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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

582 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 30

Hay Show Annual Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Association was held on Saturday, when there were present Messrs. R.S.T. Matthews, president, G…

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Melbourne Motor Show Opens Today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 13

Nearly 50 years ago Melbourne held its first motor show with a handful of units that were little removed in h.p…

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Colourful Show of Autumn Roses

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 2

DESPITE the adverse weather and the fact that autumn is not the best blossoming time in Hay, the display of blooms at St. Paul's Ladies' Guild flower show in the Memorial Hall yesterday was an attractive…

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Man Gored by Bullock at Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thurs.: A bullock gored an elderly journalist after throwing its rider at Kempsey Show today…

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Local and General Chrysanthemum Show at Henty

The Observer · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 2

The Red Cross Chrysanthemum Show, which is to take place at Henty on Friday next week, promises to provide a…

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Increased Entries Received For Henty C.W.A. Flower Show

The Observer · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 5

The annual autumn flower show was staged in the School of Arts on Friday afternoon last by Henty branch of the C.W.A. and, despite the inclement weather, the exhibition was an excellent one…

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Baby show held at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 5

The baby show held at Corowa on Saturday in aid of the Corowa Ambulance Women’s Auxiliary was an outstanding success and…

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Magpies Show Up Wodonga Weaknesses; Watch North, Rovers

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 7

Saturday’s “settling in” games in the Ovens and Murray Football League brought to light three main points—Wodonga are not yet the Bulldogs of 1951 ; Wangaratta again loom as serious contenders for the flag; and North Albury and Wangaratta Rovers are “watch out” teams…

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Geelong Philatelic Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1952 · page 4

The Postmaster General (Mr. Anthony) announced last week that postal [?]aellities will be provided at the Philatelic…

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Baby Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1952 · page 3

The baby show sponsored by Corowa Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary, and opened by the Mayoress (Mrs M. Carrigg) at…

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Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural & Horticultural Society 1952 Show Dates Fixed

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1952 · page 1

A meeting of the Corowa P. A. and H. Society was held in the Tennis Club rooms on Thursday night, when there…

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Geelong Philatenic Exhibition

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 3

The Postmaster-General (Mr. Anthony) announced this week that postal facilities will be provided at the Philatelic Exhibition…

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Oaklands Baby Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 1

The baby show and Paddy's market held on Saturday afternoon in aid of the Country Queen (Miss. J. Tuddenham)…

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Show Society Membership Dearer

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 May 1952 · page 2

Albury Show Society membership has been increased to £1/11/6 a year following a special meeting of the society yesterday. Mr…

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1952 Rutherglen Show, Oct. 8

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1952 · page 9

The 1952 Rutherglen Show will be held on Wednesday, October 8. Mr Reg Chandler was re-elected president, of the Agricultural…

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Infants’ School Doll and Toy Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1952 · page 10

A successful doll and toy show, organised by Miss D. Mylrea, deputy mistress, was held at the Infants’ School last Wednesday…

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Culcairn Show Society Holds Annual Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 6

The following were present at the annual meeting of Culcairn Show Society: Messrs J. A. Balfour (president). H. Paul…

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Mr. J. J. Brown to Show Cause ; Court Application

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 May 1952 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Mon.: The State secretary of the Australian Railways Union (Mr. J. J. Brown) will show cause in the…

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News From Walbundrie Show Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Walbundrie Show Society was presided over by Mr E. L. Thomas. A profit of £98 was made at the…

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Wodonga may stage 2-day show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1952 · page 10

If entries continue to grow, Wodonga Show Society will have to consider staging a one and a half day or two day show, Mr…

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