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Shows & fairs, 1955

582 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 30

Sidelights on the Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 39

WINNING CARCASE in the pure-bred steer carcase classes was shown by Mr. R. A. Whitfield, of Towarra, Bingara. A Hereford steer of 1090 lb. liveweight it was unplaced on the hoof…

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Inspiration From The Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 2

The official opening of Sydney's Royal Easter Show yesterday, with half a million pounds worth of animals in the Grand Parade, was, as usual, the focal point of this great…

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People At The Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 19

SHORTHORN PARTY (I. to r.): Mr. R. Pearson, Coonamble; Mrs. J. Waugh, of Gulargambone; Mr. J. Cussen, of Sydney; Mrs. F. Hood, of Albury; Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Cussen at the Shorthorn Society's dinner. THEY DIDN'T MIND THE RAIN: A group of A.I.S. officials at the Show included (I. to r.) Messrs. A…

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A Place For Children In all the hustle and bustle and fair-ground atmosphere at the Show there's a small oasis

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 24

It's the creche and baby minding centre run by the Sydney Day Nursery and Nursery…

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Top Racehorses for Sydney Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 56

Knave is expected to do well at the big meeting at Randwick next Saturday, after his victory in the V.R.C. Sires' Produce Stakes recently, the most important race for two-year-olds. He might well win the A.J.C. Sires'…

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Beef Cattle At The Show Buyer Resistance At Show Stud Stock Sales

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 10

Demand for stud cattle was uneven at stud stock sales at the Show this year, although many excellent animals were on offer, particularly young heifers of the Shorthorn, Poll Shorthorn, Hereford and Poll Hereford…

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The Show Gets Into Its Stride

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 7

HELICOPTER IN THE RING: A helicopter about to land a man in a Duck after rescuing him from an improvised "house top" at the Show. This was an episode in a spectacular flood rescue demonstration during the Show…

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"Remote Control" Trend In Show Machinery

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 40

A wide range of farming equipment which includes some striking new designs in tractors is on display in the machinery section of the Royal Easter Show this year…

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The Show Scene (From previous page)

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 24

That mobile Turkish bath, the plastic raincoat, is everywhere with us in the city, but it certainly…

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Royal Show Opening (Continued from Page 1)

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 3

"To this end, the highly organised network of country agricultural societies renders valuable assistance…

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Many New Styles Among Cars At The Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 42

A review of the motor cars on show at the Sydney Royal Easter Show gives the visitor the impression that car manufacturers, both in Australia and overseas, are doing their utmost to satisfy the customers' wishes…

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Successes at Royal Show Nepean Cattle Score Well

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 4

Nepean district again achieved much success with cattle exhibits at the Royal Show. Those good quality exhibitors…

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Home and Fashion Show Week Parties Get A Good Start

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 23

Sparkling sunshine brought out a cheerful crop of lightly clad country visitors when the Show opened on Friday. Many of the…

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Two-day Carnival

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 13 April 1955 · page 7

Girraween Toongabbie Park Trust Committee requested from Holroyd Council permission to hold a two-day carnival in Portico…

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Gromyko interview Soviet's Disarm Plan Fair to All

Tribune · Wednesday 13 April 1955 · page 3

LONDON: Soviet disarmament proposals envisage that disarming will be carried out under…

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50 Years Motor-cycling History Theme of Unique Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 April 1955 · page 16

State's first exhibition of vintage motor-cycles, many veterans of the now defunct Penrith and Maroubra speedways, will be held at Auburn at the end of this month. More than 50 machines are expected to…

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Local Wins in Royal Show Paraders' Prize to K. DWYER

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 April 1955 · page 1

Kevin Dwyer, of Cranebrook, was awarded the special prize for the best parader of cattle, A.I.S. section, at the Royal…

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Fair Play and Jucstice

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 April 1955 · page 2

The one-sided attitude and anti- Israel leading article published in the “Sydney Morning Herald,” on March 31st, in connection with the Security Council’s resolution about the Gaza incident, is by…

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Demand Is Fair On Smithfield Market

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 April 1955 · page 43

Trade at the London meat market last Week for alf descriptions of meat was fair. Moderate supplies of chilled beef reached the market. However, the volume of trade in frozen beef hindquarters, fores and crops, including private…

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To Judge O'ld Sheep Fair

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 April 1955 · page 3

BATHURST.— A sought-after authority on Merino sheep, Mr. W. T. (Bill) Pratley, of…

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