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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 29

Albury's Exhibition of Goal Kicking

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 4

Corowa made the Journey to Albury and although a win for their team was not contemplated by the Red and Blacks, the ultimate result was…

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“No Power to Recommend Fair Rents Tribunal” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 6

Mr. R. C. Cook, who is assisting Mr. Justice De Baun at the rents inquiry, declared during the hearing of evidence to-day that His Honor had no…

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Mate's Empire Day Ball To-night Elaborate Preparations at Albury Show Ground Magnificent Decorative Scheme Nears Completion Great Hall Transformed as Never Before

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 5

Although many elaborate and well-prepared functions have been held in the Hall of Industries .at the Albury show ground, it has never appeared as it will tonight for Mate's Empire Day ball. Actually the…

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Baby Show at Yackandandah

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 4

A baby show was held in Yackandandah Shire Hall, yesterday to assist the town band obtain additional instruments. President of the committee was…

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Albury Missed Out Chance to Boost Town Sydney Photographic Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 5

An Albury district resident, who was in Sydney recently, attended an exhibition of photography which depicted beauty spots in and…

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Letters to the Editor Wodonga C. W. A. Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 9

Sir, [?] Women’s [?] express appreciation to [?] for their great support [?] to…

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P., A. AND H. SOCIETY (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

Sir--I would be grateful if you would insert this letter in the next issue of your paper. At a meeting of the Council of the…

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CULCAIRN Show Society

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 6

The following were present at a meeting of the committee of the P., A., H. and I. Society: Messrs. J. D. Ritchie (president), M. Daley, J. J…

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Opening Deniboota Syphon Suggestion It Coincides with Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 4

The suggestion was made to the Progress Association on Friday night that theofficial opening of the Deniboota syphon works should be fixed for…

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To the Editor Albury and Photographic Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 5

Sir,—In reference to an article which appeared in your issue of May 26, to the effect that Albury was not represented at an exhibition of photographs…

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P. & A. SOCIETY Preparing for the Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

Arrangements in connection with the annual show on September 12 and 13. and for improvements to the showgrounds were discussed at a meeting of…

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Opening of Syphon Date of Ceremony Not Desired for Show Day

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

The Pastoral and Agricultural Society decided on Tuesday not to proceed with a suggestion, that representations made for the ceremony marking the…

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CULCAIRN Show Stewards

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 4

The Show Society appointed the following stewards: Chief steward, Mr. G. H. Smith; ringmaster, Mr. C. L. Pap worth; rail steward, Mr. E. R…

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Planting of New Show Ground Poplars and Kurrajongs Magnificent View to be Preserved

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 3

Following a discussion by the committee of the Albury and Border P., A. and H. Society yesterday, it has been decided to carry out initial tree…

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Judging Draughts At Albury Spring Show To be Carried Out on Second Day

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Albury P., A., and H. Society yesterday afternoon, a discussion took place concerning the…

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Grey Derby May Show the Way Home Moaveil Will Be A Danger Gold Spark and El Valor Each Should Win at Warwick Farm

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 8

Those who rated Moaveil a good thing beaten at Canterbury last week when she arrived on the scene late to just fail to reach the stablemates—Samurai and Table Talk—will have an opportunity to back up on Mr. F. W. Hughes' mare at Warwick Farm to-day…

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Animals Join in Welcoming Royalty Novel Scenes in Canadian City Real Country Fair Atmosphere Social Credit Capital Visited SASKATOON (Canada), June 4

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 1

Saskatoon provided a novel welcome for Their Majesties to-day. A real country fair was spread along the 11-mile route of the procession, farm implements, truckloads of grain, dairy product, pens of horses, cattle, sheep and pigs lining the streets…

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Show Schedule Committee

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the committee appointed by the Deniliquin P. and A. Society to finalise the revision of the schedule of prizes for the next show will be held…

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Money Needed Albury Show Society Move to New Ground

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 3

As to whether the 1940 Albury Show will be staged on the new ground depends on the society's success in raising money on its present ground…

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Tallangatta - Granya Football Match Attracts the Fair Sex

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 3

It’s a man’s game, but for all that it receives the generous patronage of the fairer sex. The rules might be a mystery to them, but football provides a good outlet for boisterous spirits. These were obtained at the Tallangatta Granya clash in the Dederang and District Football Association, which Tallangatta won by six points in a thrilling finish…

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