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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

337 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 17

"Argus" Charged with Being Fortune Teller. Gives Court Exhibition of His Powers. MELBOURNE, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 3

Nathaniel Coneland, known as "Argus," gave an exhibition of his powers in the Central Summons Court, to-day, while defending a…

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Excessive Speed Casues Many Deaths What the Statistics Show Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 5

The Traffic Superintendent said to-day that in the six months ended June 30 last, 272 persons Were killed and 4222 injured in…

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Grand Variety Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 July 1937 · page 4

A Grand Variety Show will be staged in the Variety Hall, on Tuesday evening next, 27th July, by local artists, in aid of the Convent Funds. A…

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Presbyterian Flower Show Wednesday, 29th September Schedule of Events

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 July 1937 · page 3

The Presbyterian Ladies Guild who intend holding the Annual Flower Show and Fleece Competition in the Royal Theatre on Wednesday, 29th…

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Football Good Exhibition of Clean Friendly Rivalry Gate Takings—£18/2/

The Independent · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 2

The match between Moonacullah and Cummeragunga Mission Station aboriginees, played on the sports oval on Saturday afternoon drew a very…

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The Hay Show. Committee Meets

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 July 1937 · page 2

The Committee of the Hay P. and A. Association met on Saturday, there being present: Messrs. Roy Matthews (president), J. and J. K. Johnston, W…

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Fine Exhibition at Tarcutta Tumbarumba 5, Waratahs 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 38

After a fine exhibition of the code at Tarcutta, the northern finalists, Tumbarumba and Wagga Waratahs played a draw, 5-all…

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High Jump at Show (To the Editor.)

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 1

Sir,—I agree wilth Mr. W. B. Crosbie's views as stated in his letter l9/7/37. I would never be a partner in exhibiting in a high jump…

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Agricultural Show Subsidies Suggested

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 31 July 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Northern Agricultural Societies' Association (Victoria) held at Bendigo, it was declared that the Government should…

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News of the Week Show Schedule Omission

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 2

In section C. (Horses in Action) in this year's show schedule the item, "Pony Hackeny, up to [?] hands, to be ridden by boy or girl" has been…

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Sheep Show Record Entries in Melbourne Championship Awards

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 6

A record entry of 903 stud sheep—106 more than last year—faced the judges at the annual show of the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association in…

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The Glen Show the Way to Wang

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 4

Being at home to Wangaratta Rutherglen proved them solves far superior to the visitors in the final stages of the game…

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P., A. and H. Society Sheep Dog Trails to Be Held Judges and Stewards for Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Council of the above was held at Mr. J. D. Fraser's office on Tuesday afternoon last, when there were…

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Albury Show Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 5

The Albury Racing Club announces the programme of its Show. Meeting in to-day's issue. The meeting is to be held on Friday and Saturday, 10th…

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Japan Wants "Fair Share" Antarctic Whaling Tokio, August 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 16

Japan will participate in the next whaling conference if she is asked to do so. But Japan hopes that Britain and Norway, which at present have…

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Preparing for the Albury Show Jindera

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 23

DEAR Poppy,—Sitting out in the delightful sun, writing my contribution to the Round Table, is a delightful occupation—from the point of view…

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Albury Show Prospects Improved by Rain Entries Close

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 16

Until Monday, when the most beneficial rains for some months fell, the country outlook was so uncertain that it threatened to interfere with the…

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Fitting Show Cattle Selection and Preparation Feeding and Grooming Hints

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 31

Within a few weeks the show season will be in full swing, and already breeders in all parts of the State are busy preparing the pick of their herds for…

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15th Anniversary Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 1

Commencing on Thursday, September 2 comes R. V. Seymour's 15th anniversary of business trading at The Men's Store. To commemorate the birthday,…

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Finley Agricultural Show

The Independent · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 1

Prospects for a successful show by which is to be held on September 8, have, naturally been greatly enhanced by the recent good rain and the…

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