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Shows & fairs, 1938

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Big Polo Carnival Begins Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 5

The Australasian polo carnival opened at Kyeemagh ground, Brighton, in perfect weather. Results:—New Zealand beat Victoria, 9-3; Hunter River…

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Sydney Royal Show District Studs Successful in Cattle Classed

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 3

Bundure and Coonong studs were successful exhibitors in the Red Poll and Shorthorn cattle classes resectively at last week's Sydney…

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Carnival at Berrigan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 4

Berrigan Athletic Club Easter Saturday sports were marred by a duststorm which continued all day and became very severe towards the…

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Polo Carnival Results Sydney, Thursday

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

The semi-finals of the Australasian Gold Cup polo content were conducted at Kyeemagh ground to-day. New Zealand defeated Hunter River by 7…

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Easter Carnival at Albury. Henty Rink Wins Teams Match

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 3

Four rinks from Henty visited Albury on Easter Monday. Two rinks competed on the Albury greens and two on the Commercial Club greens,…

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Woman Rider Thrown at Show Second Mishap

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 3

Miss Vera M'Millan was thrown heavily while competing in the Sydney Snow ladies' hunting contest in .pairs at the Royal Show on Tuesday. She…

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Premier's Optimism Show Luncheon Speech Conditions Never Healthier

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 10

An optimistic note was sounded by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) speaking at the Royal show luncheon. He declared that the dry weather in parts…

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The Round Table All Down for the Show Mosman

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 23

DEAR POPPY,—You should have been down for the Sydney Show. It was a great time. I concluded you were not down because, on past…

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New Show Ground Sub-Committee’s Report 12 Acres for an Arena

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Albury and Border P., A., and B. Society yesterday afternoon a report was submitted by the sub-committee…

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Show Society President Mr. K. D. Watson to Continue Interesting Discussion on Motion to Alter Rule 6

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 10

At a special general meeting of members of the Albury and [?] P.A and H Society yesterday afternoon, if was decided to…

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100 Deaths in Day Indian Cholera Outbreak Follows Religious Fair Delhi, April 23

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

As many [?] 100 deaths a day from cholera are reported from Hardwar (United Provinces). where fires are burning all day…

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Over a Million People See the Royal Show Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 4

The attendance of 53,759 at the Royal Show yesterday brought the aggregate to the record figure of 1,011,241. Receipts for the 14 days…

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Royal Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

At the Sydney Show on Friday the Open high Jump far horses was decided with the turf in a sodden condition, but Silverwood, Joker, and…

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A Fair Field for the Wheat Silos

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Al last meeting of the Culcairn District Council of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association, a motion was adopted that the grain sheds at…

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WANGARATTA Autumn Flower Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

At the annual Autumn flower show, main awards were as follows: Collection and champion chrysanthemum, F. J. Ritchens: six three and champion…

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Rains in N.S.W. Some Fair Falls. Sydney, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 3

Heavy rain began to fall over an extensive area in inland N.S.W. yesterday afternoon. Reports from numerous wheat growing districts…

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Victorian Hopes Were Not Realised Randwick Carnival Reviewed Some Visitors Heavy Losers Frank Musgrave Most Successful Trainer SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 5

Victorian expectations that they would take away everything but the grandstands at Randwick during the A.J.C. Autumn meeting were hardly realised. Sydney performers were able to win the two most important handicaps and one of the rich juvenile prizes, while in the distance…

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Championship Dog Show

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 1

Albury and Border Kennel Club is holding its first championship show at the Albury show ground on Saturday. May 14. Trophies will be presented…

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Sydney Show Records

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 11

All previous records were shattered with the concluding day's figures at the Royal Agricultural Show, which terminated on Saturday night. The…

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Wednesday, May 4. "The Show[?]goes On."

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

Some of the most entertaining action Gracie Fields' latest production, "The Show Goes On," takes place on board the "Queen Mary." Reproductions of…

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