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Shows & fairs, 1945

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Swimming Carnival Arrangements

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 5

In regard to next Saturday’s postponed Ambulance swimming carnival the Albury Swimming Club secretary (Mr C. R. Dowling) said yesterday…

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Aquatic Carnival at Mulwala To-morrow

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon and evening there will be an aquatic and sports carnival at Mulwala, and a very comprehensive programme has…

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I.h. School’s Swimming Carnival Record Crowd Sees Splendid Contests

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

A record crowd attended the pool at Edwardes street on Wednesday, when the Intermediate High School’s swimming carnival was held. Sixty events were completed in two hours During the afternoon there were some…

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Swimming Tonight’s Carnival Intense Interest Maintained

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 February 1945 · page 5

Postponed last Saturday owing to unsuitable weather, the swimming carnival in aid of the Ambulance funds will be conducted at the Olympic Pool…

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Carnival At Mulwala

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 4

The carnival held at Lake Mulwala on Saturday [?] the Mulwala Amateur Swimming Club attracted an attendance of 500 It was opened by Cr J. H. Lewis. President…

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Swimming Successful Ambulance Carnival Team’s Races Provided Thrills

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 4

Favored by agreeable weather conditions, the result of the Ambulance Swimming Carnival, at the Olympic Pool on Saturday night, is considered must…

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RUTHERGLEN [?] Fund Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 3

Arrangements are well in hand for Patriotic Fund Flower Show and [?] of gifts to be in the Soldiers’ Mem[?] hall on Thursday. March 22…

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Mulwala Aquatic Carnival Corowa Crews Successful

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 1

Under ideal weather conditions a most successful aquatic carnival was held at Mulwala on Saturday last on the bank of Lake Mulwala. The…

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Swimming Notes Saturday Night’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 1

With the most favorable weather that has been experienced for the season, Saturday’s carnival proved the most successful held this year. The appearance of the two lodge…

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Swimming Biggest Yet at Albury Saturday’s International Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 5

The International Exhibition Swimming Carnival at the Albury Olympic pool on Saturday night, in aid of the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Fund, will…

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High School Boys and Girls Win Championships at Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 4

High School’s annual swimming carnival at Olympic [?] was the of the big events in the year for students. Top left: Boys setting [?] on the championship swim. Right: Cheering “House” representative on to victory. Centre left: It was all in when a money seramble was…

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Red Cross Teapot Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 2

First special function in aid of Red Cross Day by the Albury branch will be the teapot show on the afternoon of March 13. There will be prizes…

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State and International Visitors Appear At Tonight’s Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 March 1945 · page 5

The Olympic Pool should be the [?] tonight, and the [?] by visiting State and [?] and [?]…

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Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser at Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 3

Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser. Commander-in-Chief of British Pacific Fleet, who has always taken a keen interest In swimming attended the carnival at the Olympic Pool…

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Amateur Night at Corowa a Successful Initial Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 2

Far beyond the wildest dreams of the Eisteddfod Committee, was the initial performance of the amateurs of Corowa and surrounding districts. At the…

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Carnival at Moyhu

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 5

There was a large crowd at the Moyhu carnival on Saturday afternoon. During the open hunters’ event Miss Mavis Siminonds. one of the best-known horsewomen…

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Swimming Notes Saturday Night’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 3

Swimming Club officials bad an anxious time m Saturday when appeared Ike weather would cause another postponement. After a hot and sultry day a few drops of rain fell Just prior to the start of the carnival. However, the sky cleared and a good night resulted…

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Excellent Exhibits at Tallangatta Show Yesterday’s Successful Fixture for Patriotic Funds

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

At the foot of sun-scorched and windswept hills in the valley of the River, Tallangatta held a patriotic show yesterday. Although only a reflection of carnivals of pre-war days, the fixture, nevertheless, typified the slout-heartedness of producers who, despite a year of drought, put on…

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Attractions Were Many at Tallangatta Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

Grand parade of district-bred stock was a feature of Wednesday’s patriotic show at Tallangatta. At top: Jerseys led the procession. Centre: A line-up of pure-breds in the judging ring. Bottom: Section of the enthusiastic crowd watching the log chop…

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Ponies and Their Riders Made Tallangatta Show Interesting

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 6

Despite the period of pro[?] drought, stock, particularly ponies. performing in the ring at Tali[?] show, were in exceptionally fine [?] They were the principal attraction. Top left Anne Rapsey [?] several Centre: Barbara Brindley and [?] Schulz doing a…

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