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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

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Albury Show Next Month

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 3

Just a month from today, the sixth annual show of the Albury Show Society on Us new ground will be swinging into its stride. Secretary (Mr. A. G. Young) said yesterday that from inquiries and…

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More Pigeons Additional Show Classes

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

At the request of the Hay Pigeon Club, additional classes have been provided in the Hay Show schedule for pigeons…

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Austral Pictures Show Week Programmes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

Programmes booked for screening this week as show wook attraction will be on Wednesday, and Friday Saturday…

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Roy Bell for the Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 4

Boxing fans will be glad to hear that definite word has been received from Roy Bell that he will be at the Hay…

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Court Cases Aftermath of the Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

The following cases were dealt with by Mr. F. Sheppard, J.P. at the Court yesterday James Allen Sweeney, labourer,…

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The Corowa Show Friday and Saturday Next

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

Those who have not entered exhibits of any kind for the show and would like to do so, are reminded that such entries will be…

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Baby Creche C.W.A. Show Effort

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

In addition to handling the luncheon booth in aid of their building fund, the Hay Branch of the C.W.A. will take charge…

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Around the Arena Highlights Seen at the Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

The bedlam in the dogs pavilion was matched only by the strong competition at the adjacent booth where, towards the end of the show, the…

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Wodonga Show Society £300 Grant Sought For Fencing Arena

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 5

When the question of finance for fencing the arena arose at last night’s Wodonga Show Society meeting, Crs T. Snowden and C. C. Sheather…

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£258 Gate at the Show Ideal Weather: Splendid Entries: Attractive Industrial Displays

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

THE Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s 69th Annual Show was held in ideal weather on Saturday with brilliant sunshine during the morning and some cloud and a slight breeze in the afternoon. The inevitable dust that is associated with…

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Youngsters Show There Paces In Trials Several Make Very Impressive Debut Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 6

There were many impressive youngsters running under racing conditions for the first time in trials conducted at Randwick today, and good two-year-old fields seem assured. The majority of today’s events were over four furlongs and were…

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Two Aristocrats at Henty Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 1

Winners from a long line of champions are Mr. A. J. Kendall’s Polwarth ewe and ram, which were awarded championships in their classes at Henty Show yesterday. They were bred at the district stud, “Glendon.”…

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Delightful Day For Opening Of Henty Show Big Crowd Expected to Attend Today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 6

At Henty’s 47th annual show which opened yesterday in magnificent spring-like weather, district breeders, Messrs. Shipard Bros., won grand champion prize with their fine woolled merino ram…

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ALBURY show holiday at WODONGA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 2

It was reported at last night’s meeting of the Wodonga Chamber of Commerce that the shi[?] secretary had been notified from the Chief Secretary’s…

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“Fair and Equitable Decision” Mr. Chifley On 40-Hour Week CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr Chifley) said [?] considered the Arbitration Court’s decision to grant a 40-hour week fair and equitable…

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Show Ring Riders Go on Strike Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 1

Jumping events at the Royal Show in Adelaide today were held up for an hour when the riders refused to enter the ring after a fellow rider…

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Art Exhibition Painting and Sculpture

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

An art exhibition is at present being held at the Town hall of works, by Marjorie McChesney Mathews held at the Town Hall of worries…

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Show Gets the Bird

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 5

A gang of small boys became bored by the lack of sideshows at the P. and A. show last; Saturday. By only 2.30 o’clock in the afternoon they had…

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Corowa Show Begins Today

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 6

The first day of the Corowa show today will have ring events only on the afternoon, but tomorrow on the show’s main day there is a comprehensive…

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Hockey Carnival at Albury Draw For Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 10

As a fitting climax to a successful season, Albury and District Women’s Hockey Association will conduct a carnival tomorrow…

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