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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

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Show to be Held. Saturday, 21St September

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 4

There was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the meeting called by the local A. and 11. Society for Thursday afternoon last, with the idea of…

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Tennis Exhibition Players at Deniliquin

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 3

A splendid exhibition of tennis was witnessed by some 26 enthusiasts who made the trip from Jerilderie to Deniliquin on Sunday to…

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Cycling Carnival for Easter

The Independent · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the Deniliquin Cycling Club on Tuesday flight it was decided to hold a Carnival on Easter Monday. The main…

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District Ambulance Auxiliary Stall to Be Conducted on Show Day

The Independent · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 2

A letter was received from Mrs Kinnear of Moonacullah Mission Station, suggested that a stall be conducted in the Showgrounds on…

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Exhibition Tennis

The Pastoral Times · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 4

The display of tennis provided by Dinny rails and party on Sunday was little below the standard set by Crawford, Quist and Bromwich, each…

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Holbrook Invitation to Duke and Duchess to Attend the Next Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 6

At the [?] meeting of the [?] Society Mr W. G. Sinclair moved [?] the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester be [?] to…

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H. W. Taylor New P. & A. President Show Dates, September 10 And II

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 1

The annual meeting of members of the Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on Friday afternoon last. Mr. H. Diffey (president) was in the chair, and there was an attendance of twenty-four members. Apologies were received for several members…

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Holbrook Fete and Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 April 1946 · page 4

At the annual Presbyterian fete and autumn flower show, entries in all sections were numerous and the standard good. A non-competitive section…

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Show Society Had a Good Year Surplus of £808; Annual Meeting Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 April 1946 · page 7

Albury Show Society committee presented [?]th annual report to a meeting of members yesterday. It showed that the year ended with a…

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Draw for Today’s Wodonga Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 5

Draw for bowls carnival to be held at Wodonga to-day, April 8 (play commencing at 10 am.. sharp). is as follows: FIRST DIVISION…

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32 Arrests For Drunkenness at Show SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 4

Thirty-two arrests for drunkenness were made at Castle Hill Agricultural Show yesterday, when the only liquor on sale was spirits and wine. Police…

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Champions Enter for Albury Athletic Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 April 1946 · page 6

One hundred and twenty-five nominations have been received for the Albury Athletic Association’s carnival on Easter Monday for the cycling events; also 105…

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Laughter Show at the Regent

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 April 1946 · page 5

With a programme that makes no pretence at being serious, the current Regent bill consists of Abbott and Costello “In Hollywood.” and Robert Walker and…

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Dressing Albury in Carnival Attire

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 2

Although Albury’s carnival, to be run over a fortnight at Easter, is over a week off, people are making elaborate plans to dress the town…

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Athletic Stars to Compete at Albury Carnival on Easter

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 6

President of Albury Athletic Association Committee, which is arranging the Easter sports carnival (Mr Harry Lambert) is…

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Benalla Athletic Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 5

Top : Tail and slu. L. W. Sp[?]e Ball[?] at the Stawell Gift in 1939, attempting to break the world record of 126-16ths for 136. [?] at Monday’s carnival at Ben[?]. The strong headwind did not give him a chance. He is shown near camera…

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Art Exhibition in Deniliquin in September or October

The Independent · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 1

After having followed up the possibility of holding an exhibition of art in Deniliquin for some considerable time, Mr W. J…

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Beautiful Display of Blooms West Deniliquin Auxiliary Flower Show

The Independent · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 2

Although entries were not numerous in the various sections of the West Deniliquin Auxiliary Flower Show held in the Town Hall this afternoon, there was a beautiful display of blooms in the flower sections…

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Fair Rent Case Adjourned

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 2

A case of the determination of fair rent of premises in Sydney st, Wodonga. occupied by Mr Norman Henshaw, leased by Mr Alfred Warren, a…

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Lavington Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 2

A bumper day has been planned in aid of Lavington Red Cross and will be held on April 24. In the afternoon there will be a baby show in the hall,…

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