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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1951

500 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 25

Second day at Wangaratta Jubilee Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 October 1951 · page 9

TOP left : Youthful competitors and spectators watching the ring events at the Wangaratta Show yesterday…

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Carnival Queen Named

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 October 1951 · page 2

A big crowd attended the final session of the Albury Apex Carnival on Saturday night and saw Marjorie McDonald, of…

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Flower Show and Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1951 · page 8

The annual Flower Show and Fair, under the auspices of the Berrigan Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild, held on Saturday, drew a large attendance,…

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Items of News Cwsg Flower Show Today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 October 1951 · page 2

The Catholic Women’s Social Guild flower and craft show at St. Patrick’s Hall this afternoon and evening promises to be most…

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Catholic Flower Show Today

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 5

The flower show organised by the parishioners of St. Mary's Church is an event eagerly looked forward to each year by…

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Outstanding Exhibits At Culcairn Flower Show

The Observer · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 7

The judge of the flowers and decorative work at the Culcairn Presbyterian Church Flower Show and Fete, Mr. Lovell Jones, of Holbrook, said it was the best display he had seen in Culcairn, and the best presentation of…

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Show Arena To Remain Until March Rodeo’

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 1

[?] a special meeting of the [?]oral and Agricultural Soc[?] held at the Royal Hotel on [?] day afternoon it was…

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1952 Albury Show may be field just before the Melbourne Royal

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 October 1951 · page 8

Albury Show Society may withdraw from the Southern Districts Council of Show Societies. Following a notice of motion by Mr Angus…

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With the “Mail” Cameraman at the Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 October 1951 · page 8

TOP LEFT : BERYL ON THE MERRY-GO-ROUND.—One of the most popular attractions for children at the Holbrook Show on Saturday was the merry-go-round. Little Beryl Cowell is shown riding one of the dapple greys…

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A Record Crowd of 4000 at Final Day of the Holbrook Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 October 1951 · page 9

People Day at HoIbrook’s 1951 Jubilee Show on Saturday attracted a record crowd of over 4000. Gate takings of £200 were also record. Cloudless skies, warm sunshine and a ring in near perfect condition gave Holbrook its best show ever…

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Catholic Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 1

The annual Catholic flower show was held at the Literary institute on Friday last, and proved to be a financial success Entries were well up to average for the various classes, but the display of cut flowers was not as large as…

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St Matthew’s Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 2

St Matthew’s Church of England flower, show and fair will be held at the Plaza Theatre on Thursday. There will be classes…

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Outstanding rider at Benalla show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 6

Miss Marj. Coombs, who was the most successful woman rider at the Benalla Show, winning eight hunting events. . Miss Coombs, who comes from Mansfield, is on Shamrock, winner in the 12 st,…

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To the Editor Show Society's Action Deplored

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 4

Sir,—The almost total disregard for smaller shows revealed in Speeches by members of Albury Show Society, together with a…

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Scotch Fair

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 9

Wodonga Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild is working hard for the success of its Scotch Fair in the RSL Hall on October 30. There…

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St Luke’s Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 9

St Luke’s Church of England flower show and industrial exhibition will be held in the Shire Hall, Wodonga, on Friday. There…

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Tumbarumba sports carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 October 1951 · page 16

At Tumbarumba Catholic Church annual sports carnival a feature of the programme was a race of 100 yards between Mr W. Goldspink, on foot,…

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Yerong Creek Flower Show

The Observer · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 4

The annual flower show of the Yerong Greek Presbyterian Church will take place tomorrow (Saturday), and the…

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Holbrook Has Record Show

The Observer · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 6

Warm, fine weather, a ground in excellent condition, and a record attendance of nearly 4000 gave Holbrook its most…

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Pleasant Hills Flower Show Great Success

The Observer · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 6

The Pleasant Hills annual flower show proved to be a huge success, both financially and socially, the gross takings amounting to £164. Good entries were received in all classes…

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