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Shows & fairs, 1941

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Henty Show On September 2 and 3 Annual Meeting of Agricultural Society

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 27

HENTY.—At a committee meeting, following the annual meeting of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society last…

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Dogs for Sydney Royal Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 5

The Willamette Kennels, at Staghorri Flat, will be represented at the Sydney [?]yal Show by four dogs, Mr. and Mrs M. Lindsay exhibiting the…

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Sheep Show Would Have Been A Success

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 6

MAJORITY of members of the committee of Albury Show Society having decided against the proposal, a sheep show will not be held here this year. Indeed ito is doubtful if the proposition will now be entertained until after…

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Show Society Loss £804 Deficit May Be Balanced by Ground Rental Recommendation To Hold Show This Year

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 33

A loss of £804, including £204 depreciation, was made by the Albury Show Society during the past financial year, according to…

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Number Of Members "Shameful" Disgust Expressed by Show Society Members

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 33

Disgust at the number of members of the Albury Show Society was expressed at the annual meeting last Friday…

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Albury Sheep Show Not to Be Held This Year Time Considered Inopportune Financial Position of Society Against Proposal

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 24

ALBURY Show Society committee decided, at its meeting last Friday, not to hold a sheep show at Albury this year. Voting was 13 to 8 against the proposal…

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Sheep Show In Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 4

There is one outstanding advocate for the holding of a sheep show in Albury. Mr. J. F. Guthrie, writing to Cr. J. E. Jelbart. regarding the proposed…

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Show Buckjumpers Killed in Crash

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 2

Two valuable buckjumpers of Thorpe McConville's Wild Australia show were killed and the driver of a large horse transport injured on Wednesday…

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That Albury Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 2

“It is pleasing to snow that to Mr. [?] F. Guthrie has not yet abondoned [?] idea of an exhibition of sheep at [?] Albury,” said Mr. J. E. Je[?]ri on…

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Wet Conditions Likely for Royal Empire Show Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 2

Unfavorable weather for the Royal, Empire Show was forecast to-night by the S[?]ate Meteorologist (Mr. Mares), who [?]: “There are likely to be…

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Stoney Royal Show Opens Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

The Royal Empire Show opened to-day in dull but fine weather. From an early hour crowds entered the grounds…

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Local Amateurs Stage Show In Jerilderie

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 1

Held at the Jerilderie Hall, the combined concert and dance organised by Mrs. C. M. Levy was a huge success. The proceeds are to be divided…

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Royal Empire Show a Brilliant Opening Display SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 2

The Royal Empire Show, known formerly as the Sydney Royal Show, was opened yesterday. The new features of the show were…

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Show at Holbrook This Year Decision of the Committee

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 8

At the meeting of the Holbrook P., A. and H Society, in the absence of the president (Mr. J. G. [?]ulme on military duty), Mr. J. C. Bowler…

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Amusements “Charter Pilot”—laugh An[?] Thrill Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 4

One of the greatest thrills in “Ch[?]ter Pilot.” which opens at [?]oyts [?] day occurs when a real-life dram[?] broadcast from an [?]ward plung[?]…

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Horse Coming into Own Again [?]dales at the Show SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 3

[?] petrol r[?]oning becoming [?] breeders of utility horses [?] again coming into their own. [?] are replacing tra[?]ors…

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Picture of War Effort Great Display at Sydney Show Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 1

Guns, aeroplanes, engines, torpedo lubes, depth charges, mines, Bren guns and other armaments displayed at the Royal Empire Show represented…

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Bowling Easter Carnival Record Entries For All Events Play Begins To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 6

A record entry has been received for the combined bowls carnival arranged by the Albury and Commercial Bowling Clubs, which…

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The Sydney Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 2

Western District, with 1,772 1/2 points, won the Commonwealth District competition. North Coast and Tablelands, which has won for the last…

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Riverina Breeders' Success At Royal Empire Show Display Cattle Of Outstanding Merit

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—It is agreed that in many respects the Royal Empire Show, which is being conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society this year, and which began yesterday, is more impressive than shows of previous years…

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