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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

342 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 18

Royal Easter Show Activities of the Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 1

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society wishes to stress the importance of the Championship Conservation of Fodder compettions…

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Royal Easter Show Special Ring Attractions

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4
Also in The Corowa Free Press

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society is again following its progressive by providing the most attractive ring events possible for the…

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Carrathool. Carnival Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

A ball in aid of the Carrathool Catholic Church building fund was held in St. George's Hall, on Friday evening last. Mesdames Farrington…

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St. Patrick's Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

In our advertising columns to-day a notification appears to the effect that entries for the wood-chopping events at the above annual fixture…

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Albury Show Society Faced with Unexpected Municipal Account for £500

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee of the Albury Show Society on Friday night the discovery was made that the society owed the Albury…

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The Passing Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

The Collarenebri "Gazette" is conducted by Mr. H. A. McVittie, a former member of the Jerilderie "Herald" staff. He is an…

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P., A. and H. Society Show Dates for 1936 Selected Appointment of Trustees Discussed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the council of the above Society was held at the Literary Institute on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present…

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Rail Revenue Figures Show Decrease

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 1

The following figures, showing comparisons in rall revenue Received at Deniliquin during January and the corresponding month last year were made…

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St. Patrick's Carnival Next Friday Evening Many Distinguish Axemen Coming

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 3

With many of the leading axemen having signified their intention of taking part in the different events at the annual St. Patrick's Carnival which…

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Not Going to Resign Mr. Lyons Definite Tells Show Crowd

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 3

Speaking at the official opening of the Castle Hill Show on Saturday, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said it was not his intention to resign…

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New British Stamps Will Show King in Naval Uniform Half-length Portrait London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 3

For the first time in history, now British stamps which are to be issued at the end of 1936 will show a half-length portrait of the Sovereign…

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Swimming Carnival

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 3

A most successful acquatic carnival was conducted by the Jerilderie Swimming Club on Sunday last at the local pool. There was…

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Swordfish on Show

The Independent · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

On exhibition in A. Miller & Co's window this week is the head of the 228lbs. swordfish which was caught at Narooma (N.S.W.), recently by Mr…

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Smuggler-princess Gave the World Silk Art Exhibition That's More Exciting Than a "Thriller"

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 19

Some art shows are dull. But behind every exhibit in this one is a story of breathless adventure and romance…

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Show Case Forced

The Independent · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 4

A plate glass, show case in front of the drapery department of Messrs. Richards and Co., Ltd's. store, Nerandera, was broken open and goods…

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St. Patrick's Carnival Excellent Woodchopping Events Large Crowd Attends

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 3

The annual fixture which has come to be known as St. Patrick's Carnival, attracted a very large crowd to the Austral Amusement Grounds, Corowa…

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Hospital Carnival Returns Profit of £153/3/6

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Hospital Carnival was held on Monday evening last. Present:—Messrs E. D. Ryan (ch.), R. J. White…

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Left Victory in Spain Carnival Reigns Released Prisoners March London, February 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 16

Until next Sunday, when the victory of the Left will be officially celebrated, political demonstrations will the overshadowed by the observance of…

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The Racecourse—show Ground Merger. Show Members Approve

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 March 1936 · page 2

A general meeting of the members of the Hay P. and A. Association was held on Saturday morning to consider the proposed racecourse-show ground…

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