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Shows & fairs, 1938

713 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 36

A Defence Outlook Show Society Members Albury and Its Strategical Importance

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 November 1938 · page 8

The feeling of Albury’s strategical importance from a defence point of view permeated, the meeting of the Albury and Border P. A. and H. Society…

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Next Albury Show September 12, 13, 14,1939 Business at Yesterday’s Committee Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 November 1938 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the Albury P.A. and H. Society was held in the Society’s rooms yesterday afternoon, when the…

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HOLBROOK Show Society Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 November 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the Holbrook P. A. and H. Society, the following were present: Messrs. G. C. Mackie (chairman), A. M. Hulme, D. G. Hulme, L. G…

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Won Prizes at the Baby Show at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 November 1938 · page 6

Wodonga Church of England organised a successful Flower and Baby Show in the Shire Hall last week. Here are the winners in the Baby Show:— Top Left: Very composed and proper despite her…

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Methodist Fair To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 7

Tomorrow a fair, organised by the Ladies’ Church Aid of the Methodist Church, will be held in the school hall. Last night the hall was a hive…

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Horticultural Show to Be Held Early in March

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 3

The first horticultural and industrial show to be staged by the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society will be held on the first Thursday in March,…

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Flower Show Held at Wodonga St. Luke’s Church

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 November 1938 · page 6

Despite the adverse season the display of flowers and garden produce at the flower show and industrial exhibition held by St. Luke’s Church,…

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P., A. and H. Society Small Profit From Show Disclosed at Council Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 3

The first meeting of the council of the Corowa Show Society after the Show last month was held at the office of John D. Fraser & Sons on…

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Trotting at Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 5

In connection with the final of the Collendina Open Trot at the Corowa Show last month, when two horses nominated by W. Trim--Hazel Rock…

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Bonnie Babies at Wodonga Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 10

There were many fine examples of Australian childhood entered in the Baby Show conducted by St. Luke’s Church of England at Wodonga last Friday. Here are some more of the prize-winners:— Top: Mrs. H. W. Quick and her. son, Robert, second in the under 12 months’ section. Centre: Mrs. M. Locke and Colin, second in the section under 18 months…

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Rosehill Girls Show How to Eat a Bun

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 5

“Taking the Bun.”—These girls of Rosehill Girls’ Schoolhad to eat a bun on a string before completing the obstacle race. Enid Cross (left) and Sylvia Wilson are making short work of the buns…

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Flower Show Good Exhibits at Wodonga Produce and Blooms

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 9

There was an excellent display of blooms and produce at Wodonga when St. Luke's Church staged its annual show. Dry weather affected roses and…

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Flower Show in March Now Is the Time to Plant

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 1

Now is the time to prepare for the grand horticultural and industrial show to be held in Deniliquin Town Hall on Thursday. March 9 next,…

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SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14 Albury Show Next Year Dates Determined

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 19

The committee of the Albury Show Society on Friday decided to hold the 1039 carnival on September 12, 18, 14. The dates are two weeks after…

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Albury Show Society Preparing New Ground Oval Equal to the Best

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 14

The Albury Show Society has considerably improved its new ground at North Albury in the last few months in preparation for the change. At…

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Contempt of Court Alleged Solicitor and Brother to Show Cause Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 2

Allegations of tampering with witness were made before the Full Court to-day, when Arthur Kennedy solicitor and his brother, C.S…

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Important Activities In Albury And Thereabouts Fodder Conservation Show Societies Asked to Organise Albury Co-operating

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 14

The severe drought experienced in the Riverina has brought home to farmers and graziers the great importance of storing supplies of stock…

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Exhibition Matches

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 4

Tennis enthusiasts may look forward to a treat on Thursday evening, when Adrian Quist, Nancye Wynne; May Blick, Colin Long, George Holland, and…

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Lennon Show Well Received Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 2

The Lennon Revue show, which opened in the Plaza Theatre last evening, was to the liking of the crowd that filled three-quarters of the hall…

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Swimming Club Meeting of Committee Victoria Champion Invited to New Year’s Day Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 2

Prospects for a successful season for the Deniliquin Swimming and Life-saving dub are very bright. Twelve members of the committee…

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