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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1943

271 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 14

Christmas Carnival Decided on for Patriotic Committees Next Effort to Raise Finance

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Henty and District Patriotic Committee, held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night, a general discussion took place as to what form the next effort of the committee to raise funds would take. After a comprehensive survey, it was decided that a…

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The Governor's Visit Council to Co-operate in Arranging Programme Show Society Criticised

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the May, Municipal Council the Council decided to co-operate in arranging a programme for the visit to the…

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Big Carnival at Lockhart

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 September 1943 · page 2

Carnival arranged for next Saturday at Lockliart to benefit the Patriotic Fund and hospital covers a wide range of interest and entertainment, so that…

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For the Services Bright Show at Recreation Room Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 September 1943 · page 2

With a swing find verve that is rarely apparent at public entertainments of its type, the community singing session held at the combined…

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Record Gate (£254) at Show Fewer Entries But Good Displays Patriotic Funds and Hospital Benefit

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 1

An all-time record was established on Saturday, when gate receipts at the annual show totalled £254 (£185 at the main entrance and £69 at the motor gate). Receipts in 1941 were…

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The Deniliquin Show A Record Attendance

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 2

At the Deniliquin Show on Saturday an all-time record for attendance was established. It is estimated there were 4000 people present and…

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Patriotic Fund Meeting £35 Profit From Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 2

Ald. E. C. Brown presided at last night’s meeting of Deniliquin Patriotic Fund. Those present were: Ald. Matthews, Messrs. Heath, Monger (hon…

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Austral Pictures Free Astaire This Week-end in Gay Musical Laugh Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 1

"You'll Never Get Rich," a sparkling new musical laugh show, which will be week-end attraction at the Rex Theatre, brings once again to…

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Spring Fair and Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 September 1943 · page 1

The Methodist spring fair and flower show, to be opened by Mrs. J. A. Lawson, will be held at the Town Hall, Deniliquin, at 3 p.m. on Thursday,…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 1

There was only a small attendance at the annual meeting of the Berrigan A. and H. Society, held on Thursday afternoon [?] Mr W…

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Market Day Fair Big Effort for Prisoners of War Fund

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1943 · page 3

The Annual Appeal for the Prigoners of War Fund will terminate on Saturday week, 25th inst., when a monster Mark -Fair will be held…

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Items of News Show Schedules Available

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 2

Schedules for the annual spring show of the Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, on Friday and Saturday,…

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P.o. Holiday Arrangements for Show Day

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 2

The following arrangements will be observed at the Henty Post Office on show day, Saturday, September 25: Open from 9 a.m. to noon for all…

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Interesting Sports Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 September 1943 · page 2

Civilians and members of other units were spectators at a sports carnival held by an Australian Employment Company on the old show grounds on…

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Vital Mistake Gave “Show” Away Attempts to Mine American Harbor WASHINGTON. September 21

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 September 1943 · page 1

The Navy Department has announced that the Germans tried but failed to block Halifax Harbor with mines last June. Sixty mines were laid in the ship channel, but…

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Monster Market Fair Big Day on Saturday Next for P.O.W. APPEAL

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 3

The effort that has been conduced for some weeks past in connection with the annual appeal for the Prisoners of War Fund will…

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The Henty Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 2

For the, beginning of agricultural shows, we must go back to the 18th century, when Thomas William Coke, Earl of Leicester, held annual…

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[?]Holbrook Show Society Arrangements Made For Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 5

Present at a committee meeting of the Holbrook PA. and H. Society were Messrs Eric Pritchard (president), F. [?]. Scott. J. C. Bowler. S. F. Bowler,…

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Your Show Day Holiday

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 2

The Hay P. and A. Association Show Day will be held on 2nd October, when, in lieu of the more elaborate show of pre-war years, the…

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Clydesdales Outstanding at Temora Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 5

Rain marred the 58th annual show held by the Temora P. A. and H. Society on Wednesday. The ambulance collected £50 Pluvius insurance…

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