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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

656 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 33

To Show Rank Films Only ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 2

A new modern theatre in Adelaide for the showing of British films made by the Rank Organisation, is among the plans for vast picture theatre expansion in South…

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Successful Flower Show St. Andrew's Ladies' Guild

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 1

The Annual Presbyterian Flower Show and Fair in the Town Hall yesterday held under the auspices of St. Andrew's Ladies' Guild, was a very Successful function. Attractive stalls were well laden with goods, which found ready sale among the…

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Next Sydney Show Most Ambitious Yet Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 7

Next year’s Royal Show is to be the most ambitious ever planned. This was announced today by the president of the Royal National…

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Mathoura B. N. A. Fete and Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 8

Mrs. k. A. Lawson opened the Fete and Flower Show in aid of the Bush last. The president (Mr. H. B. Douglas) thanked Mrs. Lawson for her…

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A.J.C. Carnival Opens Saturday Perfect Weather And Track Six Piping Hot Favorites LIKELY(From “Glenloth”) SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 8

The stage is set for the opening day of the AJC spring carnival on Saturday, and perfect weather and a perfect track should prevail. From a monetary point of view the Epsom is the chief event on the card, but the big mile appears to be all over bar the shouting…

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Guide Fair This Afternoon

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 October 1946 · page 5

A children’s Guide and Brownie fair will be held at the Scout Hall this afternoon. Admission is free…

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Fleecing at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 October 1946 · page 6

Sir.—Re Mr Lucas’ letter published in Thursday’s “Mail.” I might point out to him and public generally that the fact of having to pay high rent for…

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Show at Yarrawonga Big Crowd Expected Today

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 October 1946 · page 2

The 61st annual spring show conducted by the Yarrawonga and Border Agricultural and Pastoral Association, was opened yesterday in fine weather…

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Champions at Yarrawonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 3

Champion Clydesdale at Yarrawonga Show on Saturday was Fyingerra Aristocrat (top), owned by Messrs J. T. Martin and T. C. Frewin, of Devenish. Below : Bright Bob, ridden by Mr C. Berger, flattens out to make…

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Warning to Show Visitors

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 2

Huge crowds which will attend Albury show this week will appreciate the determination of the space allocation committee to prevent overcharging by the operators of sta[?]s and amusement services. This breed of fleecing was exceptionally prominent at the recent…

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Great Show of Horses at Yarra Wonga

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 4

Still kings among horses, despite an age of mechanisation, Clydesdales, dominated the parade at Yarrawonga Show on Saturday. Picture at the top shows portion of the finest parade of draughts seen in the district in years. Centre (left): Fretwell’s Glen Roy rises for the jump…

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Show To-morrow All-Time Record In Horse Events And Side Shows At Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 3

With between 850 and 900 arena entries, Albury Show this year sets an all-time record. The three-day show opens tomorrow. Some 50 side-shows, plus large numbers of small stands, will make the fair side of the show a busier, brighter entertainment than it was in even…

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Giant Bullock at Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 1

An attraction at the show today. Wednesday and Thursday, will be “King Kom,” the giant brindle bullock. Born and bred on the Roper River. Northern Territory…

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South Corowa Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 1

The annul flower show under the auspices of the South Corowa Branch of the CWA was held at the South Corowa School on Saturday afternoon. Owing to the function clashing with several other local events, there were not quite so many entires as in previous…

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Great Crowd at Yarrawonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 5

The largest crowd seen on Yarrawonga show ground in years was thrilled by spectacular ring events at the show on Saturday. In places spectators were packed four deep around the ring…

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1946 Fontiac for the Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 7

A 1946 Pontiac. one of the first off the production lines, has been brought to Albury for the show, and will be exhibited by West’s Motors…

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Representative Art for Exhibition: 100 Years of Australian Art

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 1

There will be sections representing three mediums in the Exhibition to he opened in Deniliquin on October IS in the Deniliquin Town Hall. These will comprise water colors oils, and black and white, and cover such wide varieties of subjects…

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Albury Lad Wins at Melbourne Royal Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 7

JACK BROOKS (above), of Newmarket, Albury, who won the championship steer riding contest at Royal Melbourne show…

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The Event of the Year : Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 2

In looking to Albury to provide its greatest advertisement each year for its productivity its progress and the sterling worth of its people, the Riverina has never been disappointed. The local Show Society undertakes this obligation proudly and confidently to maintain…

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Albury Show Will Open To-day Record Number of Sideshows

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1946 · page 7

The bustling, active tent-town which is the Albury show ground of today resounded yesterday to the wielding of hammer and saw as hundreds of workmen busied themselves with preparations for the opening day today…

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