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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

611 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 31

Splendid Entries for Yarrawonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 September 1949 · page 8

Secretary of Yarrawonga and Border Agricultural Society (Mr J. Walker) reports that splendid entries have been…

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Successful Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

St. Michael's flower show, held in the Town Hall yesterday, was a most successful function. Many beautiful flowers were on…

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50th Show in 1950

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

Next year's Henty Show should be a really outstanding exhibition. It will be the 50th Henty Show and will be held in 1950…

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Local Successes at Melbourne Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

At the Royal Melbourne Show Mr. Amos Dicklas, of "Farleton." Corowa, gained several successes with his Clydesdales. The sta[?]tion Farleton…

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“People’s Day” Show Crowd Down

Border Morning Mail · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: The infantile paralysis epidemic has undoubtedly prevented the Royal Agricultural Society…

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Locally-Bred Stock Win at Melbourne Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 5

Hereford steers bred by Messrs. Victor Bowman and Son, Cornalla West, secured three firsts, two seconds and…

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Good Ring Program at Henty Show Outstanding Pavilion Exhibits

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society's 49th annual show, held at the showground last Friday and Saturday, was highly successful. The second day was regarded by many to be the best 'People's Day' for ten…

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Has Show Lost Glamor?

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Fri.: Lowest day attendance for the second last day of the Royal Melbourne Show for about 30 years,…

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Horticultural Entries for Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 5

The horticultural section of the Albury Show close next Friday at 5 o’clock. This year the exhibits will be staged in the “K…

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Show Holidays (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 2

Sir.—Recently the Show Society made, application to the Chamber of Commerce for two half holidays for its annual show. The…

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C.w.a. Cup Day Carnival at Kiewa

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 6

Members of the Kiewa CWA are working hard to stock the various stalls and ensure the success of the Cup Day carnival to be held…

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Spring Fair at Cudgewa

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 4

Glorious spring weather prevailed for the annual Presbyterian spring fair at Cudgewa which was opened by the Rev, Williams…

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Polio Hit Show Attendances

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sun.: After nine days, the Royal Melbourne concluded with a full programme of arena events last night…

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Show Success

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 2

One of our bantam fowl exhibitors, J. Newman, took three, firsts and champion men in the Leeton Show, out of his five entries…

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Holbrook Show Society Preparation For Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 5

At the Holbrook P A and H Society meeting Mr J. Mckoy, president, was in the chair. Members present were Messrs C. H. Bowler,…

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Agricultural Show Dates

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 6

Griffith, October 4, 5. Swan Hill, 'October 5. -' , Kerang, October 11, 12. Albury, October 11, 12, 13…

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Another Successful Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 1

The annual Presybterian spring fair and flower show was conducted this afternoon in the Town Hall. There was a…

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Golf R.s.l. Carnival at Rutherglen

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 12

The annual golf day conducted by Rutherglen RSL and sponsored by the Rutherglen Golf Club, was largely attended. Mr G. Graham presented the…

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Upper Murray Successes at Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 4

Mr.. Keith Sutherland, “Thologolong.” Upper Murray, scored a series of successes with an Aberdeen Angus heifer, Thologolong Flossie, at…

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District Breeder's Success at Melbourne Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 6

Mr, J. V. Platfuss, - whose "Galaview" Friesan stud is situated at "Wheatlands," Deniliquin Road, Finley, had…

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