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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

342 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 18

Gored by Bull Youth Seriously Hurt Incident at Leeton Show

The Independent · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 2

E. Sraith a boy from the welfare farm, was attending a bull at the showground when the animal rushed at him and knocked him to the…

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Spring Flower Show. and Handicrafts Exhibition Splendid Display of Flowers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 1

There was a large entry from C.W.A. members for the annual C.W.A. Spring Flower Show and exhibition of handicrafts, held at the…

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Youth Seriously Hurt Incident at Leeton Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 10

E. Smith, a boy from the Welfare Farm, was attending a bull at the Lecton showground when the animal rushed at him and knocked him to…

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ALBURY & DISTRICT Spring Flower Show At Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 9

The first spring show of the Albury Horticultural Society will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, November 4. This will be the first effort of…

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Henty Show Delighted "Wattle Queen" Pleasant Hills

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—It has been very dry here and food for stock is scarce. The crops are beginning to wither and the grass is dying off. The debate must…

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Baby Show and Display of Students Work at Corowa High School

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 5

There was a large crowd at the High School yesterday afternoon when a most successful baby show and display of students' work…

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Artists Who Show Your Films There's More to It Than Meets the Eye

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 31

"WHEN" you go to the cinema, do you ever think of the operators, behind the scenes, who put your movies on the screen…

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Methodist Flower Show Splendid Exhibition Roses and Sweet Peas Good

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 3

The annual Methodist Church spring flower show was held at the Literary Institute on Friday last. There was a splendid display, of cut…

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British Motor Show. Record Orders Placed. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 2

The estimated contracts placed with British motor car manufacturers during the ten days of the motor show at Olympia, reached an…

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Holbrook P.a. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 3

At a meeting of the society on Saturday afternoon there were present—Messrs. T. E. Kendall (president), R. V. Ross, J. D. Walker, J. E…

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Church Flower Show at Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 31

St. Luke's flower show and industrial exhibition was opened in the Wodonga Shire Hall by Mr. R. Paton, M.L.A., in the presence of a large…

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Enjoyed Herself Ta Benalla Show Goomalibee

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—Frank has eight little ducks. Mum and dad went to the Shepparton show, and there were over 7000 people there. I went to the…

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Met Our "Felicity" Mahonga Sisters at Walbundrie Show Mahonga, via Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—The weather has been dry lately and the crops are looking poor. There have been reports of good rains throughout the Riverina, but we…

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Fair Rents Court Ald. Hynes and Walters Eulogised at Progress Association Meeting

The Independent · Monday 2 November 1936 · page 3

zMr. Maher said he had noticed in the local Press the report of statements made regarding a Fair Rents Court. He eulogised Aid. Hypes and…

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Albury Flower Show Horticultural Society's Splendid Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 3

A splendid exhibition of a wide variety of flowers made the first annual show of the recently formed Albury Horticultural Society a…

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Rand Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 3

The fourth annual Spring Flower Show of the Rand Union Church was opened by Mrs. Bell, "Murrnong." Although heavy showers fell in the…

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Walwa Flower Show Successful Effort

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 39

The annual Presbyterian spring flower show, held at Walwa, was a pronounced success. The exhibits were of high order, and in almost…

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Corowa R.c. Church Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 38

The annual show in connection with the Corowa R.C. Church was one of the most successful ever held. First prizes were awarded as under:—…

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Carnival at Wangaratta for Hospital and Ambulance

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 3

On Friday to Sunday 13th to 15th November there will be a big Carnival at Wangaratta when the Police Athletes and Concert Party and the…

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P. A. and H. Society Meeting of Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 1

The first meeting of councillors of Corowa P. A. & H. Society since the 1936 show was held on Tuesday afternoon last at the Literary…

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