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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

605 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 31

R.S.L. Auxiliary Show Stalls

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 September 1941 · page 2

RS.L. Women’s Auxiliary will conduct four stalls at the Albury Show to raise funds to send parcels to troops overseas. The auxiliary has been…

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C.W.A. Show Exhibit

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 4

The C.W.A. exhibit at the showground will comprise a demonstration of camouflage net making, and also a display of sheepskin vests and handicrafts,…

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To-morrow's Big Show Day

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 4

Special features have been arranged for the main day of the Albury show to-morrow. the outstanding being participation of the military force[?]…

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Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 5

Berrigan residents, who remember the excellent carnival staged last year by the Patriotic and War Fund Committee, will be pleaded to learn…

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Fair Rains in Western Victoria. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 6

Falls of there-quarters of an inch of rain to an inch were recorded in the Western District in the 24 hours to 9 a.m. to-day. In the Wimmera…

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Red Cross Show Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 4

Red Cross Society will to-day at the Albury Show conduct a wheel for which unique prizes have been secured. These are the latest American…

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Show Awards Blood Stock

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 3

Stallion, three years and over [?] Mr. E. McKoy’s Prittle Prattle [?], Mr. K, D. Watson’s Sacedon 2. Mare in foal or foal at [?] : Mr. R…

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Cusa’s Show Flower Stall

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 4

The Albury branch of Cusa is making a big effort for our fighters overseas during the Show, and is using one end of the Cusa hut to make a splendid…

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Spectators and Some Champions at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 8

Top and Second Rows: Some of the spectators who showed keen interest in the judging of the horses. Third Row: Left—Mr. j. T. Cox’s Ballg[?]lly Again, winner in the class for pony stallions, [?]4.2 a.[?] Centre—Mr. E.. McKoy’s…

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Albury Show Opens Will in Fine But Cool Weather Incentive To Competition Valuable High Quality Pleases Judges Big March of Troops To-day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 2

AGRICULTURE and animal husbandry, above all things, cannot be neglected even in war-time, and the decision of the Albury and Border P.A. and H. Society to hold its show this year has been fully justified…

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Show Judges Difficulty

The Independent · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 7

A very real difficulty presents itself in relation to judges for the Deniliquin Show, which is to be held on Friday and Saturday, 3rd and…

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Show Schedules Available

The Independent · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 1

The Deniliquin Show schedules are now available, and may be obtained from the secretary of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society…

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St. Andrew's Fair Includes Bed Making Contest

The Independent · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 2

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Fair and Flower Show in the Deniliquin Town Hall last Thursday was marked by an attractive presentation, although…

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Special Train for Show

The Independent · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 1

At last Thursday night's meeting of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society it was resolved to run a special train…

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Soldiers March to Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon Albury again had an opportunity of witnessing a march of soldiers from Bonegilla camp, when the following units took part:…

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Little Boy Lost at Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 2

"A little curly-headed boy has lost his mother and he has been taken to the C.W.A. creche," said the announcer on the amplifier at the [?]…

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Bren Guns at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 2

Towards the latter part of yesterday afternoon, a novelty was introduced into the ring at Albury show when two Bren guncarrier[?] came careering…

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Kiddies' Creche At The Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 2

Mothers who visited the Albury show with their babies yesterday greatly appreciated the facilities provided by the local branch of the Country Women's…

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Show President Confident Talk by Mr. W. F. Walters Over 2Qn

The Independent · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 3

Speaking over the air from 2QN on Monday night, the President of the Deniliquin P. and A. Society (Mr. W. F. Walters) gave the following…

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Main Pay of Albury Show Is an Outstanding Success Spectacular Military March Grand Parade Is Most Impressive Official Opening by Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R. Ruken Lass Breaks Albury High Jump Record

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1941 · page 5

ALBURY Show Society has cause to congratulate itself on the second day of its annual show, which was an unqualified success. A cold, underlying wind and sharp but brief showers failed to damp the…

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