Light rain which commenced shortly after midday continued throughout the afternoon and marred the 33rd annual show of the Burnie Agricultural and Pastoral Society yesterday. Despite the inclement weather, 6000 patrons paid £675 admission — about £74 less than gate receipts ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 692 wordsJunior Farmers' Clubs were well represented in the juvenile section. The entries showed that ...
Article : 293 wordsA feature of the sheep section were the Romney Marsh entries, which were outstanding in quality and appearance. The Judge (Mr. E. Roberts-Thomson) said the sheep shown had excellent heads. Young exhibits were well grown, ...
Article : 740 wordsThe judge of the floral section (Mr. A. Overall) said the display of flowers showed considerable ...
Article : 40 wordsLawrence Medwin, of the Rocky Cape Junior Farmers' Club with his pure bred Jersey calf, which gained first award in the junior farmers' dairy calf section. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 29 wordsThe smaller entry in the draught horse section was a sign of the times, illustrating that the iiorse was being replaced by mechanised equipment, Mr. H. G. Shipp (Bishopbourne) said after judging the section. ...
Article : 476 wordsSteady rain throughout the Burnie Show yesterday afternoon emphasised the need for early ...
Article : 164 wordsMr. L. Howden, of Lobster Creek, secured first and second places in the sheep dog trial conducted by the Darwin ...
Article : 120 wordsThe Warden (Cr. G. T. Wright), extreme right, officially opening the show in driving rain. Note the drips on the rail of the dais. Others in the picture are (left to right): Mrs. H. V. Robotham (wife of the show president), Mrs. Wright, Mr. A. E. Terry (show treasurer) and Mr K. Griffith (Couueil Clerk). ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 56 wordsMore than 50 babies were eared for by a sister and staff from the Child Welfare Assoctaiton, the Girl Childes and ...
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Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Thu 2 Oct 1952, Page 5
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