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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

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

Red Cross to Conduct Spring Flower Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 3

At a meeting of the congregation of the Presbyterian Church it was agreed to ask the Red Cross to hold the annual flower show this year. The…

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Meeting of P.a.h. & I. Society Decided to Hold Show in October

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the P.A.H. and I. Society it was decided that a show be held on a 50/50 basis with the Patriotic Committee, and that…

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An All-American Show LONDON, June 25

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 June 1943 · page 3

The CBS correspondent at Algiers says that 300 planes took part in the raid on Sardinia. Whilst Marauders struck at railway yards, Light[?]gs…

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"Sigs in Swing"; a Bright Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 June 1943 · page 2

"Sigs In Swing." which the Aust Signal Training Battalion produced at their camp yesterday, afforded spectacular evidence of the resource and initiative of…

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Royal Children at Horse Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 June 1943 · page 1

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, with his sister, Princess Alexandra, watching a patriotic horse show and gymkhana…

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Culcairn Show Society Office-Bearers Elected

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 3

The following were present at s [?]ting of the Culcairn PAH and I. S[?]iety : Messrs J. D. Ritchie (President), M. laley. J. A. Balfour, A. Reaper, J. H. [?]four…

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Henty Show on Sept. 25 No Prize Money to Be Awarded

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 July 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the Committee of the Henty P. and A. Society was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday last, when, after some…

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Merrymakers’ Variety Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 July 1943 · page 4

That the box-plan at Blakes is filling rapidly is evidence of the popularity of the Merrymakers’ Revue. The producers of the show. Mesdames W. Colley and Noel…

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Forthcoming Henty Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 1

A letter was received from the Henty P. and A. Society, advising that the date fixed for the holding of their show was Saturday, September 25,…

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Holbrook Show Society Judges, Stewards, Etc., Appointed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 4

Present at a committee meeting of the Holbrook P., A. and H. Society were: Messrs Eric Pritchard (president). F. R. Scott, B. Lewers. A. J. Heriot. J. C…

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“A Blatant Show” Mr. Mair's Opinion of Defence Works Function

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 2

“For security reasons,” said Mr A. Mair, MLA, yesterday, “I am unable to give full details of the wasteful extravagance of the McKell…

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A Bright Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 July 1943 · page 4

A bright and varied entertainment was provided by Sole Bros, when they presented Jack Gill’s rodeo in conjunction with their circus at Albury last evening. A…

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Fair Rent Case at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 July 1943 · page 2

Mrs Ruby Valmal Patterson yesterday applied to Albury Court for determination of a fair rental for 4 rooms rented by her from Mrs D. A. K…

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Musical Play in “The Centre” A Unique Army Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 July 1943 · page 2

On four nights recently a full musical play, “Wheels Within Wheels,” written, produced and acted by men and women of the forces in the area, has been…

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Show Girl's Secret Marriage SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 July 1943 · page 2

It was disclosed at the weekend that a former London show girl. Peggy Stacey, who early this year was awarded £530 damages for breach of…

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Women's Patriotic Auxiliary Catering Arrangements for Annual Show Discussed

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 July 1943 · page 3

The President (Mrs. P. F. Schultz) presided over an attendance of 17 members at a meeting of the Women's Patriotic Auxiliary. A letter was…

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Nearly Gave Show Away Had Friendly Chat With Japs New York. July 22

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 July 1943 · page 4

Nalvete of an 80-year-old Australian planter almost betrayed Allied surprise landings on New Georgia, according to the “Herald-Tribunes” correspondent in the…

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The Carnival. Enthusiastic Kick-off

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 5

There was a large attendance of both [?] and gentlemen at the public mooting on Thursday evening last, called to give consideration to…

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P. O. W. Carnival Market Fair Day and Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 3

An enthuisastic meeting of ladies was held in the Red Crate rooms on Tuesday evening last, Mrs. G. Hanna presiding. The…

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Culcairn Show Judges and Stewards Appointed

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 7

A meeting of the Committee of the Culcairn P.A.H. & I. Society as attended by Messrs J. D. Ritchie (president), A. G. Adam (treasurer),…

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