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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

687 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 35

Melbourne Sheep Show. Question of Classification, MELBOURNE, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 July 1935 · page 2

An extraordinary situation has developed at the annual show of the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association to-day, when it was announced that…

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Sheepbreeders’ Show An Excellent Display Senator Guthrie’s Successes MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 July 1935 · page 6

Although disappointment - was apparent because of the limited number of entries approved for the sunerfltie merino sections the…

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In Cause of Charity Big Carnival Planned To Be Held October or November

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1935 · page 4

In October or November the biggest and most glamorous carnival Albury has yet. seen will be staged, if the ambition of a…

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Big Charity Carnival to Be Held at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 5

In a few months' time Albury hopes to stage her biggest and best effort to aid charity in the town—a great carnival, embracing street stalls,…

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Mauled by Lioness Injured Trainer Goes on with Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 39

Although Andrew Sole was mauled by a lioness in a circus cage at Newmarket (Qld.) on Saturday morning, he entered a cage of lions and tigers…

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"Bubbling Brook" Asked To Attend Wagga Show "Wooroola," via Wagga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—I wish to thank you for the competition prize, which I received. It was indeed a surprise, but a very pleasant one, I admit. My…

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Chamber of Commerce Grant Half-holidays for Races and Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 5

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held at the Literary Institute on Monday evening last, when there were present Messrs. J…

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Show Sensation Melbourne Sheep Exhibits Disqualifications Include Sydney Championship Winners

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 6

An extraordinary situation developed at the annual show of the Australian Sheep Breeders' Association on Monday when it was revented…

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To Protect Exhibitors Show Society Insures for £20,000 SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 6

The council or the Royal Agricultural Society has decided to take out a third party insurance policy for £20,000 to meet any claims which…

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Sensation at Sheep Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 3

A sensation was caused at the annual show of the Australian Sheep-breeders' Association at Goldsbrough. Mort's wool warehouse today, when it…

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Amusements Bright Show at Hoyts

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 7

There is something new in motion pictures and it is staged in “Happiness Ahead,” which comes to the Regent Theatre to-day. It is an Oriental…

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Albury Racing Club Saturday’s Meeting Decision to Abandon Programme for Show Fixture

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 August 1935 · page 6

Those present at last evening’s meeting of the Albury Racing Club committee were: Messrs. G. C. Reis (who presided), J. H. Adams, L. Ryan,…

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HOLBROOK P., A. and H, Society

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1935 · page 5

At the meeting of the Holbrook P., A. and H. Society there were present: Messrs. L. D. Jones (president), R. McLaurin, G. C. Mackie,…

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Mothers' Club Activities at Wodonga a Successful Fair

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1935 · page 4

At the last monthly meeting of the Wodonga Central School Mothers’ Club. Mrs. J. F. Fletcher (president) presided. It was decided to forward…

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Lecture Not Held Intervention by Police Incident at Corowa Show Grounds

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 2

There was an unusual development at the Corowa Showgrounds on Wednesday afternoon last, where about 50 stockowners had gathered…

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No Meeting in Show Week

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 4

As the next meeting of Hume Shire Council would fall on Friday following the Albury Show, councillors decided at yesterday’s meeting to meet…

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The Albury Show Privileges to Members

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 4

Although the show is five weeks away applications for space have been unusually numerous. Practically all the space in the large Hall of…

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Young Farmers For Melbourne Show Kergunyah Lad Included Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 3

Twenty members of affiliated Young Farmers’ Clubs have been selected to take part in the young farmers’ camp at the Melbourne Royal Show, from…

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Displeased with Council Picture Men at Yarrawonga Deprived of Hall for Show Week Will Not be Outdone

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 August 1935 · page 2

A meeting of the Grove Pictures was held when Mr. W. J. Gorman (chairman), Messrs. J. C. Lowe, J. R. Rennie, W. W. Miller, T. McMahon,…

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P., A. and H. Society Monthly Meeting of Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the council of the above society was held at Mr. J. D Fraser's office on Tuesday afternoon last, when there were…

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