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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

612 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 31

Last Day of Revival Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 3

This afternoon and tonight will see the final screenings of a revival programme at the Regent. Occupying the star position is “God’s Country and the…

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Swimming Champions at Saturday’s Carnival Albury Club to Meet To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 6

Given reasonable weather, officials of the Albury Amateur Swimming Club are confident that the ERASA championship carnival, at the Albury…

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Big Tennis Exhibition Tomorrow (Saturday)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 3

Now that fine weather seems assured, nothing can prevent the big tennis exhibition on Saturday at the Corowa Tennis Club's courts from…

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Interested in Grammar School Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 6

Interested in the Albury Grammar School swimming carnival on Tuesday afternoon…

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Hack Winners at Jingellic Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 5

Prancing around the ring this attractive pair owned by Mr and Mrs Sheather, caught the judge’s eye at Jingellic show. He awarded them first prize in the section for a pair of hacks. Youngest member of a really “horsey” family. Barbara Brindley,…

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43 Years a Show Ring Rider

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 5

Well-known district show ring rider, Ossie Rixon, has been competing at shows for over 43 years. At Jingellic on Wednesday Hearp’s (Corryong) pony was selected for him to ride over fences, but striking a batten at the first jump with its near side hind leg it was badly…

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Young, Australia League Royal Show Visit for Country Boys

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

Each year, before the war, the young Australia League brought into the metropolis, boys from all parts of the State to see the Royal Agricultural…

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Scotch Fair

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 March 1947 · page 3

St David’s Ladies’ Guild have arranged a Scotch Fair in the grounds of the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Kiefel, 627 Olive st., on March 15, afternoon…

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Jingellic Stages Its Annual Summer Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 March 1947 · page 4

Several good backs were lined up for judging at Jingellic show on Wednesday. Picture at top shows the judge Mr R. Richardson, of Wodonga, giving entrants a thorough examination before allocating prizes. Bottom : Some of the spectators al the judging ring…

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Exhibition Matches at Yarrawonga

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 7

Over 700 people witnessed an exhibition of tennis by Dinny Pails, Colin Long, Mrs Nancye Bolton, Miss Pat Jones and Miss Clare Proctor on the Yarrawonga LTC…

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[?] Benalla Carnival Will Be Continued Today And Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 3

[?] Hospital Carnival Committee [?] commenced [?] carnival on Saturday [?] under electric [?] and in [?] weather. The attendance was…

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Championship Carnival a Grand Success Visitors Please With Their Exhibitions

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 8

The championship swimming carnival conducted by the Albury Amateur Swimming Club at the Olympic Fool on Saturday night was an outstanding success and productive of some of the best swimming seen here for a considerable period…

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SHOW At POREPUNKAH

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 3

The second annual show of the Porepunkah and District Agricultural League was held at Porepunkah on Saturday. Weather conditions were…

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Tennis Exhibition Stars Thrill Large Crowd

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 1

The exhibition tennis matches at the Corowa Tennis Club's grass courts on Saturday last caused much enthusiasm amongst the…

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Young Australia League Royal Show Visit for Country Boys

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 4

The Young Australia League has resumed its touring activities and at Easter, this year the League is conducting a grand…

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First Day of Tumbarumba Show Tumbarumba

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 March 1947 · page 8

The Tumbarumba PA and [?] Society’s [?] annual show was opened today in fine and warm weather. There was a [?] attendance. There was an excellent display…

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Scotch Fair Next

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 2

St David’s Women’s Guild will hold a Scotch Fair at the home of Mr C. [?]iefel, 627 Olive street, next Saturday during afternoon and evening. The…

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Swimming Secondary Schools Boys’ Carnival Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 6

Inclement weather beginning about mid-day threatened to ruin the Inter-School Swimming Carnival at the City baths yesterday afternoon, but after a…

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Young Australia League Royal Show Visit for Country Boys

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 3

The premier event of the year is the New South Wales Royal Agricultural Show. What better way could a country boy have of…

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Despite Rain, Tallangatta Show Was The Best Yet Held Crowd of 3000 Sees Grand Array of Exhibits An All-Time Record Number Of Entries

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 4

Tallangatta Show yesterday was marred to some extent by heavy showers which commenced to fall shortly before lunch and continued throughout the afternoon. Despite the rain, a crowd estimated at 3000 attended and paid £158 In admission. President of the society (Mr M. Stevenson) irk his first year in the chief office, remarked that gate takings…

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