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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

612 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 31

Flower Show at Wangaratta Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 April 1947 · page 2

The annual autumn show promoted by the Baptist Church was held yesterday, when there was an excellent display. Prize-winners were…

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Hospital Gift Show Roster

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

Mercy Hospital Gift Shop Roster is as follows:—Tuesday: Mrs Curtis and Mrs A Byrnes: Wednesday: Mrs M. Bishop and Mrs S. A. Powell;…

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Country Art Exhibition

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 2

Mr. P. J. Carter, who acted as local organiser for the Country Art Exhibition last year, has been trying to organise another exhibition this year…

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Hay War Memorial High School Shakesperian Exhibition

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

The twenty-third of April is Shakespeare's anniversary day, for not only was he born on that date in 1564 but, it is believed, it…

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German Voters Show Little Enthusiasm London

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 4

Fourteen million people, comprising over two-thirds women and including prisoners of war overseas, were [?] to vote in the election of State…

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Red Cross Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 2

When the Albury Red Cross exhibition of antiques, modern and unusual articles is held in the Town Hall on May 2. no prizes will be given, but…

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Princess at Village Horse Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 6

Princess Alexandra, daughter of the Duchess of Kent, on her horse, Sunshine, at a village horse show in Britain…

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To The Editor Honest Work for Fair Pay

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 3

Sir,—We read with regret of the poor progress made with housing and with the settlement of strikes. unions should be compelled to hold…

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All Australian Art Exhibition National Art Gallery Display at Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 3

Some time ago the National Art Gallery of N.S.W. communicated with the local Shire Council advising that if desired an exhibition…

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Beautiful Autumn Blooms At West Deniliquin Auxiliary's Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

A magnificent display of autumn Sowers, attracted a large attendance lo yesterday's flower show conducted by the ladies of the West Deniliquin Hospital Auxiliary, in the Town Hall. The show was very well-organised and was a great success…

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Unusual Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 6

From the exhibition of antique, modern and unusual articles in the Town Hall next Friday afternoon, the Albury Red Cross branch hope to raise…

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Red Cross Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 2

First effort of the Albury Red Cross branch for the British Flood Relief appeal will be an exhibition of antique, unusual and modern articles in the…

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[?]Ed Cross Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 2

[?] some fine China tapestry [?]verware in addition to handicap craft work has been sent along the Red Cross depot for the exhibition…

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Schools’ Athletic Carnival Big Walbundrie Fixture

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 6

[?] combined school [?] carnival was held on the Walbundrle show ground on Saturday…

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Red Cross Exhibition To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

Entrants in the decorative bowl section at the Red Cross exhibition in the Town Hall tomorrow should bring their entries to the liall by 1 p.m. to enable…

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Show Society Building Project £5800 Involved

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

Estimated cost of construction in brick of a women’s rest room and other conveniences at the new show ground was £5800, according to a…

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£4000 Fair Price For Mr. McKell’s Car CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

The Prices Commissioner considered £4000 a fair price for the Rolls Royce car purchased for the Governor-General (Mr McKell). The Commissioner had…

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East Albury Rovers Seek New Show Ground

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 5

At yesterday’s meeting of the Albury Show Society the East Albury Rovers applied for use of the new show ground for training on two nights a week and for…

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Exhibition Opens This Afternoon

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 2

From 2.30 this afternoon the exhibition of antique, modern and unusual articles will be open in the Town Hall. Organised by the local Red Cross…

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Royal Christmas Card in Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 6

Included amongst the exhibits at the Albury Red Cross exhibition of antique, modern and unusual articles yesterday afternoon was a Christmas card…

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