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  2. THE ROYAL SHOW

    The Royal Easter Show was officially opened yesterday by the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, who, in a stirring speech appealing for social unity as an indispensable contribution to the winning of the war, said that the Show was a symbol of a united national effort, "a ...

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  3. GREAT PIGEON CLASSES.

    There were sonic outstanding classes among the pigeons this year. There has rarely been a better showing of utility birds, and the fancy ...

    Article : 400 words
  4. BIG MILITARY PARADE.

    As a finale to the big Army and R.A.A.F. review at the Royal Show to-night a cavalry gallop will be stayed by a composite squadron of 150 ...

    Article : 131 words
  5. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

    A particularly bright ring programme will be presented to-day. There will be judging in the dog and horticultural sections, a number of ...

    Article : 275 words
  6. GOVERNOR DECLARES SHOW OPEN

    The Governor, Lord Wakehurst, officially opening the Show yesterday. On the left (in front) is the President of the Royal Agricultural Society, Sir Samuel Hordern, and on the right is the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 41 words
  7. JARGON OF THE SHOWMAN.

    Most professions or trades have their own particular jargon, but the jargon of the sideshow people sounds like an American trying to talk Gaelic. ...

    Article : 149 words
  8. DOGS A MIXED LOT.

    Dog sections judged at the Royal Show yesterday included Afghan hounds, Airedales, bulldogs, bullterriers, Chow Chows, poodles, pugs, ...

    Article : 813 words
  9. FLOWER SHOW.

    Yesterday the flower show in the Horticultural Hall was one of the main centres of attraction. Dahlias, large and small, had an appeal for ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 397 words
  10. BUSHFIRE FIGHTING

    In the Agricultural Hall the Bushfires Advisory Committee has assembled vivid photographs of fires and carnage wrought by fires striking posters, and examples of fire-fighting ...

    Article : 67 words
  11. Advertising

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    Advertising : 119 words
  12. BUTTER AND BACON.

    Butter for local consumption exhibited at this year's Show was satisfactory and well up to the high standard set by exhibits in previous years. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 400 words
  13. PIGEONS ON ACTIVE SERVICE.

    The racing homer pigeons on exhibit at the Show have the unique honour of being more or less on a war footing. All lofts are registered with the military authorities which may ...

    Article : 146 words
  14. PORKERS AND BACONERS.

    Again this year bacon pigs and porkers play a big part in the pig section of the Royal Show. In the export bacon class, in which the pigs ...

    Article : 168 words
  15. IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

    Mr. G. C. Somerville, secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, delighted the crowds last night with an impromptu exhibition of swinging the rope. ...

    Article : 99 words
  16. OUTLAW STEER RIDING.

    At each evening session of the Show, a special prize of £5 will be awarded to anyone able to ride the outlaw steer, The Streak, which has never yet been ridden. ...

    Article : 72 words
  17. AWARDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 6 words
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