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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 29

Show and Fair Held by Presbyterian Church £40 Taken at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 4

Wodonga Presbyterian Church held a most successful flower show on Friday afternoon when approximately £40 was raised. The favorable…

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Hay Horticultural Society. Arranging for Spring Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 4

A committee meeting of the above society was held at Messrs. Wilkinson and Lavender's offices, on Friday night…

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“Back-to-finley.” Show and Massed Bands Demonstration

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

The Back-to-Finley Week celebrations were commenced on Saturday with the annual A. and P. Society’s show, which proved most successful, a…

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Albury Racing Club Successful Show Meeting Good Profit; Large Fields

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 5

Present at a meeting of the committee of the Albury Racing Club last evening were Messrs B. G. Ryan (chairman), A. Waugh, W. J…

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Austral Pictures "Goodbye, Mr. Chips," Show Nights Next Week-end Attractions

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

Special attention is drawn to the picture advert in to-day's issue setting out programmes to be screened both at the [?]…

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BALLDALE C.W.A. Flower Show a Successful Effort All the Awards

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 4

The annual flower show held under the auspices of the C.W.A. at Balldale was a great success. The exhibition of flowers was excellent. Details:…

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Berrigan Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The Berrigan A. and H. Society [?] favoured with beautiful weather [?] its annual exhibition on Wednesday last, in fact, had it been…

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District Children Compete at Sports in Carnival at Balldale

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 8

Four hundred district children competed in sports at Balldale on Monday. Eight schools were represented and from these a number of versatile young athletes toed the mark…

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Wool Exhibits. Magnificent Display at Berrigan Show. Becoming More Popular

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The judge in the wool class, Mr Arthur Collins, Wool Expert and Appraiser from the Farmers and Graziers’ Co-op. Co’s. Wool Stores…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 5

Entries in all classes for the Show to be held on Friday and Saturday, 13th and 14th October, as advertised in this issue, have exceeded all…

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Walbundrie Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 6

The Walbundrie Show was held on Wednesday last, in fine weather. The following are the principal awards:--…

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Methodist Fair Profit Of £70 Expected

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

The Methodist annual fair and flower show in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon again proved a highly successful and enjoyable…

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Show Holiday Arrangements at Post Offices

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 5

The following Post Offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 11, at the times shown, on account of the Corowa Show:--…

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Dancers Make Merry at Walbundrie Show Ball

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

After the show at Walbundrie on Wednesday a ball was held in the local hall. Some of the dancers who enjoyed the function…

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Winners at Wednesday's Annual Show at Walbundrie

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 6

The competition provided by light horses in the ring at Walbundrie Show on Wednesday was equal to that seen in many larges shows. Left: Some of the winners lined up for the grand…

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South Corowa Flower Show C.w.a. Branch's First Effort Successful

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

The South Corowa branch of the C.W.A. held its first flower show on Saturday last when there were excellent entries, and the show proved a…

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Austral Pictures "The Young in Heart" This Week-end Special Show Week Attractions

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 3

Attention is directed to the special attractions which will be screened by the Proprietors of Austral Pictures next week for…

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The Corowa Show Splendid Entries in All Classes Entertainment for Young and Old

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

The annual exhibition of the Corowa P., A. & H. Society will be held in the Society's well appointed grounds on Tuesday…

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Show Schedule Correction

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 2

Class 53, Section G of the Show Schedule should read Open Trot instead of Open Pony Trot. HOSPITAL SECRETARY…

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Olympus May Beat Class Field New Zealander A Good One Pantler Should Show Up Speardale May Take die Final Event

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 8

The biggest field of the day at Randwick this afternoon will strip for the Chester Handicap, and post positions will play a vital part. How-ever, if the New Zealand four-year-old Olympus has the luck to draw anything like a decent barrier position he is recommended in a big way…

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