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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

233 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 12

Country Boys Easter Excursions to Royal Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 4

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal Show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour, the…

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No Sydney Sheep Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

Because of the uncertain conditions in the pastoral industry the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association has decided not to hold the Sydney Sheep…

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Going to the Show Assist T.b. Diggers

The Independent · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 6

Country visitors contemplating packing their bags for Sydney Show Week should make a mental note of the fact that one of the first tilings they should…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Will Not Be Held This Year. SYDNEY, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

It has been definitely decided not to hold the annual sheep show this year in view of the uncertain conditions prevailing in the pastoral industry,…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society Mr. C.l Lewis Elected President Question of One Day Show Re-opened N.s.w. Governor to Be Invited to Attend 1931 Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting the Council of the Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held at Mr. J D. Fraser'a office on…

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Opening or "R T. Ball Park" District Schools Sports Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

The Corowa Municipal Council-- trustees of the R. T. Ball Memorial Park--have invited Mr. Ball to officially open the park on…

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Education by Travel Y. A. L. Excursion to Royal Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 4

There will no doubt, be many parents who will be attracted to a proposal of the Young Australia League, whereby a big group of country boys…

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Boys' Easter Excursion to Royal Agricultural Show. Jerilderie Applicant

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 5

The organisers of the Young Australia League excursion for country boys at Easter time, when lads from all parts will be able to see…

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Albury Show Society Loss on Year's Undertakings

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 15

THE annual meeting of the Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society was held on Friday…

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Easter-show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

Those local residents who Intend visiting Sydney for the Show are invited to inspect the exhibit of W. H. Palling and Co. Ltd. in the Hordern…

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Easter Show

The Independent · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 1

Those local residents who intend visiting Sydney for the show are invited to inspect the exhibit by W. H. paling and Co. Ltd, in the Hordern…

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The Country Note at Advertisers’ Exhibition Country Press Strikes It

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

One of the most impressive displays staged at the exhibition held at Farmer’s Blaxland Galleries, Sydney, in connection with the sixth annual…

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Show Abandoned

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 2

In view of the depressed condition of the pastoral industry the Narrandera P. and A. Society has abandoned its sheep show this year…

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Sydney Royal Show. Judging Commenced. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

The Royal Show was opened at Sydney, to-day, in glorious weather. The main feature of to-day's programme was the judging of cattle. The…

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"R. T. Ball Park." Opening Ceremony Last Saturday District Schools Sports Carnival Hundreds of School Children Attend

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

Although Saturday last was set down as the date for the official opening of Corowa's new Park, the "R.T. Ball" Park, and that…

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Hospital Swimming Carnival

The Independent · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

Deniliquin Swimming and Life Saying Clab has decided to arrange a carnival for Tuesday night next, the proceeds of which will be donated to…

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F. and S. Ass'n. Crop Competition Prizes on Exhibition

The Independent · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

On exhibition in Douglas Bros,' window for the past week have been the trophies won by district farmers in the 1930 crop and fallow competitions…

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The Country Note an Advertiser's Exhibition Country Press Strikes It

Riverina Recorder · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 3

One of the most impressive displays staged at the exhibition held at Farmer's Blaxland Galleries. Sydney, in connection with the sixth annual…

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A Show Ground Attraction. Girl Narrowly Escapes Death. SYDNEY, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 1

At one of the side shows, on the Show Ground, yesterday, a "Girl who defies death" was injured by a sword thrust and narrowly escaped…

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The District Show Exhibits. North Coast Again Successful. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 1

For the fifth year in succession, the North Coast and Northern Tablelands won the Commonwealth prize at the Royal Agricultural Show. The…

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