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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

342 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 18

Methodist Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 3

The annual spring fair, under the auspices of the local Methodist Church, took place on Saturday last, and was one of the most successful…

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Finley Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 3

The Finley Show was successfully held on Wednesday lost, in dull, fine weather. There was a good attendance, the gate takings being…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

All arrangements are well in hand for the Show to be held on the 9th and 10th October, and it is anticipated that a record entry will be…

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Deniliquin Show Export Lamb Sales

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

Messrs. DALGETY & CO. LTD. report having held their annual sale of export lambs at Deniliquin show on Wednesday, when they offered and sold…

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Uncle Recognised at Albury Show Tumbarumba

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—We are having beautiful sunny days. One afternoon I went out to Mannus Hill, from where one has a wonderful view of Mannus…

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Hay Show Entries Close Next

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 3

Entries for the Hay Show (September 29 and 30) will close on Tuesday September 22). As there is no clash of dates this…

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Attended the Lake Car-gelligo Show Lake Cargelligo

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—I wish to join the young people's section. I like it very much. I am eight years old and am in 4th class at school. I would like…

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Successful Annual P. & A. Show. Numerous Competitors in Horse Sections Splendid Displays in Industrial Pavilion Large Attendance—gate Receipts £176

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

The Pastoral and Agricultural Society's annual show on Wednesday, which attracted a record list of entries, was generally regarded as one of the most successful functions organised by the Society for several years…

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Fine Weather Favors Henty's Show. Wonderful Display of Bureaux District Exhibits Record Entries in Draught Horse Sections Keen Competition in Horses and Sheep

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

It is some years since Henty has been favored with fine weather for both days of its Annual Show; and although on Wednesday a keen wind was blowing, and winter clothing was appreciated, the sunshine was bright and cheering, and all those with work to do went about their duties in great heart. The…

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Methodist Spring Show Thursday, October 1

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 2

The Deniliquin Methodist spring show will be held on Thursday, October 1. Schedules have been issued and the exhibition promises to be…

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Fracas at Show Man's Leg Broken Sequel in Court

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 3

George William Wilson, of North Deniliquin, had his leg broken at the showground last Wednesday, and was removed to the hospital. As a…

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Shorthorn From N.s.w. 107½ Guineas at Show Sales

The Independent · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 2

Although the top price for a Shorthorn bull at the show pure cattle sales on Friday was above last year's figures, there was no activity in…

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Holiday for Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

Wednesday, October 21, has been gazetted a holiday in the Municipality of Corowa on account of the Rutherglen Show…

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Corowa Jubilee Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries in connection with the Corowa Show, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6…

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Melbourne Show Sales

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

At the above, on Friday last, sales of Large White Swine included:--On account of Mr. J. P. Adam, of Daysdale: Boar, Melton Commodore 16th,…

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Off to the Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 1

Many Deniliquin residents have gone to Melbourne to attend the Royal Show which is now in full swing. The exodus on Saturday was very pronounced…

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Show Judge Mauled. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

Sir John Renwick, who came from England to judge dogs at the Royal snow at Melbourne, was knocked down, and badly mauled by a…

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The Right View Young Farmers Welcomed at Melbourne Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

Addressing members of the Young Farmers' Clubs of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, who are attending the Young Farmers…

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"The Spiritual Significance of the Show” Rev. Walker’s Address

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 4

PREACHING at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening last on the Show, Rev, Guy L. Walker said that the show was more than a day of…

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Berrigan Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 2

Next Wednesday [?] Day, and it [?] success. The President [?]…

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