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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

331 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 17

Art Exhibition To Come To Albury SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 September 1944 · page 6

Exhibitions of art would he taken to 40 country centres during the present year, the Premier (Mr McKell) said tonight. He had discussed the…

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District News Holbrook Show Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 4

A well attended Show Committee meeting was presided over by the president, (Mr E. Pritchard). Accounts for £18 11/9 were passed for payment…

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Culcairn Holds Its 31st Annual Show An Excellent Array Of Exhibits

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 3

The 31st annual show of the Culcairn PAH. and I. Society was held on Saturday, in conjunction with the Culcairn Patriotic and War Fund Organising Committee. Gate takings were £ 100/5/, compared with £99/11/ last year…

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Jug Show at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 2

At a meeting of Wodonga Red Cross at which Mrs R. Richardson presided, final arrangements were made for the display of jugs in the Shire Hall…

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Merriwagga B.N.A. Sports Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 3

A sports carnival was held at the Merriwagga racecourse on Wednesday, 20th September, in aid of the local B.N.A. The function attracted…

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Show Day Arrangements for To-morrow

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the Show to-morrow in aid of the Red Cross and Comforts Fund. The highlight of the day will be the…

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Exhibition of Students’ Work

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 2

Those who are interested in the work of students of Albury Technical College will have an opportunity when the annual prize giving ceremony and…

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Finley Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 5

The Finley Show, held on Saturday last, resulted very successfully. There was a very large attendance, including a good contingent from Berrigan, and…

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Show Prospects Good

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 2

Prospects for this year’s two-day Show at Albury are excellent. Although the entries in the general sections do not close until 6 p.m. today…

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Novel Point In Fair Rents Court Signing of an Agreement

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 6

During the hearing of a case for the determination of a fair re[?] for premises situated in Union Lane near the boundary of Albury…

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Finley Show a Successful Exhibition

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 3

After a lapse of five years the annual show of the Finley Agricultural and Pastoral Association was revived this year and…

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Local and General Presbyterian Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 2

A final reminder is given regarding the annual Presbyterian Flower Show to be held in the Town Hall on Thursday next, 12th inst…

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Good in Spite of Severe Drought Yesterday’s Show at Walbundrie

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 5

Yesterday’s show at Walbundrie was the 33rd held by the society. One third of the gate receipts—total of £60—are for the Comforts fund, and the remainder will be divided between the new hall fund and the society…

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Fair at Oaklands

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 3

A grand fancy fair will be held at Oaklands School of Arts to-morrow (Saturday) in aid of the Oaklands Bush Nursing Centro and the Corowa…

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Successful Spring Fair Gross Receipts £250

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 1

A highly successful spring fair and flower show was held in the Town Bali yesterday afternoon and evening by the Presbyterian Guild. Gross receipts were £250 (takings for the day £210, and raised towards the funds during the year £40)…

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Half-holidays for Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 2

At a special meeting of Albury Chamber of Commerce yesterday it was decided to ask stores to close at 12.30 p.m. on the two Show days,…

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Local Wins at Finley Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 2

Twelve horses and ponies from Deniliquin district travelled to Finley Show on Saturday, by Seymour’s float. With their owners’ they were very cordially…

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In the Ring at Culcairn Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 4

Culcairn’s annual spring show, from the point of view of stock exhibits, was outstanding. At top a line-up of hackneys awaiting the judge’s award…

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Holbrook Show on Uk October 21

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 2

The secretary and committee of the Holbrook Show Society are at present working all out for the show which , will be held on October 21. Entries…

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Outstanding Patriotic Show. Over £2,000 Raised in All Out Effort. Red Cross and Comforts Fund Benefit Monty Bonwick Popular Child

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 2

The Hay Red Cross and the Hay Comforts Fund will benefit by over £1000 each as a result of the Fifth Annual Patriotic Show held on Wednesday by the Hay P. and A. Association, in conjunction with other patriotic bodies…

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