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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Burrumbuttock C.w.a. Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 November 1949 · page 7

The first flower show held at, Burrumbuttock by the CWA was a huge success. The takings were over £53…

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Cookardinia C.w.a. Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 9

Cookardinia CWA spring flower show and fete was an outstanding success. Mrs Sone (president) welcomed Mrs Scilley (group president) to the district,…

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Far West Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 November 1949 · page 2

Despite the fact that the circus is to play in opposition to the Far West Carnival on Saturday night, the local committee will carry out its…

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Rodeo Thrills Please Large Crowd; Hospital Carnival Big Success

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 November 1949 · page 3

Plenty of real thrl[?]is were Provided for the large crowd at the Radeo Carnival at the Showground last Saturday. Perfect weather prevailed for the Carnival, and buck jumping, bullock riding, motor cycle racing and various other novelty events kept spectators…

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Albury Photographic Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 2

Arrangements for the 1950 Albury photographic exhibition have been finalised it will be opened on April 6 and continue till April…

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Local and General News Cuicairn Show Society Fixes 1950 Show Date

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 2

A meeting of Culcairn Show Society on Friday night decided that the annual show date be the first Saturday in October each year, the 1950 show to be…

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Sparkling Variety Show Raises Money and Laughs Hospital to Benefit by £95

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 1

RECENTLY formed Hospital Younger Set has lost no time in raising funds for the Deniliquin District Hospital and their lastest venture, a variety show held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, will benefit the hospital…

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Brisk Business at Red Cross Fair

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 November 1949 · page 7

All sub-branches—Bungowannah Table Top, Lavington, and North Albury—were represented at the monster Red Cross fair in…

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Fair, Baby Show at Coreyong

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 12

At the annual fait and baby show conducted by the Church of England Guild at Corryong takings were £104…

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Methodist Spring Fair at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 11

Perfect weather favored the Wodonga Methodist Guild for their spring fair in the RSL hall yesterday. Mrs L. B. Eldridge,…

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Amusements Musical Show at the Regent

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 17

M-G-M’s glittering musical extravaganza. “Till the Clouds Roll By.” now showing at the Regent Theatre, depicts the life story of the late…

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Cudgewa Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 10

The Church of England Flower Slow and Fair was held in the Cudgewa Hall. Prizes were won by: Cut flowers, Mrs Clem Wheeler; arranged…

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District News Tumbarumba Accident at Buckjumping Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 13

An accident which could easily have had more serious consequences happened during a visiting circus . and rodeo show at…

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Country Week Carnival Lively Cricket on Fast Wickets Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 16

FAST wickets' provided some lively cricket in the third round of the Country Week cricket carnival today. Despite this, however, Allan Rosenbaum, of Kempsey, scored a brilliant 133 not out…

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Henty Show Society Undecided on 1950 Show Date

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 1

The "After Show" meeting of Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society, held last Friday afternoon, was poorly attended…

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Comedy Stage Show at P. Hills and Culcairn

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 2

Good news to all who like a live stage show that depends on good, clean comedy to make you laugh; sensational acts that hold your breath;…

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Items of News Albury Artist to Show Paintings

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 2

An exhibition of paintings by one of Albury’s own artists being arranged by Mr. Jack Bennett, of David Street North, to…

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Do the Comrades Deserve a “Fair Go” ?

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 November 1949 · page 13

Sir,—Your leader of today is timely. This election could easily develop to the liking of certain people. In the republic of…

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Country Cricket Newcastle Wins Carnival Title

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 November 1949 · page 23

SYDNEY, Fri: Newcastle won the Country Week cricket carnival title which ended in Sydney today…

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Next Rutherglen Show to Be Held Mid-week

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 November 1949 · page 4

At a meeting of the Rutherglen Show Society It was disclosed that a profit of £79 was made on the September show…

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