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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

713 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 36

P., a and H. Society Final Show Arrangements

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

Final arrangements for the forth coming annual Corowa Show were made by the Council of the P., A. &. H. Society at their last meeting be…

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"Not Fair"

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

The children of Corowa, who are virtually the owners of the new play ground have issued an ultimatum to the "big boys" -- the bullies as it…

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Caravan Camp Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 28

With a view to affording motorists an opportunity of inspecting the latest in holiday equipment, the N.R.M.A. has decided to conduct an…

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Attending Narandera Show Sandigo

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 20

Dear Uncle,—This is my first letter to the Page, which I enjoy reading each week. We milk three cows and feed two calves. Mum is getting 25…

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Henty Show Society Committeemen

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 3

Members of the committee of Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society, who helped to make the show the success that it was…

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Temora's Annual Show a Splendid Programme Arranged

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 16

The Temora Annual Show will this year be staged on 20th, 21st and 22nd September, and conditions point to a show of special features. The show…

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"Toronto Chief" Threw Darts at Ungarie Show Ungarie

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 21

Dear Uncle,—I was pleased to see my first letter in print. Since I last wrote we have had rain. Our crop is 16 inches high. One day I hope to…

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P. and A. Society’s Show Splendid Display and Large Attendance Increase in Sheep Section a Feature

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

Pleasant weather, efficient organisation, a large attendance, and the quality of the exhibits in practically all sections combined to make the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s show on Tuesday and Wednesday one of the best staged for many…

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Successful Albury Show Races Double to Bow Tie and Green Thorne Large Attendances Small Fields on Last Day

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 38

The Albury Racing Club's show meeting on Friday and Saturday was successful, gate takings for the two days totalling £230. Good racing was…

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Record Show at Albury Takings Highest in 82 Awards on Third Day Years Total of £1224 Society Gratified

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 19

The greatest number of people ever to attend an Albury show crowded the showground last week for the society's annual carnival. Gate takings…

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Henty's 34th Annual Show Beautiful Weather Official Opening by Hon. A. MAIR, M.L.A. Pavilion Reflects the District's Products

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

The Henty Show Society was fortunate in its choice of weather conditions for its 34th annual show on Tuesday and Wednesday, and although the attendance showed a slight falling-off…

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Henty Show Race Winner

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 4

N. W. Body (Culcairn), who won the professional mile cycle handicap at Henty Show on Wednesday. His time was 2 min. 29 secs…

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A Champion Clydesdale at the Henty Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 12

Forsett Silverslade, runner-up in the championship at . Albury Show, carried off the honors in the Clydesdale stallion section at Henty Show. He is owned by [?] and Sons…

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Henty Show Snaps :: a Champion Pointer :: a Successful Horsewoman

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 10

Top Left: Phyllis Crocker, of Henty, radiated happiness as she smilingly wended her way through the crowd at the Henty Show on Wednesday, carrying her bag of samples and her two fluffy sticks…

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Methodist Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 3

The annual Fair of the Methodist Church was held in the Memorial Hall or Saturday, 10th inst. Considering the seasonal prospects, [?]…

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Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 6

For the Holbrook Show, which is to be held next Friday and Saturday, September 23-24, excellent entries have been received in all-sections, and…

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[?] Show Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 3

The [?]elbrock annual show ball will be held on Friday. September 23. It is the social event of the year. An excellent poultry supper will be…

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Conditions in the District Fair Prospects [?] Crops

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 4

In his monthly report [?] Taylor, district agricu[?] slates:— “Good soaking rain.[?]…

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Stork Movements by [?] for Royal Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 2

The Royal Show in Melbourne has been responsible for considerable movement in prize stock by rail, and yesterday 17 blood…

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Wangaratta Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 4

General entries for the Wangaratta Show to be held on October 14-15 close on Monday next The prize list includes sections for all classes of live…

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