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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

337 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 17

Show Attractions Giant St. Bernard Dog

The Independent · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 3

An exhibit of outstanding merit at Deniliquin Show this year will be "Jumbo,", the giant life-saving dog from Switzerland. The St. Bernard…

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Popular Price Ball on Show Eve

The Independent · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 3

In an effort to popularise the Hos­pital Ball, to be held on Show Eve, prices have been cut to the mimimum. viz.. 3/ for ladies and 5/ for gentle-…

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Ungarie Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 12

With steady rain falling in the morning and a north wind blowing, Ungarie show officials had serious misgivings as to the fate of the carnival…

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Albury Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 6

The eighty-first Albury Show was opened on Tuesday last, and continued on Wednesday and yesterday, in fine weather…

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Show Insurance Scheme

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 47

The West Wyalong Show Association has decided to affiliate with the R.A.S. Council's rain protection scheme, covering the annual show, in…

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[?] Cord Entries [?] Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 1

[?]ies for the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s on Wednesday next, September 15, total 1664 which is [?] to be a record. [?] ring events entries are…

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Good Friday Show Protest

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 39

A resolution, once again protesting against the opening of the Sydney Show on Good Friday, was passed. Another resolution adopted requested the…

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Leeton's Success Champions at Narandera Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 12

A very successful Australian Rules carnival was held in Narandera on Sunday under the auspices of the Leeton and District League. The gate…

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Albury Hockey Carnival Hovell (Albury) Wins

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 35

A successful hockey carnival was conducted at Albury at the week-end. Six teams participated — Shamrocks (Wagga), The Rock, Hovell, Hume…

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Coles “Varieties” Show Week Attraction

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 1

Favourably known throughout Australia for good class entertainment, Coles “Varieties” will open their 1937 Deniliquin Show Week Season next…

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Albury and District Holbrook Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 9

The annual show at Holbrook, as advertised, is to be held on Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25. A very attractive ring programme has…

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The Albury Show Henty Exhibitors Successful

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 5

Albury was fortunate in experiencing delightful weather for its annual show, and the recent rains were early enough to put the grounds in perfect order…

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Uncle Was Popular At the Albury Show this Week Umbango

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—The rain was very welcome, for it has made the grass and crops grow. My little brother and I had a poddy lamb each, but…

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The Talkies Show Week Attractions Saturday and Monday "San Francisco

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 3

The successful romantic team of Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald is brought again to the screen in Metro Goldwyn-Mayer's "San Francisco,"…

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Our Show Next Tuesday and Wednesday Promises of Record Entries

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 2

There is every indication that, given fine weather, the Henty P. and A. Society's annual two-days show is going to equal if not surpass all previous…

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Brother's Luck at Wagga Show "Honeybunch" as Poultry Farmer Ladysmith

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—I was very pleased to see my letter highly commended. The countryside is a real picture after the lovely rain we have had. The farmers…

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Record Show of Clydesdales Champion Half-brothers Judge Put Trying Task

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 8

A record number of entries and the high standard of exhibits made the draught horse section one of the best seen on the Albury showground, and…

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Uncle at Albury Show Walla Niece Wished to Recognise Him Walla Walla

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—When I came home from school about a month ago, I opened the "Banner" and saw that I had won the honor prize. You could…

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Stony Crossing Final of Queen Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 3

On Friday evening, 3rd September a large crowd assembled to witness the final scene in the Queen Carnival which had been held in order to…

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Carnival for Hospital

The Independent · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

Arrangements have been mode with MacDonald's Huge Carnival Amusements to run a carnival, including merry-go-round, ocean-wave, Punch…

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