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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

529 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 27

With the “Mail” Cameraman at Rutherglen Show Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 October 1950 · page 9

LIGHT HORSE SECTION.— A section of the light horse class during the Grand Parade. UP AND OVER.— Miss Majority Coombs clearing an obstacle in the 11st. hunt. Her mount is Skylight…

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Youngest Competitor at Show

The Observer · Friday 13 October 1950 · page 5

Margot Jenkins, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jenkins, of "Kingston," Morven, was the youngest competitor at the Culcairn Show on Saturday…

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Best Lady Rider at Show

The Observer · Friday 13 October 1950 · page 6

Miss Bosemary Bowler, of Holbrook, was the best lady rider at the Culcairn Show. She is photographed with her mount after winning in the class for equistrienne riders…

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Cattle Exhibited at Culcairn Show

The Observer · Friday 13 October 1950 · page 5

A section of the cattle exhibits at Culcairn Show on Saturday. Entries were not up to previous years, but the quality of the cattle was outstanding…

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Light Horses at Culcairn Annual Show

The Observer · Friday 13 October 1950 · page 1

Light horse entries were an all-time record at the Culcairn Show. Above is a line up in the grand parade…

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Another Successful Flower Show St. Michael’s Church Effort

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 October 1950 · page 1

The bazaar and flower show conducted, by members of St. Michael’s Church in the Town Hall on Tuesday was an…

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Culcairn Annual Show Best On Record Light Horses and Horticultural Entries Set New Figures

The Observer · Friday 13 October 1950 · page 1

The Culcairn Pastoral, Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society's annual show, staged on Saturday last, was one of the most successful held. Entries in the light horse sections constituted a record, over 250 being received, and entries in the horticulture section totalled…

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£110 From Scotch Fair

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 October 1950 · page 2

Approximately £110 profit resulted from the annual Scotch Fair conducted by St. David’s Presbyterian Church on…

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District News BEECHWORTH Variety Fair

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 October 1950 · page 8

The Variety Fair organised by St. Andrew’s Women’s Guild on Tuesday was well attended. There were many entries for the cookery competitions…

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Camera Glimpses at Wangaratta Annual Show on

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 October 1950 · page 8

CHAMPION HARNESS HORSE.—Colin and Ray Palmer, with M. Palmer’s 1st and champion single harness horse, and 1st in complete outfit at the Wangaratta Show on Saturday. Mr Palmer is from Corowa. BEEF CATTLE…

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Melbourne Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 October 1950 · page 2

At the Melbourne Royal Jubilee Show held recently three local lads met with success in the riding events. Barry Smith was second in the open…

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Local Craftwork Wins at Griffith Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 October 1950 · page 2

Miss Joan Mateer followed up her knitwear success at the Hay Show in September by winning with similar work at the Griffith Show. Judges…

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The World of Women C,W.A. Exhibits Feature At Walbundrie Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 October 1950 · page 7

CWA branch exhibits were a feature at the recent Walbundrie Show. Points obtained by individual branches competing: Henty…

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Flower Show and Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1950 · page 5

The members of the Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild were quite happy on Saturday night when at the close of their annual flower show and fair…

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Fair Racegoers

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 6

Misses Mary MacPherson (left, Berrigan), and Peggy Plunkett (Albury), who attended the Corowa picnic races yesterday…

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Holbrook Show Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 2

Holbrook’s annual two-day show will commence on Friday. Entries are good and the show promises to be one of the best yet…

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New Gardens Show Promise

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 5

Mr W. A. Comeodovr, judge of the Albury Wodonga spring gardens competition, conducted by Albury Horticulture Society, commenting on Hie gardens, which were judged yesterday,…

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Flower Show

The Observer · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 1

The annual C. of E. Flower Show will be held in the Henty School of Arts Hall today (Friday). The exhibition will be open to the public in…

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St. Matthew’s Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 2

Schedules are now available for St. Matthew’s Church annual flower show and sale of gifts in the parish hall next Wednesday. Entries close…

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Culcairn Show Committee Meets

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 October 1950 · page 9

The following were present at a meeting of the Culcairn Show Committee: Messrs J. A. Balfour president). G. C. Mackie. M. C…

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