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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1954

654 stories in Murray's papers · page 28 of 33

Items of News St. Matthew’s Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 October 1954 · page 2

Entries for St. Mathew’s flower show close today, Entries are coming in freely, and success of the show is assured…

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Items of News Flower Show Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 October 1954 · page 2

The stage is all set for St. Matthew’s flower show and fair tomorrow. It is expected to be a great success…

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Items of news Mayor to Open Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 October 1954 · page 2

St. Matthew’s flower show will be held in the Plaza Theatre today, opening at 2.30 p.m. Despite the rain, entries are good and…

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Wahgunyah Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 October 1954 · page 1

A fine display of cut flowers and other exhibits, and a large attendance both in the afternoon and evening made the Congregational Church Flower Show at Wahgunyah School of Arts on Wednesday last an outstanding success, and once…

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Yorrowongo Show Society seeks more space

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 October 1954 · page 9

At the monthly of the Yarrawonga Show Society on Tuesday it was decided to approach the Shire Council regarding transfer to it of part of the racecourse. Mr. J. E. Thom,…

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Culcairn Presbyterian Flower Show and Fete

The Observer · Friday 29 October 1954 · page 6

The Presbyterian Flower Show and Fete, held in the Memorial Hall, Culcaim, on Saturday, was officially opened by the Shire President (Cr. Alister Ross) who was introduced by the Rev. R. E. Williamson…

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Wangaratta News Wangaratta, Thurs.: Three-day Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 October 1954 · page 11

President (Mr. W. B. Richardson) told members of committee of the Agricultural Society that they should aim at a three-days show,…

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Excellent display at St. Matthew’s flower show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 October 1954 · page 6

St. Matthew’s flower show at the Plaza Theatre was opened by the Mayor (Aid Bun ton) yesterday afternoon. Mr Bunton was accompanied by Mrs…

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Baby show held at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 November 1954 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the baby show conducted by the Corowa Ambulance Ladies’ Auxiliary on Saturday afternoon…

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Corowa Baby Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 November 1954 · page 1

The Baby Show conducted by the Corowa Ambulance Ladies' Auxiliary and held in the Literary Institute on Saturday…

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St. Luke’s, Wodonga Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 November 1954 · page 8

The annual flower show will be held on Friday, November 5, the shire hall. It will be opened at 3 p.m.. by Col. H. G. Guinn…

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Monster Sports Carnival at Lavington

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 November 1954 · page 28

A monster sports meeting will be held at the Sacred Heart School, Wagga road, Lavington, at 1.30 p.m., on Sunday, November…

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Birdwood, Sunny Hour show dash

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 November 1954 · page 27

SYDNEY, Tues.: Smart sprinters Birdwood and Sunny Hour galloped attractively today. They are likely to meet in the…

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Finley Ram Show and Sales

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1954 · page 5

The annual Ram Show and Sales conducted last Friday week at Finley by the Australian Society of Breeders of…

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Correspondence. To the Editor. Around “Show” Time

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1954 · page 3

Sir— So the “Show” is over till next year! You exhibited some very fine stock at the snow— stock that were the culmination…

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C. of E. Flower Show on

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 November 1954 · page 10

St. Luke’s Church of England flower show will be held in the Wodonga Shire Hall on Friday. The show will be open from 3…

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Red Cross Fair Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 2

Albury Red Cross branch’s annual fair will be held at the centre tomorrow. Stalls, competitions, light luncheon and afternoon…

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Some winners at Corowa Baby Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 8

Toy left: Kim Hummerick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hummerick, Corowa, winner in the 12 to 18 months’ section and champion baby girl of Corowa Ambulance Baby Show on Saturday. Right Peter McGregor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brue McGregor Corowa, 12 to 18 months winner and champion boy…

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Swedish tennis players show top form

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 18

BRISBANE, Wed.: Swedes Sven Davisson and Lennart Bergelin revealed world class form in today’s Queensland tennis at…

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Exhibition at Chiltern

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 November 1954 · page 17

Chiltern and District Tennis Association held a tennis exhibition. Players were : Colin Pymn (Royal South Yarra A grade),…

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