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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

611 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 31

To Reconsider Decision on Show Holiday

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 2

In response to a requisition signed by members, Albury Chamber of Commerce has called a meeting for Monday evening to…

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The Show Holiday (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 2

Sir,—I am astounded at the decision the Chamber of Commerce made in not granting the second half half holiday to Albury…

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It’s the Year’s Big: Show Again Sext Week First Show Was Held in 1857

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 11

AND now for the show It’s on next week—Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Albury Show is getting up in age. It was born in 1857, and with all…

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Show Attractions

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 8

A wonder bird, coming to Albury Show, with two bodies and four legs, is the only one of its kind ever known in the world. It is half male and half…

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Pictorial Highlights At Culcairn Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 6

Top Left : Mrs W. Young, of Culcairn, with Mrs J. Cathcart’s prize winning, Scotch Collie, Wallamutta Laird Lindsay, at the Culcairn Show on Saturday. Top Centre : Rae Hood was justly proud of her father’s…

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The Fun of the Fair

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 2

It's round to Show Week again, with all the "fun of the fair!" And no adult who can turn his mind back to childhood will deny the very real "fun of the fair" atmosphere that recurs -with the annual Show,…

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Show Holiday Iv Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 2

Following a decision by Wodonga Chamber of Commerce shops in Wodonga will close at 12.30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday)…

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Show Holiday Decision Stands

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 2

AFTER it had heard a deputation from Albury Show Society, a special meeting of Albury Chamber of Commerce, after a long deliberation in committee, reaffirmed a…

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R.s.l Carnival Begins Begins

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 4

"Everybody gets value for their ,money." That is the slogan of the RSL carnival which opened on the…

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To Compete at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 1

Attractive young: show-ring: horsewoman, Miss Valmai Cook, Wangaratta, grooming: Mr D. Nankervis' well performed hunter, Sultan. Both Miss Cook and Sultan, who have had many successes at N.S.W. and Victorian…

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Curtain Will Rise On Albury Show Today

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 1

THE curtain goes up this morning on the 95th annual Albury Show. Everything is in read iness for one of the brightest and best shows on record. Soaking rains at the beginning of the month transformed the…

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All the Fun of the Fair at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 8

ALL the fun of the fair can be enjoyed by those who go to the Show today and tomorrow. When the show opened yesterday…

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A Show Winner :—

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 6

Jointly owned by Mr and Mrs A. Proctor, Ripple was successful in the pony event for 13.2 and not exceeding 14 hands at the Albu[?] Show yesterday…

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St. Luke's Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 11

St Luke's flower show and industrial exhibition will be held in the Shire Hall on Friday, October 28 Besides flowers, there are…

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Boy Riders Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 6

George Donnelly (front) and Jonathan Mott won the pony, 14 hands and under (utility) for school children under 15, with J. G. Odewahn's (Walla) Dimbo (left) at the Albury Show yesterday. Chambers brothers Terry…

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St. Moritz Skaters at Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 6

One of the outstanding attractions at Albury show are the famous St. Moritz skaters, a team of Swiss performers who have earned world-wide…

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Hungarian Competitor At Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 1

Hungarian equestrienne Miss Clarisse Huzella, who is competing at the Albury Show, photographed in the ring yesterday with Mrs Jackson's (Mornington) Goldie…

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Show Holiday (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 6

Sir,—Regarding Mr Richards' letter of today's issue: As one of the citizens of this city who did a fair job to the…

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Tank on Display at Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 18

Armour, arms and technical equipment of A Squadron, 8-13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, will be on display at the Albury show. A…

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Choir-o-Plane at Show :—

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 6

The Albury showgrounds was a hive of activity when visiting showmen and stall-holders were busy erecting their various machines and stands. In…

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