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Shows & fairs, 1945

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Red Cross Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 2

Keen interest is being shown in the exhibition which the Red Cross is arranging next Tuesday [?] at the those attending will see…

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Girl Guides’ Variety Show at Howlong

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 7

Girl Guides of Howlong conducted, a successful variety show and card afternoon at their clubroom. It was attended by Mrs E. J. Drew, district…

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Show Society Undecided On 1945 Fixture Nature of Effort to Be Discussed at Later Meeting

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 8

After a general discussion at the annual meeing of the members of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society, held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon, it was decided that a date be selected for the 1945 animal fixture, the executive to decide at…

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Red Cross Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 May 1945 · page 2

Fee for entries in the Red Cross exhibition of collections of interesting or attractive articles is [?] Only one more day is left for entries to be made. The…

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Red Cross Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 May 1945 · page 2

Entries of exhibits for the Red Cross special afternoon may be left at the depot this afternoon and up to midday on Tuesday. Exhibit[?] be of…

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An Interesting Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 May 1945 · page 2

This afternoon an interesting exhibition will be held in the Red Cross depot in the Town Hall. It will comprise articles suitable for showing In a space 2…

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Show Society Annual Meeting Eighteenth Term for President

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 May 1945 · page 4

The date of the 1945 Hay Show was fixed by the annual meeting of the Hay P. and A. Association on Saturday, for Wednesday 3rd…

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Much Interest Shown in Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 May 1945 · page 2

Wide interest was shown in the Red Cross exhibition in the Town Hall yesterday when 23 exhibits were shown. All entries were interesting and the…

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Art Exhibition at St. Brigid’s

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 2

On Sunday next Children of Mary will stage an art exhibition at St Brigid’s Catholic School. The exhibition will contain many fine pictures…

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Victory Show Well Received

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 1

The V-E Day Victory Revue produced by Mrs. Wyn Levy at the Town Hall on Tuesday night attracted a very large audience. Door and ticket sales totalled…

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Mercy Hospital on Show To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 2

Opportunity to sec over the new Mercy Hospital, formerly “Chelvey,” will be available tomorrow afternoon, between 3 and 5 o’clock. The hospital…

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Cup, Saucer and Jog Show at Brocklesby

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 4

Organised by Mesdames E. Drew, B Bromfield and E. Gammon, the cup and saucer and Jug show, held in the Brocklesby by School of Arts, was highly successful…

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P. & A. SOCIETY Mr. McCrabb Re-Elected President Show Day, Sept. 8

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 1

Mr. J. McCrabb was re-elected president of the P. and A. Society at a meeting held on Thursday evening. Saturday, September 8, was fixed as…

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Legion to Stage Show Decisions at Last Evening’s Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 4

Final arrangements were made at [?] meeting of Albury [?] sub-branch of the Australian Legion last evening for a show [?] to be staged for…

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Duke May Attend Walbundrie Show His Reply to Invitation

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Walbundrie P A and H Society, the president (Mr Benno Seldel) presided and there were about 30 members present…

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Walbundrie News (Frow Our Correspondent) Duke Invited to Open Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Walbundrie P. A, and H. Society Was held in the hall on Friday, May 11. The president, Mr. Benno Seidel occupied…

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Holbrook Show Society Mr Colin McLaurin New Secretary

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 May 1945 · page 6

At a largely attended committee meeting of the Holbrook P.A. and H. Society, Mr Colin McLaurin was elected president…

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District News Children C.W.A. Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 May 1945 · page 3

Children CWA held a successful baby show and social afternoon. Proceeds, which were for the Children and District Hospital appeal, amounted to £24. Winner:—[?]…

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Next Albury Show On October 5-6 Grammar School Buys Part of Old Ground

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 May 1945 · page 8

Albury Show Society has disposed of 25 acres of the old showground site to the Grammar School. Purchase price was £2500…

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“Monty” Opens Army Exhibition In Paris

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 4

Field-Marshal Montgomery pending the British Army exhibition in Paris. On his left are Mr Dud Cooper. British Ambassador to France, and General Koenig, of the French Army…

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