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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

605 stories in Murray's papers · page 27 of 31

Show Appreciated Letter From Governor's Aide

The Independent · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 3

Mr W. F. Walters, president of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society, has received the following letter dated…

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Patriotic Carnival to be Held 29th November Organisation Work Proceeding

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the public meeting convened by the Patriotic War Effort League to organise a Carnival day for…

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Holbrook Patriotic Show High Praise For The Secretary

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 5

At a meeting of the committee of the Holbrook P., A. and H. Society there were present: Messrs. F. R. Scott president), T. E. Kendall, J. S. Stewart,…

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[?]T. Pau’l Record Spring Fair Brilliant Display Of Blooms

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 1

[?] tables of magnificent Sowers of all descriptions surrounded by gaily decorated, well-filled stalls, St. Paul's Church workers conducted their annual spring fair and flower show in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon and evening…

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Howlong News C. of E. Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 4

The fifth annual flower show and fair in aid of St. Thomas Church of England was held in the School of Arts on Saturday, October 4, and was…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 2

The 32nd annual flower show in connection with the Methodist Church wilt be held on Friday next in the Band Hall. The doors will be opened…

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Royal Show As Usual Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 6

The Premier (Mr. McKell) said to night that the Government had not taken steps to stop the Royal Easter Show. As far as he knew there was…

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C.w.a. Committee Show Luncheons and Ball Improve Finances

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 3

The C.W.A committee met in the Rest Rooms on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. G Dorward presided over a larger attendance than uaual…

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The Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 3

Berrigan’s big Patriotic carnival takes place on Saturday, and it is to be big. The town will be decorated with…

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All Action Show at Regent

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 4

Drama romance and plenty of [?] combine to make “Ganss of Chicafo[?] coming to the Regent to-day, sta[?] [?] and Barton MaeLano, a thorught…

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Patriotic Carnival Organisation Work Proceeding Gala Day to Include Baby Show, Street Procession, Ugly Man Competition, Open-Air Concert, etc

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 2

There was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the public meeting convened for Tuesday night last to proceed further with…

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£1000 Show Profit Albury’s Fixture Successful

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 3

Profit on the recent Albury threeday show was over £1051, it was revealed by the secretary (Mr, A. Young) at a committee meeting…

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Nazis Again Show They Are Not Human Beings London. October 23

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

The Germans have held up for two months efforts of friends of Norway in America and Britain to send medical supplies which have been urgently…

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Wodonga Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 2

Al St. Luke’s Church of England flower show al Wodonga. which was [?]on Friday evening, the following officiated as judges: Flowers…

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Berrigan En Fete Carnival for Patriotic Purposes

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 3

On Saturday Beirigan presented a most animated scene when the local pa[?]otic committee with Mr. L. C. Abbott, president; B. Grinlington,…

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Berrigan’s Patriotic Carnival Gross Takings Exceed £600

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 3

The second annual Carnival under the auspices or the Berrigan Patriotic and War Fund, met with the wholehearted Co-operation of the people of the town and district, and was indeed a wonderful success. The takings…

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Mer[?]y Markers’ Red Cross Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 4

The impetus which the war has given to amateur theatricals in Albury is well reflected in the activities of the Merrymakers' organisation of 17 girls…

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Walbundrie Show £77 For Patriotic Purposes

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of the Walbundric Show Society. Mr. A. R. Yensch, president, presided. There were also present Messrs. J. R. White…

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St. Matthew's Flower Show and Sale of Gifts

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 4

St Matthew's flower show and sale of gifts, which is eagerly looked forward to by many people, promises to be a great success. In both flower…

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Easter Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 2

The N.S.W. Premier (Mr. McKell) has announced that the Government has not taken steps to stop the Royal Easter Show. As…

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