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Shows & fairs, 1946

656 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 33

Over 500 Sheep for Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 6

Over 500 high class sheep will be exhibited at the Albury Sheep Show, entries for which have far exceeded the expectations of the organisers, the…

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Our Serial "To-morrow Fair" (Copyright) Chapter Xix

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 4

It horribly suggested a macabre modern ballet. At the apex of two shafts of light Ben knelt; swung forward, paused—sank back. Swung…

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Melbourne Royal Show Entries

The Independent · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 3

With entries for Melbourne Royal Show closing on 17th August, all intending entrants should lost no time in obtaining copies of the prize…

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Annual Show Membership Tickets Now Available

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 1

The secretary of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society (Mr. Jim Chamberlain) has advised that membership tickets for the 1946 annual…

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Yarrawonga Show Better Form

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 July 1946 · page 4

Though beaten rather comfortably by Wangaratta, Yarrawonga on their home ground showed to better advantage than in previous matches. Their form…

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Corowa Men Win Easily Rutherglen’s Poor Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 July 1946 · page 4

Border United bad a field day at Rutherglen when they defeated Rutherglen on Saturday by 13-12 to 5-13. Playing with better system, faster to the…

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Our Serial "To-morrow Fair" (Copyright) Chapter Xxi

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 July 1946 · page 4

One of the first things that caught Peg's eye on Sunday morning—not counting domestic items so familiar as to be invisible was the spectacle…

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Guthrie’s Corriedale Successful at Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 July 1946 · page 2

At the Australian sheep breeds’ show in Melbourne, the Corriedale section was particularly strong. 19 breeders exhibiting. The Guthrie Stud won every prize for rams…

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Holbrook Show Society Meeting of the Committee

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 July 1946 · page 5

At a well attended committee meeting of the Holbrook Show Society, the president (Mr Colin McLaurin) referred to the death of Mr Joseph…

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First Post-war Sheep Show in Melbourne Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 July 1946 · page 6

Keen interest was displayed in the first post-war sheep show conducted by the Australian Sheep Breeders’ Association at Newmarket today…

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Final Touches for First Sheep Show In Albury Next Tuesday Visit by Governor-general; Mannequin Parade a Feature

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 July 1946 · page 7

Dalgety’s wool store is a busy place these days with final preparations for the Albury Show Society’s sheep show next Tuesday. The show, which will be attended in the afternoon by the Governor-General, the Duke of Gloucester, and the Duchess, promises to be…

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Carnival in October

The Independent · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 8

The Deniliquin Cycle Club is contemplating holding a carnival in October when Albury will be represented. Ted Eastern, Queensland, at…

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Last Day of Popular Revival Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 6

This afternoon and tonight will see the concluding sessions of a popular revival programme at the Regent. Occupying the star position on the…

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Council and Broadcasting Do Not Want Snake Gully Show

The Independent · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 1

Council did not take kindly to a suggestion put forward by the Methodist Men's Brotherhood that council meetings be broadcast by 2 QN. It was discussed on Monday night, when the Mayor (Ald. J. Hynes) was in the chair. His final remarks on…

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Carnival in October

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 4

The Deniliquin Cycle Club is contem[?]ing holding a carnival in October when Albury will be represented. Ted Eastern, Queensland, at…

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Trotting At Royal Show Interstate Champions Expected MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 5

Outstanding trotting horses from Tasmania. South Australia, and New South Wales are expected to be attracted to the Melbourne Royal Show…

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Mannequins At The Sheep Show Wool Board Sponsors Parade Albury and District Girls to Model Overseas Frocks

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 8

Previously arranged for 3 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon, the mannequin parade at the sheep show will now begin at 2.30 to allow time for the Duchess of…

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Junee Carnival No Titles; But Albury Teams Do Well

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 August 1946 · page 5

Although Albury school teams falled to win any titles at the Southern District Schoolboys championship Rugby League carnival at Junee on…

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Albury’s Sheep Show Opens Tomorrow Mannequin Parade, Too

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 August 1946 · page 2

The Albury Show Society has reason to be pleased with the magnificent response by breeders to its initial Sheep Show tomorrow…

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Our Serial "To-morrow Fair" (Copyright) Chapter Xxiii

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 August 1946 · page 4

It was Ben who suggested that what ever his reception might be, he thought he ought to go over to the Seatons' and ask whether Mag…

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