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Shows & fairs, 1941

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Newspaper to Show Cause Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 4

“Truth and Sportsman” Ltd. and N. E. Coxon, editor, have been called upon by a rule nisi granted in the Full Court to-day to show cause why they should…

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Items of News Three Days’ Show For Albury?

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 4

The possibility that the Albury Show might be held on three days as was usual before the war, was mentioned at the annual meeting of the Chamber…

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Way Open To Holding Show At Albury This Year Military to Vacate Ground Next Monday Committee to Reconsider Gymkhana Decision

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 5

Decision of Military Authorities to vacate the Albury Showground next Monday has paved the way for a full-scale show to be staged this year. Announcement that the ground was to be handed…

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Helpers at Air Force House Fair Thanked (To the Editor)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 July 1941 · page 2

Sir,—On behalf of the committee and myself I wish to heartily thank all who so generously gave their assistance on June 14, at Air Force House Fair…

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An All-Australian “Show” Incident Off Syrian Coast

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 July 1941 · page 1

[?] June 28. [?] time in [?] of the Aust[?] [?] in…

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Exhibition of Messerschmitt

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 July 1941 · page 2

Details of the exhibition of the Messerschmitt aeroplane in Albury on September 1, 2. and 3, are shortly to be considered by a special committee,…

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Offer to Show Exhibitors

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 2

The fact that the Show Society has decided to hold a show this year (reported elsewhere in this issue) will make stock owners consider ways and…

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Three Days’ Show for Albury Show Committee Makes a Decision Following Vacation of Old Show Ground by Military Authorities

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 6

The Albury and Border P.A. and H. Society has decided to stage a three days show on the old show ground in Young street this year. This decision followed meeting of the committee at the show ground…

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Princess Carnival Dance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 2

The 5050 dance, postponed from Tuesday night last, will be held in the Wahgunyah School of Arts on Tuesday night, July 8, 1941. Proceeds in…

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Support Albury Show Society

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

THE decision of the committee of Albury Show Society at its special meeting on Wednesday to hold a three days' show in September is a wise one, and reflects the confidence of members in their ability to make the venture a…

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Three Days' Show To Be Held At Albury SEPTEMBER 9, 10 & 11 Selected Dates Committee Confident of Successful Carnival

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 8

At a special meeting of Albury Show Society on Wednesday afternoon it was decided to hold a three-day show on September 9, 10 and 11. This decision was made following advice from the…

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Direct Action to Be Taken Delegation To Go To Canberra And Press For Air School Facilities for Distilling Power Alcohol No Action to Hold Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 1

The President (Mr. Don. Simpson) Occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Corowa and District Progress Association on Wednesday…

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Carnival Assists Albury Patriotic Fund

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 8

Albury and District Patriotic and War Fund benefited to the extent of £50 as a result of this year’s Athletic Carnival. President of the Albury Athletic Club (Mr. J. Nolan) is here seen handing the cheque to the secretry of the Patriotic Fund (Mr. Roy Collings), who accepted it in the .absence of the Chief Warden (Aid. D. G. Padman). From left : Messrs. J. Nolan, R. Collings, J. King (secretary Athletic club), A. Gray and G. N…

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Rain Dividend Albury Has Inch And a Half Crops and Grass Show Benefit

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 4

With green tinging the crops and grass promising rapid growth, farmers through Albury and district, where the average total fall…

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Invitation to Governor to Open Deniliquin Show

The Independent · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 2

When members of the Council of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society meet in the Royal Hotel tonight, they will be…

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Australia Fair

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 20

Australia fair, I love thee, The dear land of my birth; To me thou art the sweetest, The brightest spot on earth…

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Queen Carnival To Be Held At Henty

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 13

HENTY.—At a meeting of the Patriotic Committee, which was attended by other interested bodies, it was decided…

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Henty Show Society Stewards Appointed

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 4

The following were present at a committee meeting of the Henty show society: Messrs. H. Diffey (chairman). J. Pech, D. G. Fraser, C. E, Thomas…

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Show Opening Governor and Lady Wake-hurst to Visit Deniliquin

The Independent · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 1

Mr. S. W. Hunt, secretary of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society received from Mr. R. O. Wynne, Aide-decamp…

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Albury Show Schedules - Will Be Ready Soon War Savings Certificates As Prizes

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 5

Reports indicate that promise for the 1941 show of the Albury and Border P.A. and H. Society. on September 9,19, and 11, are…

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