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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

337 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 17

Wirth's Circus Greatest Show on Earth

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Wirth Bros.' world-famous circus will reach Jerilderie from Berrigan and will show in the railway yards for one night only on Tuesday, 2nd…

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Royal Show Week Excursions 200 Country Boys to Visit Sydney

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

This week an announcement was made throughout the country schools of New South Wales to the effect that an excursion was being…

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"Fair Peal to All"

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 8

A four page leaflet, setting out "Why city and country should vote 'Yes,'"is being distributed throughout the State by the Queensland…

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Tumbarumba Show Races

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 8

Tumbarumba Turf Club has arranged to hold the show meeting on Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12. The closing date for all entries is…

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Big Industries Fair Royalty Interested London, February 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 14

Six thousand men were at work at Olympia yesterday, and 2500 at White City, in preparing stalls and making other final arrangements for the…

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Royal Family Visit Fair a Large Attendance of the Public. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 1

A great crowd turned out to see their Majesties Queen Mary, the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Kent visit the British Industries…

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Champion Medica Swims at Albury Delights Large Crowd at Successful Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 47

Jack Medica (U.S.A.), champion swimmer of the world, attracted a record crowd of 1500 people to the Albury baths on Tuesday evening when…

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200 Country Boys to Visit Sydney Royal Show Week Excursion

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 3

This week an announcement was made throughout the country schools of New South Wales to the effect that an excursion was being…

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Young Australia League 200 Country Boys to Visit Sydney Royal Show Week Excursion

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 3

This week an announcement was made throughout the country schools of New South Wales, to the effect that an excursion was being organised by the…

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Freak Beast at Forbes Heart Is in Its Neck Owner May Take It to Sydney Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 5

Possibly unique in the history of the Commonwealth, if not in the world, is a two-year-old red and white steer which is running on the Walla Walla…

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Swimming Carnival Successful Entertainment

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 3

After two postponements, the Swimming Carnival in aid of funds of the Balranald Hospital Women's Auxiliary was eventually held on…

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Y.a.l. Tour 200 Country Boys to Visit Royal Show Week Excursion

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 1

This week an announcement was made throughout the country schools of New South Wales, to the effect that an excursion, was being organised by…

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Fair Deal Huge Capital Sunk in Farms Primary Industry Appeal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

The question has never been raised that the farmers have not given the public a fair deal. There has never been any suggestion that the price of…

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Young Australia League 200 Country Boys to Visit Sydney Royal Show Week Excursion

The Independent · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 3

This week an announcement was made throughout the country schools of New South Wales, to the effect that an excursion was being…

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Wirth’s Circus. Greatest Show on Larth!

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 1

The magic rumble of red waggons, and footsteps of [?] spangled battalions have echoed [?] the corridors of many Australian…

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Night Swimming Carnival

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

A progressive step by the Jerilderie Swimming and Life-Saving Club, assisted by the local Shire Council, has been the installation…

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Wirth's Circus Greatest Show on Earth! Coming by Two Special Trains

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

The magic rumbles of red waggons, and footsteps of circusdoms spangled battalions have echoed down the corridors of many…

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Methodist Church Fair Good Business Proposition Officially Open by Mr. J. G. SAUNDERS

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

The annual Methodist Church fair, which opened on Friday afternoon last and was continued in the evening, did good business throughout, and…

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A. & P. Society Show Fixed for Sept. 15 Financial Position Sound

The Independent · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. Doncon (president) in the chair. There was a small attendance…

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Corryong Flower Show and Fair Successful Church Function

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 30

The annual Presbyterian flower show and fair at Corryong was a great success. Misses B. Whitehead and F. Paton wore the joint secretaries. Miss…

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