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Shows & fairs, 1941

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Albury High School Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 3

Top Left: Wading race. Middle Left: Start of boys 55 yards championship. Lower Left: Some of those who cheered. Top Right: Competitors urging their teams. Middle Right: Start of girls 55 yards handicap. Lower Right: Those who did…

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Tex Morton's Show Was Outstanding

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 29

So large were the crowds that went to see Tex Morton's rodeo at Albury last Friday and Saturday, nights that at each performance hundreds had to sit on the ground…

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Band Swimming Carnival “Duck” Collins Wins Seymour Cup

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

The swimming, carnival on Wednesday night in aid of the local band was a great success. The amount taken at the gate was £4/8/, so that…

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Items of News Show Society Meeting Earlier

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 4

Because of the A.I.F. march through Albury to-day, the meeting of the Albury Show Society will begin at 2 p.m. instead of 2.30 as was intended…

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Final Decision on Sheep Show To-day Will Probably Be Held on July 8, 9, 10 Possibility Of Other Exhibits Also

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 29

AT the general committee meeting of the Albury Show Society to-day (Friday) the final decision on whether of not a sheep show will be conducted in Albury this year will be made, and the recommendations of the sub-committee…

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C.B.C. Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 6

Annual swimming carnival of the Christian Brothers’ College will be held on Monday at the Olympic Pool when about 50, events will be contested…

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Sheep Show in Albury Possibility It May Still Be Held Diverse Views at Yesterday’s Show Committee Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 4

At a meeting of the Albury Show Society yesterday afternoon a motion negativing the proposal to hold a sheep show in Albury was defeated, and the meeting adjourned until next Friday at 2.30 p.m., in the hope…

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Rain Prevents Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

Yesterday’s rain caused postponement of the annual swimming carnival of the Christian Brothers’ College at the Olympic Pool. The carnival will…

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Swimming Carnival To-night

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 2

Albury Amateur Swimming Club will hold another of its weekly carnivals to-night when the points score competition will be continued. The…

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Presbyterian Annual Fair

The Independent · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 8

The St. Andrew's Presbyterian annual Fair will be held on the first Thursday in October, according to a preliminary notice supplied by Miss…

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A Sheep Show for Albury

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

First meeting of the Albury Show Society to discuss the wisdom of holding a sheep show this year brought a division of opinion. Another is to…

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Jingellic Show High Standard Reached Cattle Outstanding

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 6

The tenth annual show was held at [?] yesterday in perfect weather. The scene was most attractive; bright dresses of the womenfolk…

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Tex Morton's Wild West Rodeo Large Crowd Enjoys Good Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 3

One of the largest crowds seen at a show at Jerilderie assembled at Tex. Morton's Wild West Rodeo Circus on Friday night last, and…

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Show Meeting Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

Last Friday a lengthy discussion took place at a general meeting of the Albury Show Society on a proposal that a sheep show be held in Albury, but…

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Date for Culcairn Show Held Over

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 21

CULCAIRN. — The date for the next show was discussed at last meeting of Culcairn Show Society, but it was decided to leave the…

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“We Must Show a Bold Front”

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 5

“The feeling between Australia and Japan is not running any smoother since Mr. Menzies left for his trip abroad, and it seems strange that his…

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"Give the Government a 'Fair Go'" Mr. Collins' Appeal at Culcairn

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 6

"The Government does not mind criticism provided that it is fair criticism, constructive criticism or criticism based on…

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U.s.a. Trophy for Empire Show

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 22

The American Poll Shorthorn Society has informed the Poll Shorthorn Society of Australasia of the decision of its board of directors to donate a…

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Motor Boat Racing, Aquaplaning, To Be Introduced At Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 1

For the first time in the history of Deniliquin motor boat racing and aquaplaning will be introduced at a special swimming carnival to be held on March 16. An effort will also be made to hold a canoe race…

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Jingellic Show Very Successful Effort Total Takings Over £200

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 6

The organisers, supporters, and officials of the Jinge[?]ic and District P., A., and H. Society have every reason to congratulate…

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