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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 29

To the Editor Posters at the Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 4

Sir,—In my first letter re the above subject, as I was not a competitor, I signed as non-competitor and not competitor. I wrote solely in the…

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Austral Pictures Show Week Attractions Early Booking Advisable

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

Once again attention is drawn to the special Show Week attractions to be screened by the Proprietors of Austral Pictures as enumerated…

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Tiny Strange Human From Africa on View at Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

A tiny "tree dweller" from the Central African jungles, whoso tribe is fast becoming extinct, was brought out of the Dark Continent in 1927 by…

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Finley Show. Local [?] Winners

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 3

The following prizes came to Berrigan as the result of exhibits [?] the recent Finley show:— Draught Horses,—W. [?],…

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Sidelights Corowa's Annual Spring Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Corowa's annual Spring Show concluded yesterday in fine weather. Seen in the ring were:— Top Left:- E. Nelson's handsome dapple grey which won first prize in the pony hack under 14 hands class. Right: Mr. R. W. E. Fraser (left), vice-president, and Mr. C. E. Nicholson, president of the society, smile despite the falling off of entries and attendance…

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Horticultural Society’s Spring Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

The Albury Horticultural Society has issued schedules for its spring show which is to be held in the Masonic hall, on October 17. These schedules…

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Special Train for Wangaratta Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 4

Arrangements have been made to run a special train from Albury tomorrow in connection with the Wangaratta show. This train will pick up…

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The Recent Show Debit Balance Of Nearly £300

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

A statement submitted to the council of the P. and A. Society last night indicated that there would be a debit balance of approximately £280 at the end of the financial year. Accounts (£304) and prize money (£372) were passed for…

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Presbyterian Fete and Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 3

The annual fete and exhibition conducted by the Ladies’ Guild of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, will be held next Thursday and Friday, in the…

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Lighthorseman Hart at Wangaratta Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

Competing in military events at Wangaratta Show on Saturday, Trooper J. Dinning (Moyhu) of the Light [?]orse, fell heavily on his ri[?]le, when…

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Wangaratta Agricultural Show in Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 6

Top Left: Champion three years in succession. This Hereford bull owned by Mr. J. Lewis, Moyhu, has created a reputation at Wangaratta shows. Right: Mr. D. King, Rutherglen, who won the…

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Spring Show at Albury To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

The annual spring show of the Albury Horticultural Society will be held to-morrow, in the Masonic Hall, at 3 and at 7.30 p.m. Exhibitors are…

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Junior Farmers Help to Make Wangaratta Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 3

Junior farmers played a big part towards making Wangaratta Show a success. Norman Confoy and Albert Chamberlain with their charges in the grand parade on Saturday…

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Lighthorseman Hurt at Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

Competing in military events at Wangaratta show on Saturday, Trooper J. Dinning (Moyhu), of the 8th Lighthorse, fell heavily on his rifle,…

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Methodist Flower Show Next

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

The 30th Annual flower show of the Corowa Methodist Church will be held on Friday next, October 20, in the Band Hall from 2.30 p.m.. Everything…

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Items of News Wangaratta Show Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

Pictures taken at Wangaratta Show on Saturday will be on view at Anderson's newsagency as from to-day and any orders may be left there…

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Albury Battery Moves Into Camp at the Show Ground

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

To undergo intensive training for a month Albury Battery went into camp at the show ground yesterday. Top Left (left to right) : Lieut B. McGeoch, Captain C. A. Mott, Lieut. R. Vincent and Lieut. S. Mair…

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Cooking Exhibition and Sale of Gifts in All Saints' Hall

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 2

The annual cooking exhibition and sale of gifts organised by the All Saints Women's Guild will be held in All Saints' Hall on November 1. Entries…

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Display of Flowers Disappointing at Yesterday’s Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 4

Considering the good season and conditions favoring excellent growth in gardens, the display of flowers at the Albury Horticultural Society’s…

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1939 Royal Show Receipts Totalled £41,311 Profit of £14,000 MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 6

At £ 41,311 receipts for the 1939 Royal Show exceeded expenditure by £14,436, the secretary (Mr. Louis Monod) reported to the monthly…

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