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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

656 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 33

Where the Sheep Show Will Be Held Today

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 August 1946 · page 1

A wide sweep with the camera in Dalgety’s wool show room where [?]bury show Society’s first sheep show and sale will be held. On [?]his vast floor, which, runs into acres, splendidly lit through a glass [?]oof. 1000 odd sheep from important studs over a very wide area will…

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Sheep Show Opening at 3.15 P.m

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 August 1946 · page 1

[?] opening of Albury’s first [?] Show will be carried out at [?] p. m. by the Minister for Agri-[?]re (Mr. E. H. Graham)…

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Royal Visit to Albury Today Sheep Show, Mannequin Parade and Civic Ball [?]Iassed Gathering Expected at Reception at Dean Square

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 August 1946 · page 1

The stage is set for the presentation to Albury today of the grandest peace-time cele-[?]tions since the close of the Second World War. Pivoting around the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the programme for [?] day will open with Albury’s first Sheep Show which promises great things, and will…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 2

There was a attendance of twenty members at the meeting of the Committee of the Berrigan A. and H. Society, held on Thursday afternoon last. Mr…

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Show Society Congratulated Dinner Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 8

At a dinner held by the Show Society in the Plaza Theatre last evening, speakers extended congratulations to the society on the efficient and…

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To-day’s Show and Sales

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 4

The show will open at 9 o’clock this morning, and admission charges will be reduced to 2/ for adults and 1/ for children. The afternoon…

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Champions at the Albury Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 4

Yesterday was a “day out” for champions at the sheep Show. Top : Grand champion merino ram, and exhibited by Mr Charles…

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Sheep Show One of the Finest Ii Australia

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 4

For the first Sheep Show and Sale held by the Albury Show Society more than 1000 sheep were penned, of these some 600 coming before the judges in the show section. Judges with experience in many important wool and sheep districts, and in the capital cities, described…

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Fatal Collapse at Sheep Show Elderly Woman’s Death

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 2

An elderly woman collapsed in the middle of a large crowd at the Albury sheep show yesterday afternoon, and died before she could be…

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Crowds Throng to First Albury Sheep Show Success Exceeds Expectations Most Enthusiastic Backers of Duke and Duchess Were Interested Spectators

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 4

Albury’s first sheep show which opened yesterday surpassed in its success the expectations of even the most enthusiastic organisers. From 1 p.m. crowds of spectators began to throng into Dalgety’s spacious wool store and when the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrived at 2.30, apprapproximately 2080…

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Duke and Duchess Acclaimed by the People of Albury Memorable Day Rounded Off by Visit to Sheep Show Dean Square Crowded for Civic Welcome to Royal Couple “We Will Retain Happy Memories of Our Visit”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 1

Albury turned out in force to welcome the Governor-General (the Duke of Gloucester) and Duchess yesterday. The Royal party crammed much into their whirlwind visit. From the aerodrome, where they arrived about half an hour…

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Albury Sheep Show Crowned with Success 6000 Spectators Attended Fixture And Paid £419 Greater Results Expected for Society’s Next Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 1

Albury’s first sheep show and sale ended yesterday on the successful note on which it opened. A show has been established, which, it seems, will hold a prominent and lasting place in the events of the year…

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Henty Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 8

At a committee meeting of the Show Society last Friday, discussion took place regarding Section B of the schedule, carriage horses and ponies, etc.,…

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Yerong Creek Flower Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 6

At a meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild on Sunday, Miss Wilma McRorie was, appointed secretary for the flower show to be held at the end…

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Albury Show Grand Championship to Uardry

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 4

The grand champion of the Albury Show, judged by Mr. D. McNeill, of Hay, was a strongwool merino bred by Charles Mills,…

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Duchess of Kent at Horse Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 4

HRH the Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra at the Aldershot Horse Show arranged by Corps of Military Polite m aid of the C.M.P. Benevolent Fund at the Town football ground. The Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra, who presented some of the prizes, watched…

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Albury Sheep Show Duke and Duchess Attend

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 3

Albury's first sheep show which was opened on Tuesday last was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who were given…

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Henty Breeders Successful At Al- bury Sheep Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

For the first Sheep Show and Sale held by the Albury Show Society more than 1000 sheep were penned, of these 600 coming before…

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Sheep Show Trophies Silver Plate for Seven Exhibitors

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 August 1946 · page 11

Pieces of silver plate were donated by several committeemen of Albury Show Society as aggregate trophies for winners at this week’s sheep show…

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To Seek “Show Down” Transport Crisis in N.S.W. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 August 1946 · page 5

“A showdown” on the present transport shortage in NSW will be sought in Sydney next week by the secretary of Road Transport…

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