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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

536 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 27

Another Sydney Show Rider Hurt

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 3

Competing in a test for men riders at the Sydney Show on Tuesday, J. A. Maidens, riding Solid Gold, had a bad fall going over the fence in front of…

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Draught Horses at Sydney Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 3

Compared with anticipations draught horse sales at the Sydney Show were disappointing. The highest price was 300 guineas for a…

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Third Day of A.J.C. Carnival. Sidney

The Independent · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 1

The A.J.C. autumn carnival was to-day. Considerable interest attached to the two weight-for-age raves, but they resulted in victories…

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Sporting the Turf Sydney Easter Carnival Chatham's Good Win in Doncaster

The Independent · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 1

Chief interest in Australian racing at Easter was the big autumn carnival at Randwick. The carnival proper opened on…

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Wanted! a Show a Public Utility

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 3

The time is now opportune for some public spirited persons to move to reestablish the Balranald Agricultural and Pastoral Show. To leave the…

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Clergyman Prays for Rain to Spoil Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 3

At a communion service at St. Mary Magadelence's Anglican Church Coraki, on Sunday, the Rev Mr. Frost said that this State was cursed by the show…

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Show Expectations Exceeded

The Independent · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

"This year's Sydney Show has exceeded our expectations in every way," said the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society (Colonel…

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Show Rider's Death. The Inquest. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

At the inquest concerning the death of Miss Eye Daly (21), wop was killed while riding at the. Royal Show, evidence was given that deceased was…

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The Royal Show. Record of Takings. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

The total attendance at the Royal Show, this year, was 602,623, the largest since 1931. The takings were the best since 1930…

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Moving Towards Recovery Premier's Speech at Royal Show. High Tariff Policy Criticised

The Independent · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

Since the occasion of the last annual Show the State has made definite progress towards recovery, said the Premier, Mr. B. S. B…

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Wool Cup Prospects Conditions Show Improvement. Cut a Head Should Be 2lb. BETTER

The Independent · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

It was predicted in the wool trade in Melbourne on Friday that the cut a head in the coming wool clip would be' 2lb. better than in the season just…

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Tooth and Co. Limited. Kent and Waverley Breweries, Sydney. Exhibit at R.A.S Easter Show, 1934

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 4

The working models displayed in Tooth's exhibit at the Sydney Show, illustrated how beer is made. The glass vessels uessels used in the exhibit were…

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Wahgunyah Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 2

The annual Flower Show under the auspices of the Wahgunyah Church of England will be held at the Wahgunyah School of Arts on Wednesday…

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Tooth and Co. Limited Kent and Waverley Breweries Sydney Exhibit at R.A.S. Easter Show, 1934

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 3

The working models displayed Tooth's exhibit illustrated how beer is made. The glass vessels used in the exhibit were the largest which have…

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Future of Corowa Show Council Deplore Lack of Support May Go Into Liquidation Public to Be Asked to Decide

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 5

A crisis has been brought shout in the affairs of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society which th[?]eatens the future existence of that body. Rumous were heard after the sports meeting last month, when…

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Wahgunyah Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 2

The annual Flower Show, in connection with the Wahgunyah Church of England will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) at the Wahgunyah…

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Hay Show Society

The Independent · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association reelected Mr. Roy Matthews, of Eurolie, president, Messrs Ray Tyson…

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The Late St. Patrick's-night Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 2

Everyone concerned had a reason to feel gratified when the announcement was made on Sunday last that the profit from the carnival held in…

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Fire at Lockhart at Open Air Picture Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 3

On Saturday night, about 5.30 o' clock, pedestrians in Lockhart's main street noticed a column of flame shoot up from the operating box of…

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Echuca Baby Show

The Independent · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 2

A baby show at Echuca in aid of St. Mary's church resulted:—Six months and under.—Boys—Maurice Christy. Girls—Lynette Rutledge. 12…

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