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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

611 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 31

Splendid Display of Spring Flowers St. Michael's Fair on

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 3

HUGE BOWLS of Iceland poppies in vivid orange and yellow tonings dominated the splendid flora! display at the annual flower show conducted by St Michael's church members at the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon…

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Albury Show Holidays Chamber May Review Position

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 2

Although Albury Chamber of Commerce president, Mr H. W. Gray, would not comment yesterday, it is understood the…

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Flower Entries for Albury Show Close Next

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 5

Entries in the horticultural section at annual Albury P. A., and H. Society’s show, on October 11, 12 and 13, close next Friday at 5 p.m…

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Holiday for Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 2

Secretary of the Albury Chamber of Commerce (Mr Bunton) last evening that the Chief Secretary had granted a public…

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Commercial Guthrie Sheep Successes at Melbourne Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 14

At the Melbourne Royal Show, the Guthrie Stud scored 11 firsts out of a possible 12; champion and reserve champion ram, champion and reserve…

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Wodonga Show Judges

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 5

At the meeting of Wodonga Show Sosiety on Tuesday evening, presided over by the president (Mr R. Richardson), the…

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Interest in Yarrawonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 8

Considerable interest is being shown in the forthcoming spring show by the Yarrawonga and Border Agricultural and Pastoral…

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Flower Show at Evangeline

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 6

The annual Catholic flower show made a profit of £58. Mr H. Gleeson was president and Mesdames H. Gleeson and W…

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"Border Morning Mail" Show Supplement

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 2

On Saturday, October 8, the “Border Morning Mail” will publish as part of its normal issue, a…

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Bright Sunshine for Walbundrie Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 7

MAKING what he termed his “last appearance” among the people of Walbundrie, Mr T. E. Kendell, M.L.A., in declaring Walbundrie Show open yesterday, said because of the alteration to electoral boundaries, the subdivisions of Walbundrie and…

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No Alteration in Show Holiday Dates

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 1

It does not appear likely that any alteration in holiday show dates will be made as far as Albury trading…

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Flower Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 2

After a lapse of some years caused by the destruction of the Hay Horticultural Society's equipment in the hall fire—there is to be another…

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No Show Holiday for Post Office

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 2

Postmaster at Albury (Mr. Mitchell) announced yesterday that there will be no half-holiday on Wednesday next, the main…

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On Parade at the Walbundrie Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 11

Bottom Right : COMFORT FOR SCHOOL TRAVELLERS.—Fay Clear, looking: smart in riding: habit; takes the reins of the best school children’s turnout. Taking a jaunt around the arena with her are June, Barbara…

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Roses Outstanding At Annual Presbyterian Fair Function Successful Despite Rain

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 1

A LARGE BOWL of beautiful golden roses, the entry of Mrs. R. Campbell, was, the outstanding exhibit at the annual fair and lower show conducted by members of St. Andrew's Ladies' Guild in the Town Hail on Tuesday…

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Albury Show Society’s Protest on Holiday Decision

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 8

ALBURY Show Society has protested strongly against the decision of Albury Chamber of Commerce to allow only one half holiday for next week’s show instead of the customary two. The chamber is being asked to reconsider its decision…

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Wangaratta News Items Wangaratta, Thursday. Next Week's Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 14

Committee of the Agricultural Society held a special meeting at the showgrounds this afternoon President (Mr W. B. Richardson),…

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Rare Antiques Mayoress Opens Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 5

A high standard of exhibits was witnessed at St. David’s Presbyterian Church arts and crafts exhibition yesterday…

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Culcairn Show To-day

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 7

Culcairn Show will be officially opened this afternoon at 2.30 by' Mr D. G. Padman, MLA. The ring programme commences at…

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Wee Smokie at Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 2

One of the attractions at the Albury show will be the Wee Smokie side show. Wee Jennie, the little princess, is claimed to…

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