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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

376 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 19

Swimming Carnival and Rodeo

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 2

At its general monthly meeting last evening. Albury branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women decided to look into the…

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Albury Sheep Show and Sale?

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of the sheep sectional committee of Albury and Border Show Society yesterday, it was decided to recommend to the Show Society…

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Paintings and Wood Cuts Exhibition Opens at Albury on

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 2

Almost every Art School will be represented al the exhibition of paintings arranged by Albury CEMA in the Mechanics Hall from next…

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In Art Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 4

The modern school is represented by Russell Drysdale and William Dobell in the art exhibition opening tomorrow. Russell Drysdale. well-known in the district, and who is famous for his Albury paintings such as “The Face of the Nation at War.” “Medical Examination” and “Home…

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School of Arts Fair to Be Held on Xmas Eve

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 1

At a special meeting of the School of Arts committee, held on Tuesday night, it was decided to hold a Fair on Christmas Eve…

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13000 Exhibition Opening This Afternoon

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 December 1945 · page 2

This afternoon at 3 o’clock the Mayor (Aid. D, G. Padman) will officially open the exhibition of paintings, etchings, and woodcuts loaned by district…

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Doll Show Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 December 1945 · page 2

The doll and toy competition which was to have been held this afternoon in the Junior Free Library, first floor, Mechanics’ Institute, has been…

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JINGELLIC Show Society

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 3

The matter of preparing and revising the schedule in readiness for priming comprised the main business at the show society meeting, held recently…

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Apekians to Help at Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 2

The following roster has been drawn up for Apexians assisting at the Ambulance carnival: Monday, December 3, John Galvin and E. Gray; Tuesday,…

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Crops Have Recovered Fair Yields in Albury District

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 December 1945 · page 3

The past month in South-Eastern Riverina has been very favorable. Crops have recovered beyond expectations in the eastern parts of the…

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Easter Carnival At Albury Programme Taking Shape

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 December 1945 · page 6

“The programme is gradually moulding Itself Into shape,” Aid Bunton told the executive of the Easter Festival Committee at its meeting…

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Swimming Club Carnival Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 5

The Albury [?] Club will officially open the 1945-46 [?] night with a club carnival at the Olympic Pool…

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Exhibition of Paintings at Tallangatta

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 4

Mr. Max Middleton, a young Australian artist, will hold an exhibition of paintings at Tallangatta. The exhibition, which will be opened tomorrow by Mr. J. R. Palon,…

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Swimming To-night’s Club Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 December 1945 · page 5

The 1946-48 swimming season will be officially ushered in tonight, when the Albury Swimming Club will conduct the first of a series of club carnivals at the…

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Ambulance Carnival Roster

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 December 1945 · page 2

The following roster dl Apexians, who will help at the Ambulance Carnival has been drawn up; Monday, December 10, E. Arnold and G. Harvie;…

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Swimming Friday’s Carnival Should Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 December 1945 · page 5

[?] policy of providing as much [?] swimming at the lowest [?] to the public and swimmers [?] Albury Swimming Club will conduct the…

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Wangaratta Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 5

As advertised in this issue, the victory Carnival of the Wangaratta Athletic Club will be held on Saturday and Monday, January 26 and 28,…

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Boxing Day Carnival At Echuca

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 2

After six years’ recess the Echuca Boxing Day carnival committee has resumed the annual carnival, which has long been recognised as one of the…

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Post-war Rehabilitation “Ex-service Members Not Getting Fair Deal”

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 December 1945 · page 8

Soldiers and women members of the services returning to civilian life are not getting: a fair deal under the post-war rehabilitation…

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Pictures Show How Strike Hit Albury Railway Goods Yards

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 December 1945 · page 1

These two pictures tell the story of the disruptive influence of the NSW strike as seen at Albury railway station. The top picture was taken…

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