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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

656 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 33

Hay Sheep and Horse Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 1

Hay P. & A. Association will conduct an exhibition of stud sheep and horse show at Hay Park on Easter Monday. There will also be an…

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108 Exhibitors at RAS Cattle Exhibition SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 5

There will he 108 exhibitors with cattle at the RAS beet and cattle exhibition in Sydney on May 3. Breeders from Queensland, Victoria, and…

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Baby Show at Lavington

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

A special meeting of the Lavington Red Cross will be held in the hall this afternoon at 2 o’clock to make final arrangements for the baby show. A…

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The Easter Show Arrangements for

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 2

Local people and visitors to the district will have an opportunity on Monday next of seeing a worth while exhibit of some of…

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Show Case Allegedly Smashed Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 April 1946 · page 3

Three probationary constables today arrested a man after it had been alleged money had been demanded and a show case smashed at Seaborn…

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Big Cycling Carnival at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 6

The [?] Easter C[?] Carnival arranged by the Wangaratta Athletic Club on En[?] Monday is attracting a good deal of attention. The [?] money totals £400…

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Baby Show at Lavington

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 2

A special meeting of Lavington Red Cross was held and was prerided over the- president (Mrs K. O'Donnell Final arrangements were made for the…

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The Flower Show Further Report on Success

The Independent · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 2

The organisation was efficiently carried out by the executive officers led by Mrs N. Wragge, as president, and Mrs E. McAllister as secretary…

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Wangaratta Cycling Carnival on

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 5

The principal event at Wangaratta’s all cycling carnival on Easter Monday will be the one mile wheel race, dedicated to the memory of the late all-round champion of…

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Lavington Red Cross Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 4

The baby show in the Lavington hall on Wednesday afternoon. April 24, promises to be a great success. Alderman C. Bunton, Mayor of Albury, will [?]…

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Athletic Carnival 10-Day, To-night Champions Impressed with Track Standard

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 5

“The track is one of the best I have seen,” commented champion sprinter, John [?], who had a practice run at the sports ground yesterday, in…

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Two Days’ Show At Holbrook To be Held October 25-26 This Year

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 April 1946 · page 4

At the first meeting of the newly-elected committee of Holbrook P.A. and H. Society, It was decided to revert vert to pre-war show conditions—…

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Sidelights At The Athletic Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 4

Top : John Treloar’s running was the highlight of the sportsground carnival on Saturday. At Top : This 18-year-old schoolboy champion is talking with his trainer. Mr Pat Walsh, just before he equalled his record run of 9 4-5ths seconds for the 100 yards. Mr Walsh, recognised…

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Setting Up Camp at the Show Ground

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 5

A strong arm and know ledge of how to go about things makes tent pitching an easy matter for these scouts of the Culcairn troop, who are taking part in the Albury rally…

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Next Walbundrie Show On October 2 Society’s Annual Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Walbundrie P.A. and H. Society, the president (Mr Benno Seidel) presided), also present were: Messrs H. B…

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Albury Gift to J. PATTERSON Treloar Fails In Record Attempt : Carnival A Big Success

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 4

In perfect weather, the Albury Athletic Association conducted its most ambitions carnival since pre-war days oil Saturday. Part of Albury’s Easter festival, it was an unqualified success. Attendance was good, fields excellent, and prizes generous. In…

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P and A. Easter Show Successful Horse and Sheep Exhibition

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 April 1946 · page 2

STRIKING the most unfavourable weather for weeks, the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association staged a successful show in the Hay Park yesterday, clearing over £400 for the joint benefit of the park and showground improvements…

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Athletic Carnival Profit Likely [?] be £150

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 April 1946 · page 8

President of the Albury Athletic Carnival Committee (Mr. [?]rry Lambert) and yesterday that he would be surprised if the profit from Saturday’s carnival would…

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Items of News Lavington Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 April 1946 · page 2

Many babies are expected to make their “debut” at the Lavington hall today, when the Baby Show, organised by the Lavington Red Cross, will be…

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Baby Show at Lavington Yesterday’s Awards

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 3

Mr Stork has been kept busy in the district. Proof of this was the Red Cross baby show at Lavington yesterday, which attracted 102…

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