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Shows & fairs, 1945

376 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 19

R.A.A.F. Concert Party Visit to Corowa Bright and Entertaining Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 1

A concert staged by a RAAF concert unit at the Rex Theatre on Tuesday night last, was well received by a Corowa audience, which thoroughly enjoyed the non-stop programme of magic, songs, sketches, dances ventriloquism and instrumental items…

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Technical College Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 October 1945 · page 2

Examples of the best work by students of Albury Technical College, will make up an exhibition free to the public at the college on November 5. Wool…

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Bowl and Vase Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 October 1945 · page 2

On Tuesday Albury Red Cross has arranged a bowl and vase exhibition in the town hall depot. A special afternoon tea will be served at 2/ per…

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Show Prize Schedules Available

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 October 1945 · page 2

Prize schedules for the annual two day show of the Albury and Border Agricultural and Horticultural Society on November 2 and 3, are now…

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Last Week of Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 2

The Art and Town Planning Exhibition is entering on its third and last week. Closing date is Friday, October 12. Catalogues of the…

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Bowl and Vase Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 2

This afternoon a bowl and vase exhibition will be held in the Red Cross depot. A section for decorative bowls of flowers has also been included…

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Yarrawonga Show Ring Events

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 3

Additional events decided of Yarrawonga show were: Novice Handicap Trot: F. Hick’s nom. 1. T. Phibbs’ nom. 2, R. J. McNeir’s nom. 3…

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In the Parade at Yarrawonga Spring Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 6

Light horse sections at Yarrawonga Show on Saturday were very poorly filled. This was due to the lengthy drought and the fact that since the break in the weather owners had not been able to bring their…

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Draught Horses Were a Big Feature at Yarrawonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 6

Big feature of the Yarrawonga Show on Saturday was the array of drought horses. There were not many, but the quality was exceptionally good. Pictures above show : Top Left—C. Berger, of Devenish, taking a jump. His entry won the open event. Right—Hicks’ entry had an…

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To-day’s School Athletic Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 2

Today an interesting programme of athletic events will be run off at the sports ground at the High School carnival The athletes of the school have…

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Berrigan Prize Winners at Finley Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 4

Mr F. J. Pyle: The with D. Landale for 13st back, and champion back; first for district hack;, the in section for pair of hacks (partnered by M. Hamilton);…

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Albury Show Prospects Are Excellent Section For Horses Will Be Strong

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 2

The situation which impelled the decision to hold Albury Show this year in November instead of October Is now regarded as a stroke of good fortune, as the season being late, the weather and appearance of the horses will be more attractive. The later date was selected so as not to…

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Holbrook Show Society’s Fine Record

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

Holkrook Patriotic Show Society has raised £3374 for patriotic funds. This year the society will give two-thirds of the proceeds of the show to the…

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Flower Show at South Corowa a Successful Fucntion

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 1

It was very gratifying to the committee of the South Corowa C.W.A. to see their annual flower Show turn out so successful. It was held an Saturday afternoon last, and was well patronised by the general public Entries in the various sections of the…

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Exhibition Ends

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 October 1945 · page 2

The Town Planning and Art Exhibition which opened at the Mechanics’ nearly three weeks ago closed last night. About 2500 people attended…

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Annual Easier Carnival At Albury Decision by Meeting Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 October 1945 · page 8

Albury is to have an annual Easter Festival This was decided last molar by a public meeting of about [?] townspeople, who were…

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Holbrook Show Society Presentation to Mr J. S. Stewart

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 October 1945 · page 4

Mr Collin MeLanrin, president, who presided over a splendid attendance of committeemen of Holbrook Show Society, asked those present to stand…

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Benalla Show Next

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1945 · page 3

Thy Renal In Annual Spring Show will be held on Saturday next. A splendid exhibition is promised. Excellent arena events will include hunting, trolling and…

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Begins Today Carnival Week at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1945 · page 6

Beginning today with stalls In Dean St., the Soldiers’ Memorial Rail committee opens the last state of its appeal, which will close with a diggerts’…

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Wangaratta Holds Splendid Victory Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1945 · page 4

In an atmosphere of success. It was a splendidly organised exhibition holding great interest for large crowds on the two days. At top are some of the splendid draughts seen in…

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