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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

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Finley Ram Show Sale

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 7

John McNamara and Co., Pty. Ltd., report:— The annual Finley ram show and sales was conducted on…

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St. Luke’s Flower Show November 13

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 8

St. Luke’s Church of England flower show will be held in the Shire Hall on Friday, November 13…

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Show, sale of registered sheep at Wodonga on

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 9

Total entry of 697 registered sheep of British breeds and Corriedales for the annual show and sale be held at Wodonga…

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Queen Entered Into Spirit of Sparkling Gaiety of Show Laughed and clapped at “Guys and Dolls”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 3

LONDON, Tues.: A Royal Command variety performance at London’s Coliseum last night went with a zip and pleased the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret so much that they joined with the rest of…

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Methodist Fair at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 2

Wodonga Methodist Church building fund will benefit from a spring fair and concert conducted by the Methodist Ladies’…

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Exhibition of Highland dancing at garden party

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 9

On Saturday afternoon the pupils of Mrs Myrle Dowling will give an exhibition of Highland, Irish and national dancing at the…

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District farm exhibit for next show ?

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 16

Albury Show Society yesterday appointed a sub committee of three to go Into the proposal to stage a district…

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Albury Show Society to “tighten up” on lending of equipment to outsiders

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 2

Organisations which borrowed equipment from Albury Show Society were criticised at yesterday's meeting for the manner in which it had been returned to the showgrounds after use…

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Albury will “go on show” next week : gay times are ahead

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 November 1953 · page 2

Albury will “go on show” next week for its big civic event of the year—the 1953 Floral Festival. Two other major events will be held also—the annual meeting of the Murray Valley Development league and 1953 Albury Art Exhibition…

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A.C T.U. Takes First “Trick” Court is ordered to show cause on wage “freeze”

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 November 1953 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Fri.: The A.C.T.U. succeeded today in its first legal move against the Arbitration Court to retain cost of living adjustments for most workers…

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To the Editor Show Society Under Criticism

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 2

Sir,—Concerning Albury Show Society’s decision to increase the stabling and track fees, it appears as if instead of trying to cultivate…

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Flower show at Bandiana Area Theatre aids Guides and Scouts

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 5

Mr. T. Mitchell, M.L.A., performed the opening ceremony at the third annual spring flower and produce show on- Saturday afternoon at the Area Theatre, Bandiana. Proceeds will aid Guide and Scout funds. The committee…

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Culcairn Show Society Activities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 13

The following were present at a meeting of Culcairn Show Committee: Messrs G. C. Mackie (president), T. F. Doughty, J. D…

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Record Entries for Dog Show

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 8

Record entries have been received for Wodonga Kennel Club’s championship show on Saturday, November 21…

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WODONGA District Section Wood chop may be on 1955 show programme

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 8

Wodonga Show Society may include wood-chopping on its 1955 show programme. Cr. J. S. Hore suggested this at a meeting of the…

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Art Exhibition Best Yet Held Here

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

Entries in the Albury Art Prize this year were a record, members of the committee said last night. Last year only 43 entries were attracted, but this…

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Echuca’s Centenary Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 2

Through the Courtesy of [?] Peter Barliean, of Torrumbarry Estate, Echuca a Santa Ger[?] dis bull will be on exhibitory…

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Flower Show at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 5

St. Luke’s Church of England flower show and industrial exhibition will be held in the shire hall, Wodonga, today. Among the…

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YARRAWONGA Show Society Activities

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 14

At the monthly meeting of the Yarrawonga and Border Agricultural and Pastoral Society 12 members attended. Leave of…

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Local Personalities In Show Film

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 3

Many well-known personalities were seen on film for the first time at a film evening in the Red Cross Centre on…

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