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Shows & fairs, 1944

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Sports Carnival at Yarrawonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 6

As announced in another column a mon[?] be [?] at the Yarrawonga racecourse on February 19. The programme [?] two races, a pony race…

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Cheques For Hospital And Ambulance Swimming Carnival’s Success

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 2

The committee, comprising the Albury Swimming Club and military representatives, which organised a swimming carnival on…

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Patriotic Carnival Saturday, 25th March

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 2

There was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the Carnival committee meeting held on Tuesday evening last. Mr. W. W. Elliott…

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Another Swimming Carnival Arranged for February 26

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 5

Encouraged by the outstanding success of its recent carnival. The committee comprising Albury Swimming Club and military representatives, has arranged another…

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Royal Family at Army Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

King George and Queen Elizabeth, with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, who visited the “CIS” show, “This is the Army.” Their Majesty were received by Lt. Gen. Jacob L. Devers. of the American A[?]ay, and Lady Louis Mountbatten. Left to right (front row), Princess…

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Mayor Suggests Annual Flower Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 5

One of the most picturesque events held in Naples and o[?]er European war, were the annual flower carnivals. Albury which is famous for…

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The Recent Aquatic Carnival To the Editor

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 3

Sir,—Re the Aquatic Carnival held on 31 ult., and run by the Balranald Comforts Fund committee. Your correspondent stated that lack of…

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Combined Carnival on Feb. 26

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 4

All entrants in the combined services and civilian swimming carnival at the Albury Olympic Pool on Saturday, February 20, are reminded that they must have…

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Patriotic & War Fund Carnival Profit £1900/9/1

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the meeting of the local Patriotic and War Fund on Wednesday evening. The president (Mr L. C. Abbott), was…

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Show at A.G.H. May Be Cancelled SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

Unless differences between the Musicians’ Union and the Actors’ Equity are ironed out, the theatrical show which Tivoli Theatre proposes to stage…

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Night Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 1

Although the weather was cool there was a good attendance at Saturday night’s carnival. Many competitors. faced the starter and some close…

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Bethanga Queen Carnival P.O.W. Fond Benefits By Over £750

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 4

The Bethanga district “Queen Carnival,” which had been running since November 18, was brought to a climax on Friday night last when a grand…

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Patriotic Carnival Saturday, 25th March

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 2

Organisation work is proceeding satisfactorily for the Monster Carnival to be held on March 25th for Patriotic purposes, and judging by…

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Tomorrow’s Swimming Carnival Sustained Thrills Guaranteed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 5

Mr John Watson. Albury Amateur Swimming Club secretary, yesterday confidently predicted that tomorrow night’s carnival would prove the best yet conducted. He…

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To-night’s Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 6

A record crowd is expected at the Albury Olympic Pool tonight for the big swimming carnival, particularly as proceeds will be devoted to such a…

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Saturday’s Swimming Carnival R. Roxburgh and Stan Carey Shine

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 3

There was no rush of patrons at the early doors at Saturday nights swimming carnival, but from 7.25 onwards the turnstiles clicked merrily to record over £40…

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Night Swimming Carnival Keen Rivalry Among Juniors

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 1

With the weather much cooler, entries were smaller for Deniliquin Swimming Club’s carnival on Saturday night. there was delay in getting the events…

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Hopes Government Will Not Show “White Feather” CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 1

The Federal Government should not yield to pressure from “outside bosses” following the issuing of call-ups to members of the Miners’ Federation as…

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Patriotic Carnival Saturday, 25th March

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 3

Considerable organisation work is in progress for the Patriotic Carnival to be held on Saturday, 25th March, in aid of the funds of the…

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Stallholders Appointed for Patriotic Carnival

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 3

A a combined meeting of the South Culcairn and North Culcairn Patriotic Committees, the following-stallholders were appointed for the patriotic…

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