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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Culcairn to Hold Show Sept. 17 Profits For War Certificates And Patriotic Committee

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

The following were present at a meeting of the P.A.H. and I. Society, Messrs. J. A. Balfour (in the chair). R. A. Lowe, W. W. Graham, V. Lowe,…

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Catholic Church Fair in St. Patrick's Hall

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

A gala fair to raise funds for the Catholic Church was opened in St. Patrick's Hall last evening, when a diversity of money-making features…

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"Let Battle for Australia be Fought Overseas" "Must Not Be Fought Here" Captain Allnatt Bares Realities in Appeal for Recruits Picture Show Rally Well Attended

The Independent · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

There was a large attendance in the Town Hall on Monday night, when by arrangement with the Deniliquin Recruiting Committee the highly enjoyable current programme of pictures was presented by the Regent Theatre management free of charge. At a…

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Catholic Fair Continues

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

Children had a bumper afternoon in St. Patrick's Fall yesterday when a special session of the gala fete organised by a committee of Catholic womenfolk…

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Catholic Fair Concludes

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 4

The three days’ gala fair which was held in St. Patrick’s Hall to raise funds for the Catholic Church concluded last evening when an excellent crowd was…

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Show Girl Seeks Damages “Stage Dress Caught Fire” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

Alleged lo have been burned when a radiator ignited her cellophane dress Pamela Burr, aged 20, show girl and [?] today claimed damages…

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WANGARATTA Chyrysanthemum Show

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 20

Main awards at the annual chrysanthemum show wore: Twelve, six, three, one, three incurved three reflex, three white, three pink, three yellow, F. J…

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Cootamundra Sheep Show 100 New Pens Completed

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 8

The 15th annual sheep show and dog trials of the Cootamundra Show Society will be held at Cootamundra showgrounds on Tuesday, Wednesday…

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Junior Red Cross Exhibition Local Prizewinners

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 1

The beautiful display of gifts at the Junior Red Cross exhibition held in the Sydney Town Hall recently aroused been interest and appreciation…

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Mock Bombing Raid at Cootamundra Carnival

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 3

COOTAMUNDRA.—More than 4000 people attended the Wardens' War Services, carnival and A.R.P. demonstration held at the Cootamundra…

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Sydney Sheep Show Appointment of Judges

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 23

A greater responsibility than ever has now been placed on the stud sheep breeders of this country to keep up the high standard of their flocks. This…

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Leeton Show to Be Held As Usual

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 31

LEETON.—At a meeting of the Leeton Show Society committee it was decided to hold the annual show as usual in October, on the 14th and 15th…

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Show Sheep At Deniliquin 45 Years Ago

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 3

THE following is reprinted from a Melbourne paper, dated July 25, 1896, which was found underneath linoleum in the old Cornalla homestead, and forwarded to us by Mr. C. M. Whittakers:—…

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Sydney Royal Show Interesting Report By Urangeline Club Member

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 24

The following interesting report on his visit to the Sydney Royal Empire Show was prepared toy Bryan Bowyer, a member of Urangeline Junior…

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St. Patrick’s Gala Fair

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 May 1941 · page 5

A substantial amount was raised for the Romar Catholic Church funds by the recent St. Patrick’s gala fair. Competition were won[?] by Mrs. Kerman,…

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Fair and Dance. £120 REALISED

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 3

The promoters and helpers for the Church of England Fair and Dance, held on Saturday, received a very pleasant surprise, when, at the close…

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Never Had Fair "Deal,” Says Ex-m.l.a. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 3

Tneorioro Charles Trautwein, a bankrupt hotelkeeper and a former member of the Legislative Council, declared before the Register in Bankruptcy…

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Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.i.a., Honored Believes Irrigation Works Will Continue and That Cabinet Will Give Murray "A Fair Go"

The Independent · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 7

Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A. was the guest of honor at a happy gathering of friends and supporters, some 30 strong, in the…

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Bright Regent Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 2

Five outstanding personalities in the world of music make appearances in the new Paramount comedy music. "Magic With Music," in addition…

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DOGSONPARADE Successful Show at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 6

Albury and Border Kennel Club held a ' record parade on Saturday at the sports ground. The entries approximated 135. When the dogs…

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