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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Batlow Methodist Flower Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 14

The Methodist community held a very successful flower show here. The entries were greater than for last year, especially in flowers and fancywork…

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Tumut Show Opened on

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 47

In unsettled weather the 62nd annual show of the Tumut Agricultural and Pastoral Association was opened on Tuesday. A heavy storm on…

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Jingellic Show Fertile District Displays Its Products

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 8

Reflected in the Jingellic show on Wednesday was the fertility of the district, which contains some of the best land in the country. The entries…

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Tallangatta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 5

At the Tallangatta Show on Wednesday, Mrs. R. D. Gearing, of Edward street, Corowa, secured first prize in the section for Pomeranian…

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Gymkhana Competitions at Show - Grounds

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

THERE was only a moderate attendance at the showgrounds on Wednesday afternoon when the gymkhana organised in aid of St. Micheal’s Church…

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Sydney Royal Show Entries Numerous

The Independent · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

In reviewing the conditions governing the fat lamb (suitable for export) competition at this year's Easter show. the Royal Agricultural…

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Presbyterian Fair Excellent Displays of Flowers and Cookery Strong Competition for Awards

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

The annual fair held in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church was held in the Henty School of Arts on Friday afternoon and evening and was…

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Carnival at Mathoura

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 4

At the invitation of the Rev, Dr. Cummins, parish priest of Mathoura and Moama, several members of the St. Patrick’s Day Athletic Club, attended…

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P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 1

The annual general meeting of members of the Corowa P., A. & H. Society was held on Tuesday afternoon last, at the Literary Institute…

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Wagga Horticultural Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

The Wagga Horticultural Society held its annual show on Wednesday. Awards were:—Collection of Cut Flowers: Miss D. Stinson. Decorative…

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St. Patrick's Carnival Big Night Anticipated

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 5

The committee in charge of the annual carnival in and of the R. C. Church Building Found, have framed a most ambitions programme for the…

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Palings Not Exhibiting at Royal Agricultural Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 5
Also in The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register

For many years, Paling's have been prominent exhibitors at the Royal Show, but the fact that conditions at the Show greatly prejudice…

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Dangar, Geyde and Malloch's New Show Pavilion

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

One of the features of particular interest to country folk visiting the Royal Show this year will be Dangar, Geyde and Malloch Ltd.'s new…

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Won Eight Show Prizes Her Sister Won Seven Jingellie

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—A few weeks ago I saw in the Y.P.S. another girl with the same pen-name as mine, so will you change mine, please? The…

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Crowds Attend Opening of Show Official Opening Wednesday Next Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Show was opened to-day in glorious weather, and within on hour the ground was crowded with visitors, Judges and…

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Palings Not Exhibiting. at Royal Agricultural Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 March 1937 · page 4

For many years Paling’s have been prominent exhibitors at the Royal Show, but the fact that conditions at the Show greatly…

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The Royal Easter Show Dangar. Gedye a NEW [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 March 1937 · page 4

One of the feature [?] interest to country [?] show this year will [?] Gedye and Mulloch [?]…

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Swimming Carnival

The Independent · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

A swimming carnival was conducted on Tuesday night at the pontoon when spectators enjoyed several interesting swimming and diving…

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School News Friday Feature Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

The School held its swimming carnival yesterday afternoon and a most enjoyable time was spent by all. We wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Wallace, Mr, Galloway, Mr. Maher and Mr.. McLean for their generous…

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