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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

536 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 27

Improvement Op the Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 2

In the realms of progress and loyalty nothing can compare with the spirit of communal advancement, and when we And a city or town whose…

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Albury Show President- to the Rescue

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 4

The “S.O.S” signal sent up last week at a meeting of the Albury show Committe, by its president Mr. V. Flood Nagle, is both…

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Version Should Win Rosebery Programme Short Prince Pombal Should Show Up

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 6

Six events at Rosebery to-day. This Is Indeed a remarkable programme It is a Ions time and for many years Js most unusual…

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Chiltern Presbyterian Fair

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 2

The President of the Shire (Cr. F. Marengo) opened the Presbyterian Fair in the Star Theatre on Tuesday afternoon. Many stalls had been…

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St. Matthew’s Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 2

The womenfolk of St. Matthew’s Church have for some months been actively preparing for the flower show and fair to be held at the Theatre…

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Sarazen and Kirkwood an Exhibition Match Armidale

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 8

In an exhibition golf match to-day Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood finished all square at the end of 18 holes. Both were at sea on the sand…

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Wildflower Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 39

An attractive, feature of the Wild Nature Show which was held in the Melbourne Town Hall was the Shell Company’s exhibit of wildflowers…

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Tungamah Flower Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 33

At the annual spring flower show at Tungamah the -principal awards were: —Roses.—Three Best: Mrs. Laxton. Three Stages: Mrs. Edwards. Bowl of…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 2

The Methodist Flower Show, which takes place this (Friday) afternoon and evening, promises to be a success, very generous entries having come in…

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Alsatians Banned at Yass Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 46

A recommendation from the committee supervising the dog section of the schedule for the Yass Show “that Alsatians be not eligible to compete”…

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Tennis Notes Next Sunday's Exhibition Prominent Players to Appear at Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 5

Owing to the adverse weather conditions over the last few weeks, it will not be possible for the Corowa Tennis Club to hold their opening day…

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Albury Show Society Re-organisation Proposal By President

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 19

Ambitious plans for the re-organisation of the Albury P.A. and H. Society are being prepared by the president (Mr. V. Flood Nagle) and…

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Prize Essay "How a Show Can Stimulate Local Industry"

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 4

The following essay was written by Ivan Levy pupil of the Corowa Intermediate High School, and son of the Principal:--…

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"The Old 'Bus" Smithy's "Southern Cross" Special Show Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 5

The announcement is made in this issue by the proprietors of Austral Pictures that, simultaneously with its screening at Hoyts do Luxe Theatre,…

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Centenary Show a Brilliant Opening Duke to Attend To-day MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 4

In brilliant sunshine and before a large crowd, the Centenary Royal Show opened at Flemington to-day…

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Country Edition The following, appeared in our Country Edition of Wednesday. Victorian Racing Carnival. Latest Reports. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 1

Journal continued to find support for the Caulfield Cup yesterday, and he had many backers. Sir Simper is still a hot favourite…

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Spring Flower Show Church Effort at Henty Yesterday’s Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 7

The annual spring flower show and bazaar, under the auspices of St. Barnabas Church of England was held at Henty yesterday afternoon and…

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Royal Show Arena Events Great Interest Created MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 6

Great Interest was displayed in the arena events at the Royal Show today, a thrilling incident being provided when the tyre on Major Kola’s…

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A Magnificent Scene Duke Among the Children a Great Demonstration Royal Show Opened; An Excellent Speech MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 4

The Duke of Gloucester had an exceptionally busy day to-day. Ceremony and informality were combined, his programme [?]abling him to see, within a few hours, leaders of all branches of the city’s life, school children, and country people…

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Brocklesby Presbyterian Flower-show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 October 1934 · page 5

The Presbyterian flower, show was well patronised. In the absence, of Rev F. H. Druery, Mr. J. Hunter introduced Mr. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., who…

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