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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

337 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 17

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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The Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 1

Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s annual show will be held to-morrow The entries in all classes are exeeptic[?]ally good and with weather…

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MacDONALD’S CARNIVAL

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 4

Arrangements have been made with MacDonald’s Huge Carr[?]val Amusements to run a carnival, including merry-go-round, ocean wave Punch…

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The Finley Show Another Interesting Exhibition Good Attendance— £54/19/ Gate

The Independent · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 1

The annual show, conducted under the auspices of the Finley Agricultural and Pastoral Association, was held on Wednesday, and this, the…

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P., A. and H. Society Final Arrangements for Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

The last meeting of the Corowa P., A. & H. Society before the annual Corowa Show, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and 13, was held…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 2

General entries for the Show to be held on 15th and 16th October, excepting schoolwork, close on Monday, 27th last., and for schoolwork on…

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Show Officials Complimented

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

THE multifarious duties of the Veteran secretary of the P. and A. Society’s show, (Mr. P. Fagan) were carried out satisfactorily, with the…

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Successful Cargelligo Show Lake Cargelligo

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—I am writing to tell you about our show. We had glorious weather on the two days and there were big attendances. The exhibits…

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Preparing for Henty Show Henty

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—The Albury Show of 1937 is over. I hope you had a good time and won some chocolates. The Henty Show was on the 14th and 15th…

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Commercial Show Sheep and Pigs Sold

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

Messrs. H. Loyd and Sons report having sold the following sheep and pigs that were entered for various sections at the P. and A. Show on…

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We Simply Couldn't Go to the Show Yackandandah

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 23

DEAR POPPY,—Because of the paralysis scare in Melbourne, and the border restrictions which have been placed on children under 16…

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P. and a Society’s Show Big Increase in Horse Entries Excellent Displays in Industrial Classers Gate Receipts (£188) Show Increase

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 2

Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s annual show on Wednesday was a distance all round improvement on those of the past few years, It was very gratifying to hear that this was the general opinion of members, visitors and competitors…

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Wool Sales. London and BRISBANE. Markets Show Weakness. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

The wool sales opened with irregular bidding, due to hesitant competition. There were general declines in merinos. Greasy was down…

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Henty Stages its 33rd Annual Show Ideal Weather Conditions Prevail Bureaux Exhibits Again Special Feature Accident Marks High Jump

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

The Henty P. and A. Society was again fortunate on Tuesday and Wednes-day last in being favored with two beautiful days for the celebration of its 33rd annual show. On both days delightful sunny wealthier prevailed, and it was plot until 5 p.m. on the second day that rain clouds began to gather, and…

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Andy Box's Remarkable Recovery Gives Exhibition of His Pace Royal Chrissie's Six Lengths Margin

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 4

Last Saturday's meeting of the Corowa dogs was held under adverse weather conditions byt the meeting was a success in every way…

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Methodist Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 3

The annual fair of the Berrigan Methodist Church was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday, [?] inst., afternoon and evening…

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The Rock Spring Fair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 36

THE Masonic Hall was the scene of much gaiety and activity last Saturday afternoon and night, on the occasion of the spring fair, held under…

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Holbrook Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

Splendid entries have been received for the Holbrook show, which is to be held on Friday and; Saturday. Ring events will be most attractive, and the…

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Deniliquin Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 38

The annual show was hold in fine but dull weather. The attendance was good. The receipts were £188. Principal awards include:—…

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Buck Jumping Show

The Independent · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 3

A good gathering of voluntary helpers for the Buck Jumping Show, was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening, presided over by Mr. A…

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