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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

605 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 31

Forthcoming Show Mr. Powles Speaks From 2Qn

The Independent · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 8

Speaking from 2QN last Friday night on the forthcoming show, Mr. Jeff Powles said:—"My object in talking to you…

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Show Society and Race Club Thanked. (To the Editor.)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 4

Sir.—On behalf of the members of the fighting forces and Home Defence unite in Albury I wish to convey through the "Mall,'' to the respective…

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Holbrook Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 2

Holbrook’s patriotic show on Saturday should be most successful, if favored with fine weather. Despite the fact that the committee decided not to give…

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Chance to Show Their Patriotism Bondholders and Maturing Loan Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 3

The Commonwealth £100,000,000 war and conversion loan will be opened on October 7, at a rally in the Sydney Town Hall. The Lord…

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Methodist Spring Fair One Of The Best Yet Held

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 1

Considered by the organisers as being one of the most successful functions conducted by the church, the annual Methodist Spring Fair and Flower Show held in the Town Hall yesterday attracted a record attendance to the afternoon and evening…

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A Pictorial Record of the Successful Culcairn Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 6

A[?]hough gate receipts were slightly lower al Culcairn’s 28th annual show, the entries exceeded those of the previous year. Weather conditions were ideal and these pictures show various phases of the day’s activities…

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Walbnndrie Show Schedules

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 4

Like the Albury Show Society, the Walbundrie P.A. and H. Society has shown its confidence in the district by deciding to stage its 30th annual show…

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Show Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 4

Pictures taken at Holbrook show, including those not published, will be on view at the Rolbrook newsagency this week…

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Something Like a Show!

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 2

There are times when philanthrophy can be overdone, and show societies all over the Stale are among the worst offenders. A show in the true sense…

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Holbrook Stages a Very Successful Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 4

Above Left: Mr. A. Mair, M.L.A., opening the Holbrook Show on Saturday. Next to Mr. Mair are: The president (Mr. Frank Scott), Mr. G. Cotterill and Mr. J. Nyhan. Below Left: Waiting for the judge's decision for the best woman…

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Holbrook Show, Grand Parade, Competitors, Winners, and Onlookers

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 6

Top: A general line-up after the grand parade at the Holbrook Show on Saturday. Second Row; Left, some of tile woman riders: right. K. Harrison on the winner of the 14.2 pony hunter…

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More Pictures of Holbrook’s Successful Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 5

Top Left: Women riders in the ring at the Holbrook Show. Right: Bryan Bowler, son of Mrs. Ken Bowler. Just below is Rosemary Bowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bowler, who gained six firsts and a second. on the left is Mr. J. Post’s champion merino ram, and, below, the ewe…

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The Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 2

At a meeting of the Carnival Committee on Tuesday night of last week, Messrs R. Brett and J. [?] Davidson reported having…

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Methodist Fair. Highly Successful Effort

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 3

The members of the local Methodist Ladies’ Guild have every reason to be pleased with the success of the annual Spring Fair, which was…

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Dress Show Stars

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 4

The Three Smart Girls who will star in the Fashion Fantasy in the Plaza Theatre to-morrow, when a display of stylish clothes will be blended with lively entertainment. Admission is restricted to women…

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Albury Store's Fine Show Stand

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 2

A view of the modem display arranged by the C. and C. Stores, of D[?]an street, in the industrial hall at the recent Albury Show…

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Women's Interests at Forthcoming Show

The Independent · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 8

Mrs. S. W. Hunt, speaking from 2QN last Friday night on the forth-coming show said: "You have already been promised…

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Over £100 Profit at Methodist Flower Show Results of Competitions

The Independent · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 6

Over £100 profit is expected from Deniliquin Flower Show and Fair held in the Deniliquin Town Hall last Thursday…

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Next Week's for Next Week's Show Why Talk Lemons (To the Editor of the "Independent")

The Independent · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 1

Sir,—Much publicity has been given by your contemporary urging the desirability of establishing lemon growing in Deniliquin with the…

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Under Vice-regal Patronage Traders Asked to Decorate Their Premises Procession Being Arranged Ring Events and Sideshows Up to Standard "All the Fun of the Fair"

The Independent · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 1

The Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show to be held on the Showgrounds on Friday and Saturday, 3rd and…

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