a mere drop in the bucket. In the history of industrial concerns, however, the initial 20 years…

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Mona Vale Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 26 February 1950 · page 25

The Mona Vale carnival, postponed from last Saturday, will be held today, with seven clubs competing…

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Fair in Every Way Golden Casket Commission Findings

Truth · Sunday 26 February 1950 · page 13

The Royal Commission investigating the Queensland Golden Casket Art Union reported that it had found no evidence of dishonest or improper practices in the drawing of Casket Nos. 1367, 1241 and 10…

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Show Business Bullfight epic to be costly HOLLYWOOD

The Sun · Sunday 26 February 1950 · page 47

COLUMBIA has given producer - director Robert Rossen a "free go" on costs for his…

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Meuleman, Howard Show Form in N.Z. New Plymouth

The Sun · Sunday 26 February 1950 · page 25

VICTORIANS Ron Howard and Ken Meuleman dominated Australia's innings against Taranaki Association today. At stumps Taranaki had lost 2-7 in reply to Australia's 335…

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POP Fair Share?

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 17

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Attractive watercolor exhibition

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 9

Miss Helen Pennefather, who is exhibiting her watercolors at David Jones' Little Gallery, uses her medium with great vigor and…

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Orange Cup Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 5

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 7f (March 7).—Wattle, 9-11: Beau Robert, 9-5: University. 8-3; Delineate, 8-3; Black Sud, 8-3; Tomboy, 8-2; Lady Finls, 8-1;…

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Surfers Use "Flippers" At Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 6

Palm Beach surfer Theo van Dugteren yesterday used a borrowed pair of fins to win the first…

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Exhibition Building

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 10

THERE should be one drawing of the State Lottery each year to cover appeals such as the suggested use of…

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Exhibition Building

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 10

THERE should, be one drawing of the State Lottery each year to cover appeals such as the suggested use of…

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Exhibition Building

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 21

THERE should be one drawing of the State Lottery each year to cover appeals such as the suggested use of…

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