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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

337 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 17

Royal Melbourne Show District Successes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 39

Riverina successes at the Royal Melbourne Show this week included the following:—Clydesdales.—W. Black Challenge…

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Junee Show Record Entries Received

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 41

Record entries were received for the Junee Show on Tuesday and Wednesday. Until two years ago the Junee Show Society had gone into recess…

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School Fete Large Crowd Enjoys the Fun of the Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

On Friday last the Band Hall was the scene of much activity when the Corowa P. & C. Association staged their. Initial fete. In order to raise…

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Walbundrie Show Next Week Had Good Time at School Picnic Walla Walla

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—It is a few months since I have written to you. The crops are looking nice and fresh since the last rain. The football season is over…

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The Hay P. AND A. Association the Seventy-first Show. The Outdoor Function of the Year

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 2

The seventy-first annual show of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, and despite unfavourable…

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The Garden Notes for Amateurs and Professinals Petunias and Viscaria Make Summer Show Success with Parsnips

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 3

One of the most colourful of all plants that bloom from late spring until the cold days of winter put an end to the display is petunia, Seeds,…

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Boxing Troupe For Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 October 1937 · page 2

The Secretary of the Balranald Pastoral and Agricultural Society has finalised arrangements with Mr. Jimmy Sharman, whose famous boxing troupe…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Successful Function

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 October 1937 · page 3

On Wednesday last, the Annual Flower Show and Wool Fleece competition, conducted by the Presbyterian Ladies Guild, was held in the Royal…

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Local Successes at Deniliquin Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 October 1937 · page 3

At the Deniliquin Show held recently, some local exhibitors were fortunate in securing a number of prizes in the Arena and Industrial sections…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Independent · Monday 4 October 1937 · page 3

On Thursday night next, October 7, there will be held at the Methodist Church the annual Spring Fair. A good time is promised patrons as…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 1

THE stallholders at St. Andrew’s. Presbyterian Fair last week were:— Produce stall—Mesdames F Gray-hurst, Jas. Leetham W. Gibson, J…

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Randwick. Spring Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 2

Overnight rain made the track on the heavy side when the Spring racing carnival opened at Randwick on Saturday…

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Mack's Vaudeville Show on Show Nights

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 4

Mack's bright and clever vaudeville conmpany will open their Corowa season in the Rex Theatre on Monday night (Show week), at 8 o'clock…

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Show Week Attractions

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 4

It may truly be said that the programme which has been specially booked by Austral Pictures for screening on Corowa Show nights is…

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Austral Pictures "Thanks a Million'' Next Saturday "Rose Marie" Show Nights

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 4

Thanks a Million the million dollar surprise musical comedy, will be one of the main attractions at Australian Pictures on Saturday evening…

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Garden Notes Petunias and Viscaria Make Summer Show Success With Parsnips

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 2

One of the most colorful of all plants that bloom from late spring until the cold days of winter put an end to the display is petunia. Seed especially the…

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Berrigan Show. Good Display in All Classes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 4

The keen interest taken by local and district residents in the annual show, under the auspices of the A. and H. Society, was demonstrated…

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Methodist Fair

The Independent · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 3

The Methodist Church Fair was held this afternoon, but as the prize-list was not available in time for today's issue a full report will appear…

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Echuca Show Bright Prospects

The Independent · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 1

Those attending the Echuca show this year will be favorably impressed with the wonderful addition to the facilities and the general all round Leader of the A.C.P., delivered his policy speech at Grafton on Thursday. Dr. Page will open the Echuca Show…

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Royal Show Deniliquin Resident Shares Second Prize

The Independent · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 1

During the Royal Show the public was invited to estimate the dressed weight of a bullock. The bullock has been killed, dressed and weighed,…

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