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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 29

All Saints’ Annual Fair

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 2

All Saints' annual fair to be held in the hall in Bellevue street, North Albury, this afternoon, will be opened officially by the Mayoress (Mrs. D. G…

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Methodist Fair. Results Most Successfully

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 3

Opened in the afternoon by Mrs E. J. Gorman, (wife of the Shire President), in a short and nicely worded speech at the conclusion of…

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Bonny Little Australians at Wodonga Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 1

These fine little Australians attracted much attention at a Baby Show held at Wodonga: Left, Robert Lemke (Wodonga) ; centre Robert Quick (Albury), with his mother; right, Norma Rule (Albury)…

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Winning Babies and Their P Roud Mothers at Wodonga Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 6

Twelve prize-winning babies were selected from the 117 entered in the various sections at the Baby Show conducted in conjunction with St. Luke's Church of England show at Wodonga…

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Fancy Dress Skating Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 5

Preparations are well in hand for the plain and fancy dress skating carnival at the Royal rink, next Saturday. In addition to prizes for plain and…

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North Albury Fair Successful Function Held Children’s Concert at Night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 6

The second annual fair, organised by the All Saints’ Women’s Guild, and officially opened in All Saints’ Hall, North Albury, yesterday afternoon by…

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Americans Show How to Organise Fruit Industry What a N.S.W. M.L.C. Saw Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 3

Striking facts regarding the extent to which the fruit industry in California is organised were given in an address to 'the Millions Club to-day by…

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Skating Carnival To-night

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 2

A grand plain and fancy dress skating carnival will be held at the Royal Rink to-night. In addition to competitions a hockey match will be…

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Riders’ Engagements at Flemington Carnival Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 6

It is almost certain that O. Phillips, the Melbourne jockey, will ride the New Zealand colt, Beau Vite, in the Derby at Flemington to-morrow. W…

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Items of News Boxing Day Carnival at Beechworth

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 4

Beechworth Athletic Club has arranged to hold an athletic carnival on Boxing Day. It will give away more than £100 in prize money to…

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War Hay Hold Up Transfer to New Albury Show Grounds

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 5

At a meeting of the Albury Show Society yesterday, the president (Mr. K. D. Watson) reported that the new ground was almost ready for…

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C.W.A. Antique Exhibition to be Held

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 2

To be held on November 16-17, the C.W.A. antique and loan exhibition promises to be an outstanding success, Already many interesting and…

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The Fair Rents Act. Slows Down Building Proposals. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 November 1939 · page 2

Architects yesterday reported that the Fair Rents Act had immediately slowed down proposals for building new homes, flats, and shops…

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Successful Skating Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 November 1939 · page 4

A successful plain and fancy dress skating carnival was held at the Royal rink on Saturday night when She biggest crowd in the rink’s history…

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Last Holbrook Show Was a Financial Success

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 November 1939 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Holbrook P., A. and H. Society there were present Messrs. J. C. Bowler (president), A. J. Heriot. T. E…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society Face Big Loss on Show £116 to Date

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 1

Members of the Council of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society met on Tuesday afternoon last for the first time since the recent…

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Fresbyterian Mission Band Fair at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

Wodonga members of the Presbyterian Church Mission Band and held their annual fair on Saturday afternoon. Stalls were well stocked and [?]…

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V.r.c. Carnival. Oaks Day

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 2

With the first day of good weather for the V.R.C. Carnival, Oaks Day tit Flemington, was a brilliant display yesterday, with now spring hats…

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Church of England Flower Show at Granya

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 2

Granya Church of England held its annual flower show and exhibition. Cr W. Broome opened the show, and congratulated the exhibitors on their effort…

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Variety Show Ay Plaza To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 November 1939 · page 3

"Varieties of 1939,'' to be staged tomorrow night in the F[?]za theatre by the Carry-On Club in aid of their benevolent funds, promises to be an…

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