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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1955

74 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 4

Street Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 January 1955 · page 7

A Street Carnival held on Xmas Eve in aid of Church of England building funds realised the sum of £60 approximately…

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Riverina C’Ship Carnival Here In March

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 January 1955 · page 4

Sunday, March 13, has been the date allotted to Deniliquin for the holding of the Riverina Championship carnival here…

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THE 1954 Commercial Motor Show Over 400 Vehicles Exhibited

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 January 1955 · page 1

At the 1954 Commercial Motor Show which is being held at Earls Court, London, over 400 vehicles are on show to the public. Among them are mobile shops, office trailers ambulances, diesel-engined taxis, huge petrol tankers,…

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Good Show Coming

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 February 1955 · page 5

It will be good news for the residents of Deniliquin and district to know that the famous Tivoli Pantomime, “Jack and…

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High School Swim Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 February 1955 · page 1

Pupils of the Deniliquin High School will hold their annual swimming carnival at the Edwardes Street Pool next…

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Rose Show Arranged

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 March 1955 · page 1

The postponed rose and dahlia show was the main topic for discussion at the monthly meeting of the…

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Sandra Mathews Takes 3 C’Ships At Final Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 March 1955 · page 4

Although the river is rising and outside lane swimmers found swimming against the current a disadvantage, the…

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Successful Rose Show Draws Many Entries

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 April 1955 · page 1

The Rose Display conducted in the Presbyterian Hall on Wednesday afternoon attracted a large number of entries…

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Country Bank Managers at Royal Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 April 1955 · page 8

Mr P. Came, manager of the Commonwealth Bank, Deniliquin has announced that the Bank is again attaching two of its…

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Laughter Packed Hypnotic Show at Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1955 · page 4

Merlin, the man who has astonished millions, extends his Australian wide tour to Jerilderie next Tuesday 26th…

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Fine Blooms Shown At Chrysanthemum Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 May 1955 · page 8

Although the attendance at the C.W.A. Chrysanthemum Show was not as good as was expected because of the bad…

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Plans For Doll Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 May 1955 · page 1

Afternoon tea was enjoyed by the teaching staff of the Infant School when invited to the monthly meeting of the Infants…

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Flower Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1955 · page 5

The C.W.A. Autumn Flower Show, held last Friday, proved [?] both [?] and [?] Although the weather…

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Fashion Show Big Success

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 May 1955 · page 1

NOVEL and interesting entertainment was provided yesterday at the Dramatic Club Hall when a most successful Mannequin Parade was held. Organised by Mrs J. P. Daly…

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Scouts, Cubs Provided a Good Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 May 1955 · page 1

Natural performances and unrehearsed scenes by children taking part in the Scout and Cub concert…

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[?]Nnual Show [?] September

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 1

At the annual meeting of [?] P. and A. Society last [?] it was decided to [?] the annual show on…

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£200 From Red Cross Fair Despite Rain

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 1

Deniliquin Red Cross had an unbroken record of service to the sick and needy since it was established here in 1914, the mayor, Ald. J. P. Burchfield, said yesterday when officially opening the Red Cross fair in the…

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Community Picture Show To Start In Month

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 3

Screening by the Mathoura Community Project Film Group will commence in about one month, it was stated…

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Bank Branches at Sydney Sheep Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 May 1955 · page 7

Again this year the Bank of New South Wales will conduct a full time branch at the annual Sheep Show in Sydney. The…

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Fun At Football Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 1

The Football Carnival to be held at Memorial Park on Monday, 13th June, (Queen’s Birthday) promises to be a day…

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