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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

342 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 18

Wangaratta Show Improvements

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 37

At a meeting of the committee of the Wangaratta (Vic.) Agricultural Society, Mr. W. B. Richardson was elected president, in succession to…

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Si. John's Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 4

The St. John's Church of England Autumn Flower Show was held at the Parish Hall on Tuesday last, and proved to be successful, although,…

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Uncle Had Good Time at Sydney Show Gilmore

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 19

Dear Uncle,—It is a long time since I wrote to tho "Banner." There has been a lot of rain here. In three days this month we got 175 points. I have…

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Takings Show Splendid Improvement President and Secretary's First Cup Meeting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 5

The 1936 Albury (Netherlands; Gold Cup meeting will go down in the Albury Racing Club's history, both socially and financially…

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Albury Show Ground

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 2

Albury Show Socfey, at a meeting on Friday. decided to move from its present site to a large area. possibly in North Albury. provided…

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Annual Sheep Show New South Wales Breeders

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 15

The New South Wales Sheep Breeders Association has issued its schedule for the 41st annual sheep show, which will be held on the Sydney…

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Football Deniliquin Defeats Finley Fast and Vigorous Game Poor Kicking by Locals; Recruits Show Promise

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 3

In a fast, vigorous game, with patches of nice open football, Deniliquin defeated a Finley combination on the local sports oval Saturday afternoon. The match was a good try-out for both in preparation, for the opening of the more strenuous…

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The Rock Methodist Spring Fair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 8

A meeting of The Rock Methodist Ladies' Church Aid was held, when it was decided to hold the annual spring far on September 12. Great…

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Corryong Flower Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 14

The Presbyterian flower show at Conyong was an outstanding success. Awards:—Bowl dahlias, Mrs. Coverdale; cactus dahlias, Mrs. Barrett…

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The Hay Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association was recently held and it was very disappointing to those who take…

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Royal Talkies Friday and Saturday May 15 AND 16 "Rose of the Rancho." (Suitable for General Exhibition)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 May 1936 · page 3

It'll Thrill You It'll Stir You and You'll Sing Its Songs for Years! David Belasco's glorious drama of adventure and romance in the…

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Fair Distribution

The Independent · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 3

The following is a copy of a will written by a small but prosperous equipment man during the depression, writes an exchange…

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Ganmain Show Officials

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 9

At the first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Ganmain A. and P. Association, Mr. J. A. Parmenter was elected presidents, Messrs. H…

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Chrysanthemum Show at Wangaratta

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 19

At the annual chrysanthemum show at Wangaratta (Vic.), the following awards were made:—6 and 3 blooms, 3 white, 3 pink, 3 yellow, champ., 3…

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"George Wallace" a Good Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 2

Residents of Hay and district cannot complain of lack of entertainment by touring companies, for, including last show week, at least a dozen…

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Corowa's Eleventh-hour Victory in Brilliant Finish Both Teams Give Good Exhibition of Football

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 4

A great game was anticipated at Wangaratta on Saturday by enthusiasts and no one was disappointed in that reapot. In a game which was fast and clean and in which each team played come fine football, Corowa came to the fore in the last few min…

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Young Couple Leave Baby in Picture Show Return and Rouse Theatre Manager

The Independent · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 3

A young married couple roused a Hampshire cinema manager from his bed at midnight recently, and told him they had left a valuable article…

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Motor Show Big Display of Bedford Trucks and Utilities to Visit Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

Of interest to landholders and others is the announcement that a Motor Show will be visiting Jerilderie on Thursday next, 28th May…

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Those "Fair Gowsi"

The Independent · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 1

The straying cows of Deniliquin did not improved their chance of freedom when on Monday night two of them paid a "social" call at the home…

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P., A. and H. Society Prize List Revised Export Lamb Weight Raised

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the council of the Corowa P., A. & H. Society, was held at the Literary Institute on Tuesday of last week. There were…

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