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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

612 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 31

Carnival At Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 6

Wodonga Bowling Club held its second annual carnival on Monday and 96 players took part . RESULTS…

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Antiques Wanted For Exhibition

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

Mrs. J. S. Wild, organiser of the Autumn Flower Show, Baby Show, Mannequin Parade and Antique Exhibition in aid of the Service Queen…

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More People Attend Art Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 2

The exhibition of Australian water colors held in the Plaza from March 3 to 8 was attended by 1263 people. The town clerk (Mr Collings reported to…

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Memorial Committee Prepares For Carnival Week

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 1

Preparations for "Back to Henty" celebrations occupied most of the attention of the War Memorial Hall Funds Committee's meeting on Saturday night. Mr. A. E. Barrie was appointed to approach business people…

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Jerseys on Parade at Tallangatta Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 6

Jersey provided a strong class Tailangatta show Wednesday. Some of the finest cows of the district were in the [?]…

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Wodonga-Owned Hack Takes Chief Show Award

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 5

Scolty, aristocratic chestnut hack owned by Mr and Mrs Norman McGeoch, of Wodonga, won the championship ribbon at Tallangatta Show. Astride Scotty is Miss Maurita Lawson, who won the prize for best woman rider under 19 years…

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Youthful Show Riders All Awarded Prizes

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 5

A feature about the riding of juveniles at Tallangatta Show was that each performer was awarded a prize. This was seen to by the judge, Mr Ralph Ellis, of Walla, and some of the stewards…

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Successful Scotch Fair

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

The grounds of the home of Mr and Mrs C. Kiefel, Olive street, provided the setting for the Scotch Fair conducted by St David’s Ladies’ Guild on…

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Spoke at Scotch Fair

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 3

Rev. John Armour (left), and Mr A. Mair (right), the latter officially opening the Scottish fair at the home of Mr and Mrs C. Kiefel, Street, on Saturday…

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Yarrawonga Show Association

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 5

The president (C[?]hon W. J. Chesterfield) presided at the monthly meeting of the Yarrawonga and Border A and P Association. Other…

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Million May Attend Royal Show Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 6

For the RoyaI Easter Show, which will be held from March 29 to April 9, record Attendances are anticipated. It is expected that aggregate…

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Educational Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 2

Visitors to Sydney at the Easier week-end are urged to visit the educational exhibition in the Town Hall basement on April 5 to 8, The…

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Swimming Carnival a Big Success

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

The Swimming Carnival organised by tne Jerilderie Swimming Club was held on Sunday after? noon last. 16th inst., was a big…

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"Shell Show Stars"

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 3

Feature artists who will be heard in the "1947 Shell Show", returning to the air- on March 26 after on absence of eight years have been announced. They…

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Swimming Championship Carnival Poorly Attended

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 4

The 1946-47 point-score carnivals were brought to an end at the Olympic Pool on Saturday afternoon when Albury Amateur Swimming Club…

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The Sydney Royal Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 1

For the convenience of its customers attending the Royal Easter show the Rural Bank is establishing a fully equipped branch on…

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"The Shell Show Returns"

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

After an absence of eight years, the "Shell Show," Australia's first big live artiste variety programme, is returning to the air. The programme will…

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Young Anglicans’ Fair

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 2

Last night Albury Young Anglicans held a fair and dance in the Parish Hall to aid the Oslo Appeal which is being sponsored by the…

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Bowls Carnival Day

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 3

A most enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent at the local bowling green on Saturday last, when a carnival day was held in…

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Yarrawonga Show Society Annual Meeting Held

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Yarrawonga and Border Agricultural and Pastoral Association, those present were: Canon W. J. Chesterfield…

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