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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

529 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 27

Wodonga Show Entries Exceed Expectations

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 15

At the committee meeting of the Wodonga Show Society last night it was revealed that entries for the various sections had exceeded all expectations. Mr G. F. Pollard presided. It was also revealed that cattle entries would be of high…

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Wangaratta News Items Agricultural Society

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 10

WANGARATTA, Wed.: Mr W. B. Richardson was re-elected president of the Wangaratta Agricultural Society at the annual…

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Mt. Beauty Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 7

Whilst on a visit to Mt. Beauty last year, Mr T. Mitchell, MLA, was so struck by the splendid gardens, either…

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SWIMMING Final Point-Score Carnival Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 16

The competitive swimming season will close at the Olympic Pool tonight when Albury Swimming Club will conduct its last…

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Rex Hartwig Plays Exhibition Matches in Melbourne

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 7

Frank Sedgeman, Colin Long, Rex Hartwig and Merv. Rose played exhibition matches at Heidelberg Military Hospital at the week-end. Hartwig is…

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300 Entries for Sunday’s Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 6

Over 390 entries—an all-time Riverina record—have been received by Deniliquin Swimming Club for its…

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St. Augustine’s, Wodonga Swimming Carnival Results

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 8

Following are results of the swimming carnival held between the Blue and Gold Houses of St. Augustine’s School, Wodonga. The final scores…

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Wangaratta News Items Merriwa Swimming Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 5

Margot Smyth, who has won several O and M championships this season, won the women’s swimming championship this season, won the women’s swimming championship of the…

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Pictures Comedy Show for Next Week-end

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 1

There is a comedy show, for next week-end in "Chicken Every Sunday." The picture opens in Tucson, Arizona, in 1910. Emily Heffernan (Celeste…

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Championship Swimming Carnival Marred by Rain Dual Success to Geoff Bult

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 8

ALTHOUGH rain washed out the handicap finals of the Riverina championship carnival at Deniliquin on Sunday, competitors in the title events braved the elments completed their races…

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Rifle Shooting Albury Carnival at Easter

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 15

Riflemen from all parts of NSW and Victoria are expected to compete in the 21st annual prize meeting Albury Rifle Club at the local range…

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Record Entries for Wodonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 7

Record entries indicate that there will be keen competition among exhibitors at the 3rd Wodonga Show on…

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MYRTLEFORD ‘‘All-In’’ Fair

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 8

On Monday night (Labor Day) Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club held an ‘‘All-In’’ fair and were very fortunate to have a line…

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All Saints’ Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 2

All Saints’ Church of England, North Albury, will hold their annual autumn flower show on Wednesday next. The display of…

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Rutherglen Show Society’s Credit

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 13

Rutherglen Agricultural Society has a credit of £352 and a membership Of 293. Improvements costing £320 were carried out…

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Bank To Get £5 Million More; Fair Competition CANBERA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 2

Informing the House of the terms of his Commonwealth Bank Bill tonight the Treasurer, Mr. Fadden, said that the capital of. the trading departments the. bank would be increased in five years…

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Stage Set for a Record-breaking Wodonga Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 2

Determination by committeemen to better their already notable successes has drawn record entries for tomorrow's third Wodonga Show…

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C. of C. may Stage Dia[?] at Agricu[?] Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 4

At the [?] of the Chamber [?] matter of [?] the Pas[?]…

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Menace of A. and H. Bombs Hung Over Debate in House of Commons LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 1

Menace of the atom and hydrogen bombs hung over a non-vote debate on defence in the House of Commons last night in which the Prime Minister (Mr Attlee) flatly rejected a suggestion by Mr Churchill that the Government hold a secret session on Britain’s defences…

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Balldale Carnival Next

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 11

Book your seats now at Ted Easton's, Cycle Shop. Return fare G/. Two parlor coaches leaving 12 midday. Cyclists to be ready at…

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