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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

265 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 14

[?] Utch Auction at Patriotic Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 3

The Committee of the Pastoral [?]end Agricultural Society has decided [?] to hold a Dutch Auction at the Pat[?] Show to be held on Saturday,…

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For a Better Show Prises Awarded

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 3

There were 16 entries for a competition for suggestions for a better P. and A Society’s Show The judges (Messrs Vermeil and…

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Show [?]Oliday to Go. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 3

S[?]ate Cabinet decided today to bring down a bill to abolish the statutory holiday fixed for the Royal Show. The Premier said before submitting the bill to…

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Failed to Show Coupon Rating Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 2

Stating that he could not accept an ex. planation that she did not know it was compulsory to display coupon rating on goods. Mr J. F. Meehan. PM. fined Miss…

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The Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1942 · page 2

A load of sawn wood, brought in by Mr Albie Way for last Thursday’s auction sale, was disposed of in the interest of the Northern Ugly Man…

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To Stand the Season at “De Ke[?]illead,” Wodonga. Sacedon Grey Horse, 10 Hands or over. Champion at Royal Show, Melbourne, 19[?] and on [?] previous occasions

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 5

Won Williamstown Foundation Cup, V.A.T.C. [?]rong 2-year-old Handicap [?]born Sinkes (1000 [?]), Sydney, Government Life Certifi[?], Registered in a…

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Restricted Show This Year

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Albury Show Society, held yesterday to decide whether to hold a show this year, in view of restricting circumstances,…

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New Dates For Spring Carnival SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 2

Astonishment that a further curtailment of racing would commence on the date set down for the running of the Epsom Handicap was expressed by the secretary…

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P.o. Holiday Arrangements for Show Day

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 2

The following are the holiday arrangements which will be observed at the Henty Post Office on Saturday, September 26 (show day): The office…

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Patriotic Show Entries Close on Saturday Entire Proceeds to Red Cross and P.O.W. FUNDS

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 1

SPRING IS AT HAND, AND NATURE IS BUSY PUTTING ON HER GALA DRESS TO CREATE FOR US A GLORIOUS PICTURE OF PEACE AND BEAUTY IN STRIKING CONTRAST TO THE WAR-SMITTEN COUNTRIES OVERSEAS, WHICH ONLY A FEW SHORT MONTHS AGO WERE…

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Fair Rents Court. P. M. Makes Big Reduction

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1942 · page 1

[?]applications for determinants came before Mr. Beavers, [?] to-day. v:[?] was that of Padre H. w…

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Methodist Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1942 · page 2

The members of the Method[?] Ladies’ Guild are to be congratulates on the great success that attend their annual fair on Saturday [?]…

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The Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1942 · page 2

The Final Day Committee [?] that preparations are now [?] hand for the Carnival on [?] October 23. No effort is being [?]…

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BOXING Tonight's Big Army Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 September 1942 · page 4

It will be necessary for admirers of the good old pastime of clean, fast boxing to be in their seats early tonight at the Albury Stadium, at the rear of the Palais…

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Successful Fair & Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

Favored by glorious weather, the annual Methodist fair and flower show was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon and evening. Both sessions…

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One-Day Patriotic Show Tomorrow (Saturday)

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

The Henty and District Patriotic Show will open at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, on the Henty Showground. The grounds are in good order and condition, and the weather gives every promise of being perfect…

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P.o. Holiday Arrangements for Show Day

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 4

The following are the holiday arrangements which will be observed at the Henty Post Office on Saturday, September 26 (show day): The office…

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Women's Patriotic Anxiliary Appeal for Support at Show Booth

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 3

Mrs. P. F. Schultz presided at a meeting of the Women's Patriotic Auxiliary, when 19 members were present. The A.C.F. acknowledged…

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A Big Crowd and a Successful Patriotic Show at Henty

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 September 1942 · page 3

Some of the competitors al Henty's Patriotic Show on Saturday:— Top Row left to right: Hackney. 13 stone Mr W. J. Wilson, Wagga, 1; Mr C. Stevens Henty. 2: Miss Belle Stevens Henty first in district hackney…

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[?]Ensor Finds Slang a Fair Cow

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 3

[?]obably you do not know what a [?]cat” or a “jive talk” means, [?] did an Australian censor deal[?] with mails and telegrams from…

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