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Shows & fairs, 1950

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Exhibition of Labels for Export

Daily Mirror · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 3

An exhibition by the Department of Commerce and Agriculture to help Australian exporters…

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Boy Dies After Fall In Show Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 1

Morris Gordon, 13, of St. Elmo Parade, Kingsgrove, died in Parramatta Hospital last night after an accident at the…

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Easter Show Preparations

Truth · Sunday 5 March 1950 · page 5

They're at it again at the Showground! Vanguard of a huge army of painters, bricklayers,…

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Lott Steals The Show Again

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 5 March 1950 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Twice now in recent weeks jockey L. Lott has stolen the show in a major race by winning on St. Razzle. At Moonee Valley, in the C. F. Orr Stakes, Lott stole…

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The Sunday Herald. PLAYTIME Juniors Ready For Show

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 5 March 1950 · page 1

When the Royal Sydney Show of 1950 is opened on April 1 this year it will be the culmination of 12 months of preparation both in the city and country. NOT only have a small army of carpenters, electricians and…

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Show Business Star film role for Australian LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 5 March 1950 · page 43

AFTER working as a typist, Australian actress Thelma Grigg has scooped a starring…

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Photo Finishes Yesterday's form analysed at Finish Track Fair Moorefield 43'50 at Lease

The Sun · Sunday 5 March 1950 · page 23

Two-Year-Old Handicap, 6 furlongs Oversight, 7.9, F. Hickey, 331, 1. Fine Girl, 7.9, ed. 7.10, E. Doon, 92, 2. So Bright, 8.11, ed. 8.6, S. Cassidy, evens, 3. Tote win: 186-. Place: 312-, 63, 69. Maiden Handicap, 1 mile…

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Pat Borthwick Tells Of Women In Sport Softball Carnival In Sydney Soon

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 5 March 1950 · page 14

SOFTBALL players from South Australia and Queensland will soon be arriving in Sydney for the all-Australian carnival…

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Packing Goods Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 5

A five-day exhibition of methods of packaging export goods from nine countries, will open in the Gloucester Room,…

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Ballot in union 'fair'

The Sun · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 3

Mr. Justice Roper in the Equity Court today held that a recent ballot by the NSW Branch of the Transport…

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Outlook Fair, But Not the Weather

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

These two pretty girls watching the parade of the Sydney University Regiment today were equipped…

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Outlook Fair, But Not the Weather

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

These two pretty girls watching the parade of the Sydney University Regiment today were equipped…

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Outlook Fair, But Not the Weather

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

These two pretty girls watching the parade of the Sydney University Regiment today were equipped…

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Outlook Fair, But Not the Weather

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

These two pretty girls watching the parade of the Sydney University Regiment today were equipped…

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Vigoro National Carnival, at Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 7

New South Wales, 57 (E. Difford 17, B. Jabour 7, E. Evans, not out. 5; T. Mumford 3-19, J. Patterson 2-6, R. Roper 1-17). and 6-21 (A. Rabey 5. H…

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Castle Hill Show Starts on

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 8

This year's annual Castle Hill Show will be held next Friday and Saturday. Included in the show features…

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Melb. Mid Week Race Trials Show Form

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 19

Preparing fo their engagements at mid-week meetings in the country, several horses worked well on various tracks…

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Exhibition Dives

The Sun · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 31

Miss Noeline Maclean, Empire Games diver and NSW champion, will give exhibitions tomorrow at the annual…

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Preparing for Show

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 9

Carpenter Max Osborne, of Marrickville, has a cheerful grin as he works at the Showground in…

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Preparing for Show

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 9

Carpenter Max Osborne, of Marrickville, has a cheerful grin as he works at the Showground in…

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