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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Corowa Show Entries

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 5

Attention is directed to the advt. to-day in which intending exhibitors at the Corowa Show are advised that entries close with the secretary, Mr…

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Subsidy for Show Societies

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 4

Mr. H. O. Elliott, M.L.A., asked the following questions in the Legislative Assembly: -- "Can the Premier state whether it is a fact that the work…

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Country News Culcairn Show Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 37

THOSE present at a meeting of the Culcairn Show Society were:—Messrs. J. D. Ritchie (president), O. C. Alldis (secretary), N. E. Gamble, A…

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A Champion at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 10

This brown leghorn hen, exhibited by Mr G. W. Stevenson, won the grand champion award in the poultry section at the Albury Show. The judge (Mr. McGilvray), said it was one of the best he had ever handled…

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The Show From Another Angle

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 2

“Right this way, folks.”—A feminine “spruiker” proclaims the wonders to be seen inside the tent…

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Now for a Bigger Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 6

The Albury district has closed the best show of its history. The Show Society is 81 years old, a rather respectable age in this day of speed and…

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Holbrook Show Attractive Programme Arranged

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 13

The annual show of Holbrook Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24, and…

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Contributed Their Quota to the Fun of the Fair

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 2

Sideshows and vendors of all kinds of knick-knacks did a roaring business at this year’s Albury Show. The picture on the left shows a vendor of toys arranging his stand, whilst on the right are some of the entertainers, without presence a show would lose much of its glamor and attractiveness for ordinary [?]…

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Riverina's Carnival (Continued) Farm Produce a "Cinderalla" Section

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 7

Farm produce, one of what may be termed the Cinderella sections of the show, arrested its decline which has before been noted in some classes. The…

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Light Horsemen Star in Show Arena

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 6

With their waving plumes and dashing appearance. Light Horsemen held the attention of spectators during the ring events. Top: Tallangatta team which won the section fours over the hurdles. Left to right: Corporal Morley. Sergeant Paton, Troopers Cardwell and Pearce. Bottom: An impressive view during the grand parade on Wednesday…

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After Months of Show Preparation—the Trophies

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 10

Gleaming cups and bowls were not half as bright as the faces of the recipients when the how trophies were handed out yesterday afternoon by Mrs. A. Mair. The picture shows the array of trophies on the areas immediately prior to the presentation ceremony…

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A Fine Circus Coming to Deniliquin on Show Nights

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

Messrs. Ashton Bros. wish to announce to the general public of Deniliquin and district that they are coming along with one of the finest circus…

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Most Successful Albury Show in History Concluded Yesterday Another Large Crowd Highest Takings in 82 Years Exhibition a Wonderful Advertisement for Town Mr. K. D. Watson a Very Pleased Man

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 2

Financially the most successful show in the history of the 82 years of existence of the Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society came to a conclusion yesterday in perfect weather…

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Albury Show "St. Bernard's" Ryeland Successful "Silver Lining" Champion Clydesdale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 6

The 82nd annual Albury Show, which opened at the Albury Showgrounds on Tuesday, and continued on Wednesday and yesterday, was…

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Lockhart Show Ring Events Will Be a Feature This Year

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 43

The progressive town of Lockhart, centre of one of the best wheat growing areas in Southern Riverina, is staging its annual show on September…

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Show-week Programmes Tuesday, September 13 "Keep Your Seats, Please"

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 7

The film depicts an ingenious story of a search for a fortune concealed in one of a set of seven chairs. As such it is perhaps the most excitingly funny…

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Our Show Encouraging Entries in All Sections Sideshows a Strong Feature

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 1

Everybody in the town and district is looking forward now to our own Henty Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and hoping that we will…

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The Albury Show Two Days of Brilliant Weather Record Gate Receipts

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 1

Albury was blessed with two beautiful days for the main portion of their annual show on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the gate takings for the two…

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Needlework, Knitting and Fine Arts Women Show Skill Young Albury Painter Successful

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 6

The pavilion display of women's handiwork was a blaze of color, and although knitting sections did not attract so many entries as in former…

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Overseas Pen-Friends Addresses Asked for by Niece Robot Man at Wagga Show Borambola, via Wagga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 20

Dear uncle,—The weather has been unsettled. One morning it rains and the next morning there is a frost. We have few bare patches in the…

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