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Shows & fairs, 1955

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Kiama's 107Th Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1955 · page 20

JUDGES OF JUNIOR FARMERS: Misses E. Cullen, of Kiama, and. A. Musgrave, of Wollongong, were judges of the Junior Farmers' girls' section at Khama Show. With them are Mrs. D. Swinson, of Dunedoo (third from left); Miss Wilga Musgrave, of Wollongong, and Michael Swinson. Vegetables, farm produce, flowers, cooking, preserved fruit and sewing were judged in the Junior Farmer section…

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One Woman's Viewpoint Let's Give Mum A Fair Go!

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1955 · page 18

In farming, there has always been a tendency to give the women the tedious and unqualified work and the humdrum jobs. "Mum's too busy— anyway, she wouldn't be interested," is the usual excuse…

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Carnival Features

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 9 February 1955 · page 4

There an quite a few side-wagers on the outcome of the big challenge tug-o'-war between the three hotels in Fairfied…

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Granville Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1955 · page 14

A big gathering attended the Granville Agricultural Society's "Anniversary Show," held recently on the…

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Where the people rule Fashion show

Tribune · Wednesday 9 February 1955 · page 6

BUDAPEST was recently the setting for the third fashion show of the People's Democracies. Two hundred and fifty models were…

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Nepean Show Feb'y. 25, 26

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1955 · page 5

Terrific interest is being taken in the Nepean Show, reports the energetic secretary, Mr. Mel Roberts…

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Smithfield Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1955 · page 37

The 1955 Smithfield Show and Agricultural Machinery Exhibition will be held from December 5 to 9 on similar…

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At Berry Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1955 · page 13

LEFT: Mrs. L. Binks, of Broughton Village, awarding the A. N. Binks' Memorial Prize (best production prize) to a representative of Berry Training Farm, whose team won this competition. ABOVE: The J. N. King Memorial Cup is presented by Mr. Frank Sims to Mr. G. E. Chittick for the best group of five cows, at Berry Show last week…

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Armidale Dog Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1955 · page 33

Large entries are expected for the Dog Section of the 1955 Armidale District Show on…

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At Sydney Galleries Show of Sixes

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 11 February 1955 · page 5

npHE annual "Show of Sixes ' at the • Macquarie Galleries has been growing in importance, for in this exhibition art lovers can buy paintings…

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DAIRYING Record Entries In All Sections At Berry's Annual Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1955 · page 6

Showers of rain from black skies, which threatened the success of the Berry Show Society's 67th annual show last Friday, cleared later to give perfect weather for an exhibition of record entries in all sections…

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C.w.a., Guildford Flower Show

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 16 February 1955 · page 7

Here is something to interest children residing in Guildford, section E for junior boys and girls to 12 years—essay, subject…

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Drive on Amenities Starting to Show Results

Tribune · Wednesday 16 February 1955 · page 11

TOWNSVILLE.--Results are starting to come from the strong campaign being waged by the AMIEU Retail section for…

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Motors — Services Australian Preview of Tubeless Tyres—gruelling Tests Show Safety Factor

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 February 1955 · page 12

Cars travelling at speeds over 50 m.p.h. jumped from ramps, bounced over railway sleepers and beds of nails during a gruelling demonstration in Parramatta Park, marking the introduction to Australia of tubeless tyres…

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Luddenham's 1955 Show Acclaimed "The Best Ever"

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 February 1955 · page 1

President, officials, and members of Luddenham A. and H. Society are delighted with the success of their Show, held last Friday and Saturday in very favourable weather. Entries and gate takings created…

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Entries Piling in for Nepean Show Next Week, Friday and

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 February 1955 · page 4

The secretary, Mr. Mel Roberts, reports that entries are piling in for Nepean Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday…

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Exhibition Opened

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 February 1955 · page 8

The “This Is Israel Exhibition” was opened by His Excellency Mr. M. Nurock, Minister of Israel, at Mark…

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At Nowra Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1955 · page 13

LINE-UP: The line-up of dairy cattle after the Grand Parade was an impressive sight at last week's Nowra Show. The excellent show-ground and its picturesque surroundings made an ideal setting for the cream of the dairy cattle of the district. FRIESIAN: Brundee Damsel Pride 4th won the Friesian championship for females at Nowra. She was winner of the aged, dry class and was shown by veteran…

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Oberon Show Dogs

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1955 · page 3

Dogs were judged by Mr. R. V. Humphries, of Wattle Grove. He said there were four…

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London Motor Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1955 · page 36

The 1955 Motor Show at Earls Court, London, will be held from October 19 to 29…

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