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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

265 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 14

Holbrook Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 6

That arrang[?]ents well in hand for the [?]tic show at Holbrook was dis[?]d [?] a meeting of the committee of the [?]y [?] which there were present:…

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How Invalid Saw Henty Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 3

Most cheerful visitor to Henly Show on Saturday was Allan R. Post, 27. of “Hillview.” The Rock. As he wheeled himself about the ground in his invalid chair…

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Donations For Business Girls’ Stall At Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 1

Deniliquin Patriotic Fund would be grateful for donations of produce, poultry. etc., which may be left at the Business Girls’ Stall at the Patriotic…

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The Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 5

As will be seen from the progress scores below, South have taken the lead for the first time by 2800 votes. A successful Hookey tournament…

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Gay Continental Cabaret Show Last Night's Presentation of Bombs of Fun

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 3

Rehearsed in stables during odd moments, snatched from an arduous dally routine, the cabaret show, “Bombs of Fun,” presented last night in the Pala[?]s Royal by…

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Culcairn Show On Saturday Record Attendance Anticipated

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 1

Miss Dorothy Thurling, Secretary of the Culcairn Show Society, reports that entries for the Patriotic Show, to be held tomorrow…

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Journey in Wheel-chair to Henty Patriotic Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 4

Mr. Allan R. Post, of The Rock, who has been crippled for the last two years, left The Rock in his wheelchair at 10.10 o'clock last Friday…

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Successful Patriotic Show Magnificent Public Response Gross Takings Over £640

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

On Saturday last the Henty and District Patriotic Committee's one-day show was held on the local showground. Weather conditions were ideal—a cairn day, with bright, warm sunshine, and a cloudless sky. Spring certainly made itself felt, and the people and the animals in the ring responded magnificently. It was a day that made…

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Church of England Carnival and Baby Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 3

The annual carnival and baby show organised by the C. of E. Ladies' Guild last Saturday, was a pronounced success. There was a very good…

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Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 6

As advertised in our columns, schedules for the Albury show are now available. Applications for schedules have been numerous and many are from exhibitors new…

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Exhibition of Students’ Work to Be Held at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 4

At last night’s meeting of the Albury Technical College Advisory Committee discussion centred on the exhibition of students’ work on October 19…

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No Show Without “J.h.”

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 2

Eyes of Culcairn’s grand old man, [?]. H. Balfour, beamed with pride on Saturday when granddaughters Marjory and Jean (“Pat”) Crosbie, astride two…

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Highly Successful Patriotic Show at Culcairn

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 4

Top Left, Middle Right and Bottom Left: Pictures of the parade. Top Right: Miss Juno Hre, of Albury, first in district women's hackney, and second in women's hackney. Middle Left: Messrs P. J. Webb and Roy Gibbons, second in single harness pony. Bottom Right: Kevin…

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“British Do Not Fight Fair” Rommel Doesn’t Like the Maoris London, October 3

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 2

Addressing a Press conference in Berlin Field-Marshal Rommel complaining of the unfair method of fighting adopted by the British said: “The…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 1

The Presbyterian Church Fair and Flower Show will be opened by Mrs. G. Landale in the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. A large variety of stalls…

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Walbundrie Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 2

The event of the year, as far as Walbundrie is concerned, is drawing near. On October 7 its annual show is being, held. The committee is…

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Pictorial Close-ups of Culcairn Show Features

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 4

Top Row: Messrs L. Rossely. G. Barber. Sgt Beyers and G. McNuff. Set Beyers and Mr McNufr were at the last war in (the same brigade. Wis de Little. of “Wyamba,” Gerogery. with her prize-winning pony and turnout Second Row: Messrs E. and L Shnemark. of “Wellyn,” Walla,…

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Big Falling Off Show Entries Patriotic Efforts Generously Supported Unfavourable Weather : Decreased Gate Receits

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 1

Outstanding features of the Deniliquin P. and A. Society’s Show Stew on Saturday were: A great falling off in entries, and particularly those in the industrial…

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The Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 7 October 1942 · page 2

The third big load of sawn firewood brought In by Mr A. J. Way from Mr 3. I. Gorman’s Momalong property for sale in the interest or…

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Successful Fair Receipts Total £156

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

The Presbyterian Church Fair, held at the Town Hall yesterday, proved a very successful function. Gross receipts announced to £156…

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