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Shows & fairs, 1946

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Mulwala Swimming Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

The second annual aquatic sports at Mulwala on Saturday afternoon and evening attracted a large crowd of over 1000…

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1946 Sydney Sheep Show May 31 and June 1 First Sydney Exhibition for Five Years

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

The Council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association has now finalised all matters in connection with the conduct of the 1946…

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Strange Carnival in Swiss Alps

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

At the foot of the Bernese giants at Wengen, Switzerland, a strange carnival takes place in the snow. The winter is drawing to a close; in the plains the first flowers are appearing as the snow gradually…

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Scenes at Mulwala Carnival on

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 6

The two larger pictures above are of spectators at Mulwala regatta on Saturday, with the white sails of yachts in the background of the top picture. shows Cr Keith Whitehead, deputy President of Coreen…

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Swimming To-morrow’s Carnival Programme

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 5

Another splendid programme of events will be presented by the Albury Swimming Club at the weekly point-score carnival to be held at the Olympic Pool…

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Easter Carnival Floodlighting to be Featured

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 4

Floodlighting on a large scale will be used at Albury during Easter Carnival Week. This was decided at the Municipal Council meeting last…

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Corowa Show Society Appointment of Secretary Show Next Spring

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 1

Members of the Council of the Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society met on Tuesday last and one of the main items of business was the appointment of a secretary, applications for which position had been called at a remuneration of…

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Royal Show in 1947

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 1

Advice has been received from the Army authorities that the Sydney Showground will be vacated in sufficient time to enable the Royal…

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Farewell Carnival to Bandmaster Wednesday Night’s Presentation

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 1

Many citizens other than Swimming Club supporters, attended Wednesday night’s farewell carnival in honor of Mr. Clarrie Daish. Mr…

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Royal Show in 1947 Preparations in Hand

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 1

Advice has been received from the Army authorities that the Showground will be vacated in sufficient time to enable the Royal Agricultural Society…

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Swimming Distance Events Were Thrillers Last Night’s Carnival Results (By “Touch Judge”)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 4

The distance events have proved so attractive to competitors that the 220 yards open handicap event at last night’s point score carnival had to be divided into two…

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“Soldiers Not Getting a Fair Deal”

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 3

Concern that returned soldiers were matters was expressed on Friday evening at the monthly meeting of the Albury Fathers’ Association…

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Swimming Notes Saturday Night’s Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

The Swimming Club appears to be receiving a pretty [?]aw deal from the weather man. After almost a week of good weather the cool change on Saturday…

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World’s Most Amazing Fashion Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 4

In the heart of war-scarred Berlin, Hans Gehringer, Berlin’s most fam[?] designer of dresses, held a fashion show. Hans Gehringer states that he only submits the design, the customers supply their own materials. Picture shows street suit, navy blue coat with flared waist and…

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Albury High School Carnival Today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 5

Seldom does one experience the sustained excitement usually associated with well organised school swimming carnivals and the Albury High School annual carnival to…

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SWIMMING Special Carnival Saturday June Definitely Sending Team

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 5

Definite advice has been received that Junce will send a learn of swimmers and divers to Albury to compete in the Riverina Inter-club…

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High School Carnival Hume House Cains Most Points

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 5

Albury High School annual swimming carnival was held in ideal weather yesterday when Hume House gained first place in the House competition with 200 points…

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Corowa Show Date Fixed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 1

The Council of the Corowa P. A. and H. Society met on Wednesday afternoon to consider fixing date for the 1946 Show. It was decided…

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Swimming Inter-town Championship Carnival Wagga Will Compete To-morrow Night

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 5

Great enthusiasm prevailed among Albury Swimming Club officials yesterday, when it was learnt that Wagga would compete at the inter-town…

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Fixing This Year's Show Date Decision Held Over Until Annual Meeting

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 3

At a committee meeting of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society, held last Friday afternoon in the School of Ails, Mr. John…

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