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Shows & fairs, 1945

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Athletic Events at Wangaratta Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 6

The top four pictures art of [?] in some of the cycling events at Wangaratta carnival on Monday. Top Left First heal ,if the Wangaratta One Mile Wheel Race, won by C. Packer…

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£600 Profit From Wangaratta Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 2

Despite the heat on the two days that the Returned Soldiers’ carnival was held at Wangaratta, the function was an unqualified success and…

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To-night’s Swimming Carnival Postponed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

Owing to the unsuitability of the weather, the executive of the Albury Amateur Swimming Club has decided to postpone the opening club swimming…

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Germans In Italy Show Fight LONDON, Feb. 2

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 8

Testing the strength of well fortified German positions in the Appenines,. Allied patrols met heavy defensive fire, says Reuter’s correspondent in Italy…

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Swimming Notes Saturday Night’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 1

After a week of doubtful weather conditions improved on Saturday and allowed the Swimming Club to hold their third weekly carnival. Once again it was ideal for spectators but the night air was a little chilly for the swimmers and there were some withdrawals…

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Swimming Friday’s Club Carnival Should Appeal Austerity Prices To Prevail

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 5

A most attractive programme of swimming and diving events has been drawn up for presentation a[?] the opening club carnival to be conducted on Friday night…

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Swimming Opening Club Carnival Tonight Exceilent Entertainment Assured

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 5

The weekly club carnivals which were a popular feature of the Albury Ainntent Swimming Club’s pre-war activities, will be re-introduced at the Olympic Pool tonight…

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Swimming Opening Club Carnival Excellent Entertainment Provided

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 8

The first of a series of club carnivals conducted by [?] Albury [?] Club was conducted at the Olympic [?] last night. and althrough [?]…

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Handicrafts Exhibition Beautiful Display Of Work

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

Sponsored by the W.A.A.A.F., in aid of the funds of the Red Cross, an exhibition of handicrafts on Saturday day afternoon at the Bed Cross Hall…

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Swimming Notes Saturday Night’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 3

After almost a week of hot weather, a cool change on Friday night helped to spoil Saturday night’s carnival. The attendance was below the previous week but well above what was expected and that was most satisfactory, allowing for the fact that conditions…

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Swimming Services and Civilian Carnival Entries Close Today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 5

Competitive swimmers are advised that entries for the combined services and civilian swimming carnival on Saturday night close with the Albury Swimming…

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[?] Patriotic Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

The Tumbarumba Patriotic Show will be held this year on Wednesday March 14, in the beautiful tree-lined [?] A trip to Tumbarumba…

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“Show Business” at Hoyts

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 4

Romance, comedy and drama form the triple theme of “Show Business.” Eddie Cantor’s sparkling new filmusical, which with its array of stars tells a gay story of…

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Carnival Spirit In Raising Money Criticised KEMPSEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

The accepted method of raising money for charities and other organisations today seemed to be that which [?] to the carnival spring,…

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Swimming Carnival To-morrow Albury Ambulance To Benefit

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

The unfavourable weather during the week resulted in a special committee meeting of the Albury Amateur Swimming Club last night to discuss the…

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R.A.A.F.Air Crew Recruiting To Be Resumed

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

All partly-trained aircrew personnel who had for some time been employed on ground duties would complete their training and would be…

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Swimming To-night’s Carnival Should Please Galaxy of Stars Competing

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 February 1945 · page 5

The Inter-unit and inter-town teams relay races, which are included on the Albury Ambulance swimming carnival programme al the Olympic Pool tonight,…

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No Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 4

Owing to a sudden chance in the weather, the Albury swimming carnival was not held on Saturday night…

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“Show Business” at Hoyts

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 3

Romance and music, comedy and drama, make up the four-way theme of “Show Business,” which [?] its run at Hoyts tonight Revolving about the lives of a…

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Girl Guide Wins Duck at Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 4

A happy group of Benalla Girl Guides inspecting the duck which one of their members, Georgina [?] won at the Euroa swimming for Girl carnival for the north-east. About 25 Girl Guides made the trip from Benalla for the day…

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