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Shows & fairs, 1938

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Hay Show. Annual Meeting. Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Hay P. and A. Association took place on Saturday at the offices of Messrs. Wilkinson and Lavender Ltd…

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Young Farmers Clubs Formation at Wangaratta Show Society Will Help Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 7

Wangaratta, Agricultural and Pastoral Society, at it a monthly meeting decided to co-operate with Young Farmers Clubs Association is the…

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The Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 3

[?] was a large attendance at [?] on the Berrigan golf [?] Friday evening, held in [?] funds of the proposed…

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Amateur Cycling Interest Growing Rapidly Carnival To-night

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 7

With cycling and athletic activities the general topic among sport lovers in Albury as the day of the big carnival draws closer, greater public…

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Champion Swimmers Invited for Big Carnival From Three States

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 7

Invitations were extended at the week-end to Australia’s best swimmers to compote at the Albury Amateur Swimming Club’s big carnival on…

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Carnival Officials

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 7

Mr. Barry Lambert (president), at top, and Mr. J. C. King (secretary)…

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Albury Club's Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

Invitations were extended at the week-end to Australia's best swimmers to compete at the Albury Amateur Swimming Club's big carnival on…

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Free Picture Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

An interesting and Instructive programme was given in the Band Hall, Corowa, on Tuesday evening by General Motors-Holdens Ltd., in…

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Swimmers for High School Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 6

Albury High School will hold its annual swimming carnival on Wednesday afternoon and at the baths on Wednesday last preliminary heats were run off to save time at that event. The two photos show a group of those who assembled at the rope to keep a tally of the winners, and seme of the many competitors lined up along the board preparatory to taking the plunge…

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Swimming C.b.c Carnival at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

Rain to a certain extent marred the C.B.C. annual swimming carnival at the Albury baths on Tuesday evening. A few events were postponed. There…

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Pig-raising Preparing Pigs for Show Hints for Intending Exhibitors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 25

Pigs for exhibition require to be well fed, but should not be overfat, as this seriously affects them afterwards as satisfactory breeders. They should…

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Pyjama Girl Murder “Best Clue Yet Found” Victim Was in Travelling Show Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

What is regarded by the police as the best clue yet found in the Albury “pyjama girl” murder, is the statement by Mr. G. W. Lynch, of the…

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Scenes at Public School Fair on

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 6

Under the auspices of the Mothers’ Club, a successful fair was held at the Albury Public School on Saturday. Top Left.—The Mayoress (Mrs. A. Waugh) declaring the fair open from steps of the Infants’ School. On the right of the Mayoress is Mrs. C. Davidson, president of the Mothers’ Club. Top Right and Bottom Left.—Old English fold dance by pupils of the Girls’ School in period costumes were a feature. Bottom Right.—The start of the boys’ race under eight years, when a big line-up faced the barrier…

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Swimming Stars For March Carnival Albury Club Active

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 5

The Albury Amateur Swimming Club has been offered a handsome line-up of Sydney stars for its big carnival at the Olympic Pool on the…

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Public School Fair Mothers’ Club Raises £57 Opened by Mayoress

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 6

After a morning of showers a sunny afternoon ensured [?] of the Public School Fair held under to auspices of the [?] Mothers…

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Success of Anniversary Carnival Assured by Big Entries 120 Cyclists; 207 Pedestrians £140 Paid by Competitors

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 3

With more than 200 competitors entered for the various events on the elaborate programme, the 150th Anniversary Carnival, to be held at…

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Swimming Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

Attractions at the swimming carnival to be held at the Edwardes street pool to-morrow (Wednesday) night will include another performance by the…

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Swimming Warning to Amateurs Association With Professionals Albury Club to Enforce Rule Two Sydney Stars invited for Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 6

[?] Amateur swimming [?] will in [?] watch the activities of its [?] who journey away [?] the town to compete at district…

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Slapped Life Saver on the Face Woman in Hectic Moments at Surf Carnival Court Pinks Her £1 SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

When Beatrice Miles, 24, appeared at Manly Police Court to-day on a charge of offensive behavior, it was stated that before 10.000 people at…

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Show Card and Ticket Writing

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

The Department of Education has granted the request for a show card and ticket writing class at Albury Trades School and the class will open…

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