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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

656 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 33

Corowa Victory Show Successful Exhibition Assured Outstanding Horse Events

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

The Corowa Victory Show--the first since 1939--will be held at the Corowa Showground today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Provided the weather remains favorable, the show promises to be one of the most successful ever held…

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Corowa Show Today

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 6

Today is the first day of the Corowa show and because splendid entries have been received and unbounded support has been promised, it is…

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Champions at Henty Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

Top: Left, Mr. L. A. Collins' (Wagga) Champion Corriedale Bam; right. Champion Ewe of the same breed bred by Mr. G. A. Bell, of Mullengandra. Centre: Champion Polwarths shown by Mr. A. J. Kendall, of Henty…

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African Pigmy Woman at Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 5

Ubangi, a diminutive lady from Central Africa, figuring in Dave T. Meekin's sideshow at the Corowa Show, was, in her native habitat, a…

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First Post-war Show Show Gate Takings All Time Record At Henty

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

The Henty P. & A. Society was indeed fortunate on Tuesday and Wednesday in being favoured with two beautiful days for the celebration of its first annual post-war show. The gate takings for the two days amounted to £134/6/, exceeding the previous best of £132/19/6 in 1937…

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Court Cases Aftermath of the Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

The following cases were before Mr. F. V. Holden, J.P., on Monday:— James Mullins, labourer, aged 26, was found drunk at the Show grounds on…

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Premier Optimistic of Royal Show Prospects MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 4

Speaking of the Royal Agricultural Society’s show, which he is attending on Friday of next week, the Premier (Mr Cain) said tonight that every indication pointed…

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The New Ford Models on Display at Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 5

An illustrated advertisement appears in today's "Free Press" showing a splendid range of the new Ford products--cars, trucks, & c…

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Austral Pictures "Week-end at the Waldorf" Show Nights

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

Four of the biggest names in the MGM roster head the cast of "Week-end at the Waldorf," which will be the special attraction for…

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£50 Needed for Technical College Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 6

At least £50 will be needed for prizes and expenses at the annual Albury Technical College exhibition to be held at the end of November. This…

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Winners at Corowa Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 2

Keith Palmer (Left) and Gina Patey, wear happy smiles after receiving awards at the Corowa Show…

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Exhibition Brings Many Orders for Planes London

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 1

Nearly 500 of Britain’s newest planes gave living demonstrations to 3000 overseas buyers in the second and final day of the aircraft exhibition. Two…

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Won Championship Prize At Corowa Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 September 1946 · page 2

Bred by its owner, Mr W. E. Sargood, this Corriedale ewe won the championship prize at Corowa Show yesterday…

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Tigers’ Grand Exhibition 1500 See Famous System’s Smooth Work

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 6

The 1500, football fans who went to the Albury sports ground on Saturday were treated to a grand exhibition of football by the famous Richmond team which,…

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Show Home Destroyed on Mountains KATOOMBA

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 2

One of the show homes of the Blue Mountains district was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon at Wentworth Falls. It was the beautiful…

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Record Crowd at Corowa Show 5000 People Attend on

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 7

Perfect spring weather prevailed on Saturday for the second day of the Corona, show. On the first day a crowd of about 400 was present,…

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Show Boat to Cruise on Murray Wodonga Cafe Proprietor’s Venture

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 4

Although he claims that he has never before done a carpentering job. Mr W. James, cafe proprietor, of Wodonga, is fitting out a “Show Boat.” which he…

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Corowa Victory Show a Record Exhibition Reflecting Corowa's Prosperity Held in Fine Weather and a Picturesque Setting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 1

The Corowa Victory Show, the first since October, 1939, just after the outbreak of World War II, which, was held on Friday and Saturday last, exceeded the expectations of the most optimistic, and was not only a welcome return to the normal conditions of peacetime, after…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan A. and H. Society was held on Thursday afternoon, when Mr G. Cruickshank presided ever a fair…

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Culcairn Show Excellent Entries

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 4

The 33rd annual Culcairn show, which will be held on Saturday next, September 21. promises to be an outstanding success if favored with fine…

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