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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

265 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 14

Show Prospects Very Bright

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 2

"The prospects for the show are absolutely wonderful," the secretary of Show Society (Mr A. G. Young) told the "Mail" last night. "There is…

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Queen Carnival SATURDAY, 28th' November for Comforts Fund and Patriotic War Efort League

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 3

Convened by the Shire President (Cr. J. H. Liddle) a public meeting was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last, to discuss the…

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Yerong Creek Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

Entries for the Yerong Creek Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition, which is to be held in the Yerong Creek Public Hall on Saturday, October 31,…

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Red Cross Show Booth Great Success

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

The President (Mrs. F. Crosby) presided at a meeting of the Red Cross branch, and reported that the refreshments booth at the Culcairn show,…

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Lyric Talkies Tomorrow Night (Saturday) Carnival Star in Gay Exploits

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 6

The exciting adventures of a beautiful circus dancer in New Orleans during the colorful Mardi Gras season, and her whirlwind romance with a gay…

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Albury's 86th Annual Show Today "Prospects Never Better" President is Optimistic

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

Today, the [?]th annual show of the Albury and Border P, A and 11. Society opens on Its new ground at 10 o'clock. The grounds are in perfect order, the…

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Holbrook Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 2

Entries are coming well for the Holbrook Patriotic Show, on Saturday October 31. It is not anticipated that records will be broken. The shortage…

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With the Horses at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 4

Top Row: Left—Tony Clear, of Walbundrie, best boy rider, under [?] at Albury show. Right—Miss Mavis Simmonds, of Benalla, on Mr J. Lewis’ Bobby Pearce, winner of open galloway hunt. Second Row: Left—Jeana Patey, of Oaklands, best girl rider under 14 and 12. Right…

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Horses’ Big Hour at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 4

A feature of the Albury Show on Saturday was the grand parade (above), in which many fine specimens of horse-flesh were seen…

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Spectacular Leaps :: Champions at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 6

Top Row: Left—Miss Mavis Simonies, of Benalla, on Grey Gown, winner of G. J. Coley' Hunt, and champion hunter of the Albury Show. Right—Mr. M. [?], of Wodonga, and Miss N. Moore, of Melbourne, on Mr R. [?] in part of hacks. Second…

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Prize Winners at the Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 6

Top [?]: Left—Miss M. [?] of [?], on Pleasure, a placegetter in the [?] events at the Albury Show. Right—Mrs H. S. Kennedy, of "Wandingong," Urana, on Sasha, winner of open and local lady rider. Second Row: Left-Mr Breen on Alibi, third in the…

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Albury Show : Last Day Heavy List of Hackneys

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 4

Second, and final, day of the Border P.A. and H. Society’s Show, on its new Albury ground, on Saturday, was held in an atmosphere dominated by the picnic spirit. There was an excellent attendance, particularly in the afternoon, when every inch of the space outside the ring fence…

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Semi-Nude Girls in Military Show SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 5

Mr W. M. Currey, VC. MLA (Kogarah), sees nothing wrong with semi-nude girls at a city entertainment walking across the stage carrying huge replicas of military…

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Eighth Army Ordered By Its Commander To Destroy Rommel And Afrika Korps Heavy Attack Made Believed to be the “Big Show” LONDON, October 25

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 1

The Eighth Army, with strong air support, launched a heavy attack against Rommel’s positions in the Western Desert on Friday night. The Cairo communique says that fierce fighting has developed and is continuing. News of the British attack spread rapidly in London, where…

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Albury Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 2

The Albury Show Society held the annual show at the new showgrounds on Friday, and Saturday last in fine weather. Although the effects of the…

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South Corowa Flower Show Successful Patriotic Effort

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 1

The South Corowa branch of the C.W.A. held their annual flower show on Saturday afternoon last at the school. There…

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Berrigan Carnival, a Wonderful Success. Nett Proceeds Will Reach £2,200

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1942 · page 1

The culmination of three months activity, of solid endeavor and [?] anticipation was reached on Friday, when the Patriotic [?]…

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Holbrook Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 2

If fevered with fine weather Holbrook Patriotic Show on Saturday is expected to be an outstanding success. “The committee again decided not to…

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Patriotic Carnival Another Public Meeting to Consider

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 3

A meeting of the Patriotic Carnival Committee was held on Monday evening last. Present:—Rev. R. C. Lawton (ch.), Mrs. Clift, Mrs…

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Items of News Albury Show Takings

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 2

Final tally of takings at the Albury Show on Friday and Saturday last shows that proceeds amounted to £546…

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