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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

337 stories in Murray's papers · page 14 of 17

The Garden Petunias and Viscaria Make Summer Show Success with Parsnips

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 1

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:…

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Fair Spring

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 21

SPRING is a beautiful maiden, Glad in robes of green, The fairest, most beautiful maiden That in the world was seen…

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Corowa Show to Be Opened by Premier Comprehensive Exhibition Promised

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 4

Notwithstanding the fact that the dryness of season is likely to affect the number of fat stock on display at the Corowa Show,…

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Griffith Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 44

The Griffith Agricultural Society show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in fine weather. The attendance and entries were records. Principal…

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Barellan Show

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

Principal awards included:—Horses.—Thoroughbreds: Stallion, Griffith Bros.' CHeerokie (ch.); blood mare, W Geddes; yearling colt, B. E…

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Walbundrie Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 2

The annual Walbundrie Show was held on Wednesday last, when there was a satisfactory attendance gate takings of £[?] being near the…

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Spring Carnival. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 2

The Craven Plate was briliantly won by Talking (who started at 7 to 2), with Allunga second and Lough Neagh third. Gold Rod,. who started…

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Methodist Fair Most Successful: £100 Profit

The Pastoral Times · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 1

“One of the most successful yet held,” was the general opinion of the Methodist annual Fair and Flower Show which was held in the Town Hail yesterday afternoon and evening. The net profit be over £100…

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Holbrook Show Competitions

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 18

At the Holbrook show the gate takings amounted to £114, comparing favorably with the takings of the previous year, £117. Weight judging…

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Show Attendance Down 60,000

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 38

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society (Mr. Louis Monod) stated in Melbourne that he expected the aggregate attendances at the show…

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Goolgowi Show Cousin Had a Good Time Via Hay

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—I received a pleasant surprise when I opened the "Banner." Thank you very much for awarding me the prize. We have finished shearing…

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Excellent Entries for Narandera Show Awards on Tuesday and

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 8

In hot and sultry weather the annual show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Entries…

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Austral Pictures 'Thanks a Million'-saturday--"rose Marie"--show Week Attraction

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 1

To-morrow (Saturday) night the programme at Austral Pictures will comprise "Thanks a Million," featuring Dick Powell, Ann Dvorak Pat[?]y…

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Songs and Recipes Sent in Saw Glass Dress at Show Boree Creek

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—On Friday week I turned on the wireless and listened to the finish of the Melbourne to Shepparton bicycle race, which was won…

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Ariah Park Show Next Week Niece Hopes for Fine Weather Mandamah, Ariah Park

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—It is a while since I last wrote to the Page, which is very interesting. Most farmers are waiting, patiently for a fall of rain, as…

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Methodist Fair Busy Scene in Town Hall Big Crowd Supports Annual Church Effort

The Independent · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 3

The annual Methodist Fair was held in the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon and evening of last week, and there was quite an animated…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 3

Given fine weather this year's Wangaratta Show promises to excel any show held at Wangaratta for a number of years. Entries in all…

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Corowa Show Opens To-day (Tuesday)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 1

With excellent entries, the promise of fine weather, and the grounds in good order after the rain over the week-end, the Corowa Show, which…

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The Recent Show Estimated Financial Result

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 1

MR. P. PAGAN, secretary of Deniliquin P. and . A. Society, informed , the committee at a meeting on Friday afternoon at the Royal Hotel that he…

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Post Office Arrangements for Second Show Day

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 3

October 13, 1937, (Corowa Show Day), being a public half-day, the following programme will be observed at the Corowa…

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