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THE 140th Stanthorpe Show has been run and events have been judged. Pictured enjoying the show are Stanthorpe Miss Charity 2015 Sophie Sims, Stanthorpe Miss Showgirl 2015 Laureen Tulloch and 2015 Queensland Miss Showgirl and Goondiwindi local Michelle Mesner. Michelle had the honour of opening this year’s event. Find more pictures of the event, taken by Joyce Bryant, on page 5.
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