LAUNCESTON — Threatening weather probably prevented a record attendance at people's day of the Launceston Show yesterday. The attendance of about 40,000 compared with 45,000 on the same day in 1951—the "gate" dropping from last year's £3001 to one of £2919. The Governor (Sir Ronald Cross), who officially opened the show, saw more than £1,000,000 worth ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 481 wordsLilydale Junior Farmer Club member Graham Kerkham has won "The Examiner" Shield for 1952-53. This was announced when Junior Farmer exhibits were judged yesterday. This shield is awarded for work carried out by junior farmers on their own properties in a year. ...
Article : 697 words"I was surprised at the lack of competition in the fat sheep classes," said the judge, Mr. C. E. Napier (Wynyard) yesterday. More fat lamb raisers could have entered and, had they done so, those who did enter could ...
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Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Thu 9 Oct 1952, Page 6
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