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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

582 stories in Murray's papers · page 19 of 30

Goolgowi Methodist Fair

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon a very successful fair was held at the Goolgowi Hall to raise fluids for the Methodist Circuit. It is…

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Swimming Pool Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 1

The carnival in aid of Swimming Pool funds, which is situated in River Street and is sponsored by the Corowa Apex…

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Show Week

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 2

The "Grazier" will be published on. THURSDAY of this week in lieu of Friday (Show Day) in order to allow staff to participate…

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Wodonga and Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 5

Sir,—As an old and established resident of some 30-odd years it strikes me as rather peculiar that no holiday is being observed in…

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Corowa Show Opens To-day

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 3

The 70th annual Corowa Show will commene today and be continued to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Bright Offering for Show Nights

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 2

In keeping with the spirit of Show Week, the Majestic Theatre is offering a bright programme for Friday and Saturday (Show…

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Football Win Show Patrons Rejoice

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 5

There was great interest at Memorial Park during the currency of the Show when progress scores of the football…

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Little Wagga Girl Wins at Henty Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 8

Eight-year-old Monica Alchin, of Wagga, on W. Milton’s Lady Blue, at Henty Show yesterday. The pair combined to win the section for best equipment under 16 event. Monica also won the awards for best girl rider under 14 and 10…

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Champion Female Non-sporting Dog of Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 8

Dale Brian, Wodonga, with his pug, Lady Candice, champion female non-sporting dog of the Henty Show…

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Three Records Broken at Yesterday’s Henty Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 8

Three records were broken at the Henty Show yesterday. Gate takings were a post-war high, sideshows’ space exceeded previous years, and entries in the light horse classes were…

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Amazing Success of First Memorial Park Show P. & A. Society’s Bold Move Vindicated

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 1

DESPlTE unfounded fears of river flooding unprecedented difficulties associated with change of venue, a clash with the M.F.L. semi-final, which attracted many of the Deniliquin football team’s supporters to Tocumwal,…

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180 Show Fowls

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 6

More than 180 entries had been received for the poultry section of the Albury Show, the secretary (Mr A. G. Young) announced yesterday. He said the figure was an increase on last year and suggested greater competition in some sections…

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150-Dog Kennel Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 9

ALBURY and Border Kennel Club will hold its second annual Championship Show at the Showground on Saturday under the auspices of the Albury Show Society…

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Albury Show Opens Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 1

Showmen and commercial exhibitors yesterday were making last-minute preparations for the opening…

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Show Society May Leave Association

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 7

Wodonga Show Society will withdraw from the Upper Murray Autumn Shows’ Association if a notice of motion is carried…

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Clothes for the Show-ring

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 2

ALBURY Show Society has always prided itself on having the best-dressed horsewomen and horsemen…

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The Men Who Make the Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 3

MR. D. W. HAGUE has been for many years among the Albury Show Society’s keenest supporters. He has been a…

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Record Entries in Show Ring Events

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 15

ENTRIES for ring events at Albury Show this week have set a new record. The total—960—is 50 above last year’s record,…

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Show Has More Colour, Excitement Than Ever

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 3

THIS year the Albury Show has a wider array of attractions than ever before, and an even greater measure of color, interest and excitement…

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At the Motor Show Many Will Just Toot The Horns

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 10

THOUSANDS of people will toot horns, test upholstery and imagine themselves behind the steering wheels of a score of new cars on display at Albury Show this week. The exhibition of cars,…

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