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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1956

64 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 4

C.W.A. Flower Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1956 · page 7

The local branch of the C.W. A. was unfortunate in choosing a wet day for their Flower Show on Tuesday of last week, but…

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C.B. Bank At Sheep Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 May 1956 · page 1

Mr. Stevenson, local manager of the Commonwealth Trading Bank, said that the Bank will again conduct an agency at the…

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Fine Exhibition At Pine

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 May 1956 · page 7

Spectators were treated to a fine exhibition of sportsmanlike football in the match between Pine and North at Pretty…

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Rural Bank at Sydney Sheep Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 May 1956 · page 3

Mr. George, the manager of the Deniliquin branch of the Rural Bank, advises that the Bank will be represented again…

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Knock-out Carnival For School Boys

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 May 1956 · page 7

A team will be selected for the third XVIII to take part in the Riverina school boys’ knockout carnival at Leeton…

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New Savings Bank At Sheep Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 May 1956 · page 6

Again this year the Bank of New South Wales will conduct a branch at the annual sheep show in Sydney, to be held from…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 May 1956 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Berrigan A. and H. Society was hold on Tuesday inst Mr. O. [?] Roc[?]g presenting over a good…

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Exhibition Day

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 July 1956 · page 5

An exhibition of school activities will be staged at the Deniliquin High School during Education Week,…

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Show Society and Social Expenses

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 July 1956 · page 5

Speaking at a meeting of the Committee of the P. and A. Society of Deniliquin of Monday morning last Mr. J. N. Maw said be had given much consideration to the entertainment side of tie Show Committee during…

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Show Postponed Till November 16-17

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 July 1956 · page 1

At a well-attended meeting held at the Royal Hotel Deniliquin on Monday morning it was decided to postpone the annual show from Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1 to November 16 and 17. The…

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Plastic Car Body at Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 July 1956 · page 1

This streamlined plastic car body was shown at the 1956 British Industries Fair at Olympia, in London, recently. It is made from fibre glass bonded with Bakelite polyester resin, and is designed for mounting on a Ford…

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Hay Show in October

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 July 1956 · page 2

In common with other towns in the district, Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Society has been forced to postpone its…

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To Reduce Floods MVDL Tour Will Show How

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1956 · page 6

At three significant points on the Murray Valley Development League's "Water Harvesting - Keyline" Tour…

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Finley Show Postponed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 July 1956 · page 2

The continued wet weather and flooded conditions in Finley and neighbouring districts has caused the Finley Show to be…

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Poor Exhibition at Barooga

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 July 1956 · page 6

Deniliquin Seconds turned on a disappointing performance to lose their third match for the season when they went to Barooga by 60 points at the Barooga Football Ground on Sunday…

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Variety Show Will Aid Mayor’s Appeal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 July 1956 · page 2

Arrangements are under way to stage a top-line variety show in Deniliquin to raise funds for the Mayor’s Flood…

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Television Star Will Appear In Local Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 August 1956 · page 1

Deniliquin audiences will see a television star for the first time when Johnny O’Connor from Sydney appears in…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1956 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan A. and 11. Society was held on Thursday afternoon, Mr O. F. Rockliff presiding over…

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Mayrung Auxiliary Makes Plans For Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 August 1956 · page 5

New sections will be added to the Mayrung Hospital Auxiliary Flower Show in October, it was decided at last…

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Methodist Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1956 · page 1

The ladies of the local Methodist Church Aid conducted their Annual Fair last Saturday, and were rewarded with a very…

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