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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

483 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 25

Culcairn Show Prospects

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 2

Prospects for Culcairn show on Friday are very bright Entries for ring events are good, and an attractive programme of flag races, walk,…

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Holiday For Show Gymkhana

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 2

At its meeting last night. Albury Council decided to grant a municipal half-holiday on October 23 the day of the gymkhana, to be held on the new…

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Salvation Army Fair

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 4

The Sweat Pea Fair conducted by the Salvation Army was opened in the Falkiner Citadel on Wednesday afternoon by Mr W. J. Salter, who in his…

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Booth Licence for Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 4

A publican’s booth, licence for the P. and A. Society’s show on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14, was granted to George Clyde Oddy by Mr…

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Henty and District People Go to the Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 8

Despite the war and the drought, farmers and graziers are undaunted and can draw joy from the well of happiness. At Henty a most successful show was held this week; not so good as in some years, admittedly, but, nevertheless, from it money will find its way to the…

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Henty's Patriotic Show In Brilliant Sunshine Gate Money Exceeds Last Year Ring Events Hold the Interest of the Crowd

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

Run this year in aid of Patriotic Funds, Henty's 36th Annual Show was completely successful, and on both days was favoured with beautiful weather, which no doubt itself drew many people from the…

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Victoria’s Show Day Holiday Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 2

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Bailey) was waited upon this afternoon by a deputation representing the Trades Hall, asking him not to pass the bill to…

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Albury’s ‘Scarlet O’hara’ To Appear At Male’s Home Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 3

Albury’s “Scarl[?]tt O’Hara” will not immediately fade from the public view. She will appear at Mate’s in “Summeiville,” the magnificent Home…

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Sydney Show Will Be Held Next Year SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Society decided to-day that the 1941 Easter show would be held over eight days and five nights. The dates fixed were from…

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In the Show Ring at Culcairn

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

Culcairn Show on Friday last, although it reflected war and the prevailing uncertain conditions, provided an enjoyable day out for a large crowd. Top Left: Prize-winning ponies owned by Mr. J. Papworth…

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Something Like a Gymkhana! Table Top Show Spirit Of The Country ATTENDANCE 2000

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 4

Organisation of a large-scale gymkhana by the relatively small community or Table Top, which was held at “Maryvale” on Saturday, involved…

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Champions at Culcairn Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

Top: Prize-winners taking part in the parade at Culcairn Show. Centre: The champion Shorthorn bull, Woomaigama Equador, shown by C. P. Fairbairn and Co., Woomargama Station. Below: Woomargama Julie, champion shorthorn cow, also owned by…

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Profit of £241 From Patriotic Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

Net profit from the Deniliquin patriotic carnival on August 21 is at present £241 and may reach £250 when all accounts are finalised, it was revealed last night at a meeting of the organising committee held in the Council Chambers…

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Summer Frocks at Culcairn Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

The warm day gave womenfolk an opportunity to wear their summer frocks at the Culcairn Show…

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Pedigreed Pigs to Be Sold at Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

Dalgety and Co Ltd. have received instructions from Mrs. F. M. Windeyer to sell 11 stud pedigreed boars and 12 stud pedigreed sows at the pig pavilion,…

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Tiny Strange Woman From Africa At Deniliquin Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

[?]bangi, tiny tree dweller from the Central African jungle, whose tribe is [?]ast becoming extinct, was brought out of the Dark Continent in 1927 by Carl…

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Social News and Women’s Items Home Exhibition Will Intrigue Albury Women

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

BEAUTIFUL things— new things; how they appeal to the average woman. To-day at Mate’s, they will…

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Two Days’s Show. On Next Friday And

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

The Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s annual show will be held on Friday and Saturday next, September 13 and 14…

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Lennon’s Mammoth Canvas Theatre Opening in Deniliquin on Show Nights

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

Something succulent is promised Deniliquin amusement lovers with the advent of Lennon’s famous production Revue Company, which will appear…

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Girls Will Make The Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 2

Photographs of the 17 Albury girls who will appear in the Merrymakers [?] at the Plaza on Tuesday, September 24 and who are on view in…

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