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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

537 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 27

Exhibition Of School Work At Yerong Creek

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 6

An afternoon was held at the Public School at Yerong Creek on Friday last, the school being open to visitors from 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. Among the…

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More Finance Needed By Henty Show Society

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 2

In his report to the annual meeting of Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society last Friday the president (Mr. H. W. Taylor) pointed out that the last year had been successful financially, but more finance was…

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Young Catholics' Carnival at Yarrawonga

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 May 1948 · page 9

The North-Eastern Catholic Debating and Sporting Association held its tenth annual carnival at Yarrawonga on Sunday…

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Deniliquin Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Deniliquin P. and A. Society the question of holding a one or two days" show this year was discussed, but the…

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Original Correspondence Is It Fair? (To the Editor of "The Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 2

Sir,—It is a great pleasure for me to discuss the amalgamation question with so courteous a critic as your correspondent, Mr. R. H. Sheaffe, Jr…

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“Wool On Wheels” Exhibition Here Today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 May 1948 · page 5

First of its type in this country and probably the first in the world “Wool on Wheels,” Australian Wool Board’s travelling display unit,…

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Show Society President's Report

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 1

The president (Mr. H. W. Taylor) delivered the following report to the annual meeting of Henty Show Society…

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Wild West and Variety Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 3

McFarlane's Wild West and Variety Show is advertised to be held tomorrow (Saturday) night in paddock next to Children's playground…

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Albury Show’s the Way

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 2

Success of the recent garden competition organised by the Albury Horticultural Society has brought a reflection of interest…

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200 Entries for Chrysan- Themum Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 2

Albury Horticultural Society is most .satisfied with the entries for the chrysanthemum show in the Masonic Hall this afternoon and…

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Baby and Flower Show at Chiltern

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 May 1948 · page 6

St. Paul’s C of E Ladies’ Guild held a very successful baby show, show and fete. There were good entries in all events. Prize…

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[?] S. Committee Thinks Russia May Risk an Early Show-Down LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

The majority report of the United States [?]ouse Armed Services Committee yesterday [?]pealed for the prompt enactment of a bill [?]afting men aged from 19 to 25 for two…

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Wild West and Variety Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 1

McFariance's Wild West and Variety Show attracted a large audience on Saturday night last, it, being the first appearance in…

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A. and H. Society. Proposed Constitution

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 4

The Committee appointed to draw up a Constitution for the Government of the Berrigan A. and H. Society has agreed on the following,…

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An Exhibition Worth Seeing

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 2

Albury Red Cross has arranged exhibition of handicraft work made by partially and totally blinded ex-servicemen of World…

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Tennis Rex Hartwig on Exhibition Tour

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 10

Rex Hartwig, Linton Cup player, and Jim Matthews, together with Colin Long, Viv. McGrath, Nancye Bolton and Clare Proctor, are giving…

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Move To Alter Henty Show Dates

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 May 1948 · page 4

Mr. H. W. Bahr gave notice at a meeting of Henty Show Society committee on Friday, that he will move at the next meeting (on May 21) that the motion passed fixing this year's show dates for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21 and 22 be rescinded, and that the…

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Handicrafts Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 May 1948 · page 2

Among articles which will be displayed at the handicrafts exhibition of work made by ex-servicemen and women by the…

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P. and A. Association Increased Show Prizes

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 5

THE Hay P. and A. Association at its meeting on Saturday, adopted a schedule providing for substantially increased prize 1 money, for its show on 24th and 25th September, 1948. Increases mainly will be in jumping, the Hay Jumpers…

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Governor Invited to Deniliquin to Open Centenary Celebrations Two-day Show Sanctioned Three-way Allocation Of Back-to Week Funds

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 May 1948 · page 1

THE Governor of N.S.W., Lieutenant-General Sir John North-cott, and Lady Northcott, have been invited to Deniliquin to officially open the Back-to-Deniliquin Centenary celebrations from August 28 to September 5. This was disclosed by the…

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