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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1948

537 stories in Murray's papers · page 19 of 27

Be Fair to Your Eyes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

Even if the lamp is well placed, it may be rendered useless by dust or an unsuitable shade. Some lamp-shades look attractive, but…

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All-Time Record Crowd Sees Outstanding Exhibition at 66th Corowa Show Judge Praises Display of Fat Lambs

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 1

Progress which the Corowa district has made over the last half-cetury was fully reflected by the record exhibition of the rural resources at the 66th annual Spring Show held on Friday and Saturday last…

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“Miss Australia” Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

At a poorly attended meeting at Wodonga last night called to decide functions to aid the Wodonga “Miss Australia” candidate (Miss…

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Homespun for the Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

Homespun, the big bay jumper who was "discovered" as a water jumper at the patriotic gymkhana staged by the Hay Show Committee during the…

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Baby Creche for the Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 4

Once again the C.W.A. is going to lend its aid to the Show, and incidentally further its policy of service to country women by…

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Sheep Dog Trials Show Feature

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 2

The addition of an open class for sheep dog trials and the laying out of an entirely new course for these events, so that the trials…

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Pearleen Proves Outstading Dog by Brilliant Win in Border Statke Good Crowd Witness Splendid Racing at Show Night Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1948 · page 6

There was a very good attendance at the Coursing Club's Show night meeting held on Saturday night last, when punters had a little the better of transactions three favorites and an equal favourite…

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Record Price for Show Ram

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Tues.: At the Adelaide Royal show today a record price for South Australia of 1450 gns. for a merino ram was paid by W. B…

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Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 3

Don't forget to come to the Presbyterian Flower Show Thursday next. Various stalls are being well laden with attractive goods…

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Diamond Jubilee Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 5

On Saturday Rutherglen will hold its diamond jubilee show. Entries are good and this year the show should surpass all previous…

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Better Conditions For Coming Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 7

Work now in progress at the Albury showground will ensure better conditions for the show to be held on October 12, 13 and…

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Narandera Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 4

Nearly 5000 people attended the Narandera annual show, which was concluded on Saturday in perfect spring weather. The gate takings of…

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Swimming Carnival Officials Appointed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 16

At a well attended committee meeting of the Albury Amateur Swimming Club last evening a solid foundation was laid for the…

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Jim Matthews On Exhibition Tour

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 15

Albury tennis star, Jim Matthews, has gone to Sydney to join Australian champion, Mrs Nancye Bolton, Miss Clare…

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Mr. Lawson to Open Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A. for Murray, and Mrs. Lawson, will be in Hay for the Show on Friday and Saturday of next week…

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Methodist Ladies Hold Successful Fair Collect £50 Rain Insurance Splendid Flower Display

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 1

DESPITE heavy rain which fell the previous night and the greater part of Thursday, the Methodist fair and flower show was an unqualified success, and the display of flowers one of the best seen for some time as flowers had been picked before…

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Mothers’ Club Fair at Beech Worth

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 5

A successful fur organised by the Beechworth Slate School Mothers’ Club, assisted by pupils and teachers, was held in the…

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Albury Show Schedules

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 7

As advertised in our columns Albury Show schedules are now available. Cattle need only remain on grounds for one day,…

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Rutherglen Show Winners

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 6

Rutherglen’s Jubilee Show on Saturday was voted by officials and the large crowd “as the best ever”. Among the winners were: At TOP left : Bill, John and Peter Chambers, on their pony, “Creamy”, which caught the judge's eye as the best school…

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Successful Flower Show at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 September 1948 · page 5

Over £30 was raised for “Miss Australia” candidate (Miss K. Polson) by the Wodonga Red Cross Flower Show on Friday afternoon…

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