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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

656 stories in Murray's papers · page 19 of 33

P. & A. Society. Preparing for the Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 7

At Thursday’s meeting of the P. and A. Society, presided over by Mr D. H. McAllister, there was a good attendance of…

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Letters to the Editor School Display at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 7

Sir,—Teachers of Albury and district will regret that their offer to co-operate with the Show Society by staging a non-competitive display of…

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Field Shooters Carnival Concluded; Albury Club Congratulated

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 7

The Albury Field Shooters' Gun Club concluded [?] third and final day of the carnival yesterday in perfect weather. The [?] event was a £100 handicap in…

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Rutherglen “Mugs” At Wahgunyah Great Show; Hall Crowded

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 5

“You can have all your choirs and celebrity concerts, but there is nothing to touch the Rutherglen ‘Mugs.’ They are a great bunch !” That was…

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Henty Defeats Albury 8-6 In Stirring Exhibition Of Rugby

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 10

Henty confounded the critics on Sunday by defeating Albury, the leading team in the competition at Henty in the last of the home and home matches. The semi-finals will commence next Sunday. Rain fell before the match, and a light drizzle soon after it…

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News of the Week Show Day Holidays

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 3

Wednesday, September 11, has been gazetted a public holiday for the second day of the Henty show, and Saturday, September 21, a public…

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M. V. Display at Royal Show Executives Meet in Melbourne Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 August 1946 · page 2

The Central Executive of the Murray Valley Development League comprising the chairman of the six regions, Ald. D. G. Padman…

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Baby Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 3

Still another function in the long list of entertainments held during August in support of the Convent appeal, was a Baby Show, which was…

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Football Carnival at Leeton

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 2

What promises to be the biggest football carnival held this season, will take place at Leeton on Sunday next, September 1st. The teams that…

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Football Carnival Three Matches Last

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 2

ALTHOUGH all three Hay teams lost by narrow margins on Sunday last, the big crowd which witnesses the matches in perfect weather, went home well pleased with a thrilling afternoon's clean sport…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 August 1946 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Berrigan A. and H. Society was held on Thursday afternoon last, when Mr G. P. Cruickshank presided over a good…

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Bowling Carnival Local Players to Attend

The Independent · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 1

Keen interest is being taken by some members of the Deniliquin Bowling Club in the 12th Australian Bowling Carnival to be held in Melbourne from…

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Football Sunday's Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 2

The following have been selected to represent Hay at Leeton on Sunday next. Players will have fare paid by the Association…

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District News Beechworth Athletic Club’s Boxing Day Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 6

At the meeting of the Beechworth Athletic Club at the Town Hall on Monday night, the finance sub-committee appointed to make a canvass of…

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Corowa Victory Show Entries Close Tomorrow (Saturday)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 1

Intending exhibitors at the Corowa Victory Show to be held on September 13 and 14 next are reminded that entries for all classes close…

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Baby Show At Walla Over 200 at Successful Function Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 6

Over 200 people attended the baby show held at Walla yesterday and organised by the Local Association of Girl Guides. Over £27 gross resulted…

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Eminent Judges For Wagga Sheep Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 August 1946 · page 8

Great interest is again being displayed by breeders in the next River [?] show and sale of British and Australasian stud and flock rams at Wagga…

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Show Day Holiday Races at Mentone MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 August 1946 · page 12

Alter he had received a [?] Deputation today from the Owners’ Association and the Trainers’ Association, the secretary of the Victorian Trotting…

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Prize Winners of the Walla Grand Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 August 1946 · page 4

The Walla Grand Baby Show, organised by the local Association of Girl Guides, held in the Literary Institute, was very successful. Over…

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Bowling Carnival. Local Players to Attend

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken by some members of the Deniliquin Bowling Club in the 12th Australian Bowling Carnival to…

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