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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Biggest and Best Dog Show Yet Held in Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 6

Saturday's show held by the Albury and Bolder Kennel Club the largest yet held here. the two top picture show spectators watching the judging. Lower Left: Mr. Norman Mitchell, who did the judging…

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Dog Show it Appreciated

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 2

The record parade of dogs a the show arranged by the Albury and Border Kennel Club on Saturday has made an excellent impression and similar…

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The Babies Show The Way

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 2

For a shining example in patriotic effort nothing can surpass the, work of the "babies" attending the infants section of the Albury Public School…

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Sydney Sheep Show To Be Opened By Governor

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 22

The Council of the N.S.W. Sheep-breeders' Association has reaffirmed its decision to conduct this year's annual sheep show and be associated…

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Albury Dog Show Outstanding Record Entries: Judge's Comments

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 19

Record entries, totalling 135, were received for Albury and Border Kennel Club's parade at Albury sportsground last…

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Why Not A Queen Carnival In Albury? Would Stimulate Interest in War Effort Competition in 1916 Raised £2700

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 33

WHY not a Queen Carnival in Albury to raise funds for patriotic purposes ? During the 1914-18 war £2700 was raised by this means, and there is no reason why a similar carnival now would not be just as successful. It would be one…

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Corowa Show Council Resigns

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the council of the Corowa P.A. and H. Society was held yesterday afternoon, when all the members, with the exception of Ald…

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Sheep Show Date Altered Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 2

Definite decisions have now been reached by the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Association regarding the conduct of this year's Sydney Sheep Show and…

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Air Force House Fair Baby Show and Dog Show

The Independent · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 6

In aid of Air Force House what promises to be a delightful fair is to be held in the Red Cross Depot, George-street, Deniliquin next…

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Sheep Show and Ram Sales

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 3

The Sydney Sheep Show will be held on the dates as previously arranged, June 18-21, in a city wool store, and not on the showground…

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Fair Rents Application

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 4

In the Fair Rents Court before the P.M., on Tuesday, John Henry Ellis applied for the determination of the fair rent of premises occupied by…

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Decision On Albury Show Next Wednesday Society Faced with Restricted Carnival or Disbandment

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 5

Committee of Albury Show Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon to make a decision as to whether or not it will hold a show this year. There is no doubt but that for the occupation of the old…

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Corowa Show Council Resigns

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 3

On Tuesday afternoon last a mooting of the Corowa P. A. & H. Society show council was hold at the offices of Messrs. J. D. Fraser & Sons when…

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Dutch Show Gratitude Batavia. June 12

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 1

Dutch citizens are erecting a canteen or Australian and New Zealand soldiers and airmen, who in future will pass through Batavia en route to war…

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"Fair Deal for All” Plea by Mr. Beasley Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 1

The Labor member of the War Advisory Council (Mr. Beasley. M.H.R.). said yesterday that courage was needed by those with power to bring about…

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Fair for Air Force House Shows Good Result

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 1

The Red Cross depot in George street was a popular rendezvous on Saturday afternoon, when stalls of all descripitions and all the fun of the fair was in progress…

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The District. Gunbar Splendid Success of Patriotic Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 2

Wednesday's grey skies and piercingly cold winds following Sunday's rainfall of 60 points, caused the committee many qualms and had even…

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Merrymakers Live Up To Their Title Bright Show in Plaza Theatre

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 6

Most noticeable feature of the Merrymakers' Revue, produced in the Plaza theatre last night to assist the funds…

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Munition Factory Old Show Ground As Site Suggestion by Show Committee

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 6

A suggestion that should be Snapped up as a most helpful more for the war effort will be made to the commonwealth…

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London Fire Brigades Show How

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 5

A glimpse of a demonstration by London firemen in Hyde Park in aid of War Weapons Week. This firemen is on a t[?] ladder passing over the spectators…

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