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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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

Sydney, Sheep Show to Be Held

The Independent · Thursday 18 December 1941 · page 4

The Council of the N.S.W. Sheep-breeders' Association intends to carry on with next year's sheep show and sales "if reasonably Possible."…

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Swimming Club Notes Carnival On

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 4

At last night's Swimming" Club meeting, presided over by Mr. Lance Lloyd,, the resignation of Mr. Arthur Gillespie as a committeeman was…

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Christmas Carnival Abandoned Gifts to Children of Service Men

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 3

Although it was originally planned to hold a Christmas carnival for the benefit of children generally, that has had to be…

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Ambulance Carnival Needs Support

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 December 1941 · page 2

Restrictions on lighting and general conditions obtaining because of the war position have adversely affected the annual carnival of the Albury Ambulance…

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Patriotic Carnival on Boxing -Day Public Criticised"

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 December 1941 · page 3

Disappointment was expressed and the public generally criticised at the Patriotic sports committee meeting on Wednesday night when only three…

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“Show-up” at Singapore Sarawak’s Rajah Angry SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 2

The Rajah of Sarawak (Sir Charles-Vyher Brooke) bitterly attacked British military and political leadership in Singapore. He said that the present position in…

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Annual Aquatic Carnival at Yarrawonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 6

The second annual aquatic carnival conducted by the Yarra-wonga Yacht Club in conjunction with the National Fitness Committee, at Yarrawonga on Boxing Day, proved most successful. Top Left: C. French with his “V for Victory” craft, which…

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