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Shows & fairs, 1942

265 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 14

Patriotic Show in September Schedule To Be Finalised Shortly

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 1

THE SUB-COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO MEET REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HENTY P. & A. SOCIETY WITH REGARD TO HOLDING A PATRIOTIC SHOW TENDERED A DETAILED AND COMPREHENSIVE REPORT TO THE USUAL MONTHLY MEETING…

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P. & A. Society’s Show Patriotic Bodies To Meet

The Pastoral Times · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 1

A meeting of members of the P. and A. Society was held last night at the Royal Hotel. Mr. G. T. Bayliss (president) occupied the chair and there…

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Should Show Beheld? Letters to the Editor

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 1

Mr. G. T. Bayliss, president of the P. and A. Society, writes to the “Pastoral Times” to intimate that it was not suggested that patriotic bodies…

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Skilful Exhibition of Art Now on Display at Henty Public School

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 3

The extent to which child art can be developed is clearly shown in the wealth of material now on display at the Henty Public School. The collection consists of a great variety of subjects, executed in every possible medium ranging from Kindergarten to the Schools of…

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Holbrook P., A. and H. Society

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 June 1942 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee of the Holbrook P-A. and H. Society, there were present : Messrs. F. R. Scott (president), C. H. Bowler, J. C. Bowler. A. J. Heriot,…

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Fair Rents Court Case

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 1

An order was sought by the owner (Mrs. Fitznead) and not the tenant in the case commenced in the Fair Rents Court, at Deniliquin last week, which…

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Football at Show Ground

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 June 1942 · page 3

An Australian rules football match will be played between the 4th Labor Coy. ond the RAAF at the old show grounds in Young st. on Sunday [?] 2.30…

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A. and H. Society., in Need of Funds

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 July 1942 · page 1

There was only a small attendance at the meeting of the above Society on Thursday afternoon last, president (Mr G.. P. Cruickshank)…

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Show Strong Homing Instinct

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 1

U.S. end American airmen who have been reported, missing from operations over enemy territory in this area are showing a remarkably…

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100 Per Cent. Patriotic Show. Money Prizes Only For Hunters

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 1

Acting upon the suggestion of Mr. O. McL. Falkiner, last night the council of Deniliquin P. and A. Society — there were seven present—decided the October show should be a 100 per cent. patriotic function. The profits will go to local patriotic bodies…

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Friday and Saturday Show at Albury Committee’s Decision Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 July 1942 · page 2

Albury Show Society yesterday decided that this year a two-day show be conducted on Friday and Saturday, October 23-24…

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A. and H Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 July 1942 · page 2

An appeal is being made to all members of the above Society subscribe towards the institution, so that its current liabilities, such as…

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Walbundrie to Hold Show Military Display May Be Arranged

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 July 1942 · page 3

At a meeting of Walbundrie P., A., and H. Society, the president (Mr B[?] S[?]de[?]) presided, and others present were Messrs. E. Clear, H. Ye[?]sch, J. Power, J…

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Albury Stud Sheep Show and Sale

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 3

A joint meeting was held of representatives of Albury Show Society, and the Albury Stock and Station Agents, concerning an Albury stud sheep show and sale…

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Two-day Show for Albury on October 23 and 24

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 5

Following a recommendation made at the annual meeting, the Committee of the Albury Show Society has , decided to hold a two-day show on the…

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War Prisoners Escape Three Officers to Show Cause CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 2

Three officers at a Victorian prisoners of war camp have been called upon to show cause why their commissions should not be cancelled…

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The Carnival Enthusiastic Kick-off

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 5

One of the best and most enthusiastic meetings held at Berrigan for some time, was held on Friday evening last, when a large…

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McKell Government Kills Aid to Russia Carnival SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 July 1942 · page 1

Because the State Cabinet has yet reached no decision on the general [?]uestion of the use of sports ground[?] in the metropolitan area on Sundays…

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Holbrook Show Date Altered

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 5

At a meeting of the committee of the Holbrook P. A. & H. Society the matter of altering the show date from September 19 was discussed, and it…

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Holbrook Patriotic Show Date Altered From [?] September to [?] October

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 4

A meeting of the commi[?] of the [?]brook P. A. and H. Society was [?] at the shire hall on Saturday evening 18th inst. Present were Messrs F. R. S[?]…

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