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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

265 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 14

Fine Parade of Horses at Albury Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 6

The second day of the Albury show attracted a large attendance, and gate takings exceeded £400. The all horse grand parade was the main feature,…

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Presbyterian Flower Show All Arrangements Well in Hand for

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 3

Everything points to a most successful show being held on Saturday, when the annual Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition in aid of the…

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Street Stalls Show Profit

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 October 1942 · page 2

Revenue received by the WVS street stall in Albury yesterday amounted to £16. There was an unprecedented demand for vegetables and fruit, with…

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Holbrook's Highly Successful Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 November 1942 · page 4

Top How: Left—Mr John Ross, of Holbrook, who was a competitor at Saturday's show. Right—Winifred Allworth and Bryan Bowler, second in school pon[?] to be ridden by two school children. Second Row: Left—Phil Jones and Pauline Bowler, two successful competitors…

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Grand Parade at Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 November 1942 · page 2

Again at Holbrook Show on Saturday there was a very strong horse section, during the grand parade. The above pictures were taken…

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Holbrook Show Committee Had a Busy Day

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 November 1942 · page 4

At Holbrook the committee of the local PA and H Society, during the war, hands over all of its profits from shows to the patriotic fund. Saturday's effort is expected to exceed £700. Above are the men who…

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Flower Show at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 4

St. Luke's Church of England flower show and Industrial exhibition, held in Wodonga shire’ hall, was opened by Cr J. S. Hot[?], shire president Mrs C. J…

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Champions at the Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 4

T[?] Row Left—[?] Romney Marsh ram, first and Champion. Right—Mr John Mclaurin’s grand champion Hereford bull. Second Row: Left—Miss Jean Ross’ champion dog of the show. Right—Mr Owen Daly’s first and…

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Catholic Flower Show at Fountain Gardens

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 3

The annual Catholic flower show which was held at the Fountain Gardens on Friday last, was taking all things into consideration,…

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Won Prizes at the Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 4

Top Row: Left— Mr J. C. Bowler, first in hackney to 14st. Right—Miss Jessie Ross, of “[?]de” a successful competitor. Second Row: Left— Mr and Mrs W.J. W[?]en of Waggn, first and second with their horses. Swanee and Amber. Right—Miss Pat Bowler, first in best girl rider…

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Patriotic Carnival Postponed to Be Held Early in March

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 3

There was a disappointing attendance at a public meeting called for Tuesday evening last to discuss the proposed Patriotic…

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Carnival and Fair On Christmas Eve Patriotic Committee's Decision

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

AFTER A GENERAL DISCUSSION AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HENTY AND DISTRICT PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE, HELD IN THE SCHOOL OF ARTS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT LAST, IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE COMMITTEE HOLD A CARNIVAL AND…

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Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition at Yerong Creek Roses Predominate in Flower Sections

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 4

Despite previous rain and still threatening weather last Saturday afternoon, there was a beautiful display of blooms at the Yerong Creek Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition, held in the Public Hall, in aid of the Presbyterian Church Funds. The roses especially aroused much…

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Holbook Show Realises £700 High Standard of Exhibits

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

The Holbrook Patriotic Show, which was held on Saturday, netted for patriotic purposes not less than £708. This was made up of efforts conducted by various organisations. The gate takings, which totalled £70, were a little below the takings for the previous year's show. The fixture was to $ome extent: marred by the inclement weather,…

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Financial Statement Profit of £471 Realised on Patrioitic Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

The financial statement up to the end of October disclosed that, after allowing for amounts held in trust for special funds, the credit balance was…

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Attack on 'Ten Pushers" Who Fix Prices "No Attempt to Give Producers a Fair Deal" Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 6

A plea for a fairer deal for the primary producer was made by Mr Enticknap (Lab. Murrumbidgee), during the Budget debate in the Legislative Assembly…

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Berrigan’s Successful Patriotic Carnival. Highlights of the Procession. Blocks by courtesy of the Melbourne “Weekly Times.”

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 3

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Show Plants of the Garden

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 4

In all gardens of fair sire and more particularism [?] coinciding shrubs and [?] most important past [?] of foliage against the…

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Fair at Quiamong

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 1

An evening fair is to be held at Quiamong homestead, Conargo, on Saturday, December 5. Dancing, competitions and stalls will be provided…

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News of the Week Xmas Carnival and Fair

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 2

The Henty and District Patriotic Committee has decided to change the date of the Christmas carnival and fair to Wednesday, December 23, 1942…

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