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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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

SWIMMING Services Carnival on Dec. 4

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 5

On Saturday night. December 4. a Services championship swimming carnival will be [?]d at the Olympic Pool, in aid of the X-ray plant at the hospital. From…

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Forthcoming Xmas Carnival Arrangements Proceeding Satisfactorily

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 5

The organiser of the Christmas Carnival reported to Wednesday night's monthly meeting of the Henty and District Patriotic…

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Gulpa News (From Our Correspondent) Hospital Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 3

On Friday the Junior Hospital Club made final arrangements for its hoopla stall at the carnival on Saturday last. The hospital cart was erected and…

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Culcairn Successes at Holbrook Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 3

The following awards were won at the Holbrook show: Two-wheeled turnout, P. J. Webb 2; two-wheeled turnout and pony, P. J. Webb 2;…

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Grand Parade at Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 6

Above: Two sections of the grand parade at the Holbrook Show last weekend shows the type and quantity of competitors in the horse sections. Below: Albury personalities who were present, were, left to right:…

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Horsewomen Who Competed at Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 6

Some of the horsewomen who competed in the Holbrook Show last week-end were:— Top Row: Left—Winner of the girls flag race. Miss Pauline Bowler [?]earest camera), at the start of the race. Right—Miss Ann McLaurin…

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40 Players in Variety Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 4

The programme arranged by[?] Langley in honor of Mr J. Bulger premises feast of entertainment, lncluded it cast are Maude-Bei[?]h [?]…

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To-night's Variety Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 November 1943 · page 3

The programme arranged by Miss Rale Langley for tonight, in honor of Mr J. Bolger, promises a feast of entertainment. Included In the cast are Maude Belth (at…

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Hare "Drives" Show Good Return on Ammunition

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 4

Primary producers and District War Agricultural Committees have been urged, in view of the short supply of ammunition, to intake every…

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HOLBROOK Rose Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 November 1943 · page 3

Organised by Holbrook Boy Scouts’ Association Committee, with Rev Crawford as secretary, a rose show was held. £35 being raised which will be set aside for the…

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Mongan’s Bridge flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 November 1943 · page 3

The flower show held at Mongan’s Bridge, in aid at the Church of England Ladies’ Guild, resulted in an approximate profit of £17. Outstanding features…

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Diggers to Swim for Albury Ambulance Programme for November 26 Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 5

Providing the whole of the prize money —£95 5/—from their own welfare funds, the men of the 1st and 2nd AASC Training [?]altalions will hold a swimming carnival…

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Fair Rents Application Successful Applicant

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

The first local application for the determination of the rent of premises under the National Security (Fair Rents) Regulations was heard this…

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No Sydney Show Next Year Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn) said to-day that there was no possibllity of the Sydney Royal Show being held next year…

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Monthly Meeting of Red Cross Society Flower Show Workers Thanked

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Yerong Creek Red Cross Auxiliary was held on Tuesday, 2nd November, when the president (Miss D. Hutchings)…

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Hospital X-ray Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 2

In connection with the combined services swimming carnival to be held at the Albury Olympic Pool on Saturday. December 4. at 7.30 p.m., in aid…

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Beauforts Hit Hard All-Australian Show at Rabaul

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 2

Australian-built Beaufort bombers which obtained two direct hits on each of two large ships and started fires in the town area last night in…

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Forthcoming Xmas Carnival W.v.s. to Undertake Supper Arrangements

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 5

At the request of the organising secretary of the Patriotic Christmas Carnival, it was decided at the monthly meeting of the Women's…

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Henty Show Financial Statement Shows Net Profit of £540/8/0 Equally Divided Between Red Cross and Community Hospital

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Plenty P. & A. Society was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon, when Mr. H. Diffey…

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Baby Show Entries

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 November 1943 · page 2

To date over 140 entries have been received for the Baby Show to be held in the Palais Royal next Saturday afternoon. Organiser is Mrs Murphy…

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