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Shows & fairs, 1938

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Interested in the Proceedings at Corryong Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 8

A happy group of patrons of the Corryong Show, which was held on Friday…

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The Hay Show. Interesting Committee Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 3

The committee of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association met on Saturday, there being present. Messrs. R. S. T. Matthews…

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Tommy Pare to Marry Former Show Girl Chicago, March 21

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

Tommy Farr, the British heavyweight champion, has announced that he is marrying Eileen Wenzel, a former show girl, in a few months. The…

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OFFERS £40,000 in Cause of Peace 80-Year-old English Woman and Anti-War Film Wants Churches to Show “The World in Revolt” London, Feb. 19

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 7

An 80-year-old English woman, who does not wish her name to be disclosed, has offered to spend £40,000 on the showing of a peace film…

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CORRYONG Annual Show Ball

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 8

The annual show ball was an outstanding success, £60 being taken at the door. Noticed among the frocks were: Mesdames H. Eltham, midnight…

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Fair Spectators at Holbrook Races

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 1

A group of fair patrons photographed at Holbrook St. Patrick's Race Club's meeting yesterday to right: Misses C. Crouch, Elaine, Kathleyn and…

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Triple Execution Disgraceful Exhibition "Guests" Ban Ordered in Future Moundsville (W. Virginia), March 22

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 1

A disgustingly callous exhibition by a crowd of about 80 "guests" marked the execution to-day by hanging of three men who had…

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P.a. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 42

The annual meeting of the Walbindrie P.A. and H. Society was held on Friday night. The president, Mr. E. Clear, occupied the chair, and there…

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Horticultural Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 36

The annual horticultural show was successful. Some 650 entries were received and included many beautiful dahlia blooms. Fruit exhibits were…

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Royal Easter Show Spectacular Ring Events

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

The following programme has been arranged for the ring events at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show in Sydney at Easter, from the 9th to the…

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Wodonga Flower Show Annual Church Function List of Prize-winners

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

The annual flower show of the Wodonga Methodist Church was opened yesterday in the Shire Hall. Some excellent entries were received and…

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Albury Show Society Wants Mr. Watson as Chief. Mr. Ellis’ Resignation Rejected

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

The committee of Albury Show Society met for the first time yesterday since the annual meeting and elected office-bearers and sectional…

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Autumn Carnival to Begin in Sydney Rosehill to Set Ball Rolling To-day. Genetout Should Win. Stars Will Step Out

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 8

The Sydney Autumn carnival, which will rise to its heights with the £7000 Sydney Cup on Easter Monday, will be ushered in at…

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Legal Action May Follow Proposal. to Remove Tree at Benalla Show Ground

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 2

At a meeting of Benalla Agricultural Society the question of the destruction of a large gum tree on the show ground was discussed. The matter arose out…

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Motion Picture Show in Convent Grounds

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

In the presence of a large gathering of pupils and parents in the grounds of St. Joseph’s Covent School, Deniliquin, last night the Bishop of…

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Albury Horticultural Society Autumn Show Abandoned Dryness of Season

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 8

At the monthly paints night meeting of the Albury Horticultural Society thanks were extended to all who supported the appeal for flowers in…

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Holbrook Show Makes Profit Credit of £132/16/ Report on Year’s Activities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 6

The annual report of the committee of the Holbrook P., A. and [?] Society for 1937 revealed that a profit of £116 17/5 had been…

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P., A. and H. Society Annual Meeting of Members

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

At the annual general meeting of members of the Corowa P. A. & H. Society held on Tuesday afternoon last at the Literary Institute…

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Albury and District Horticultural Show Abandoned

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

At the monthly points night meeting of the Albury Horticultural Society thanks were, extended to all who supported the appeal for flowers in…

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Sydney Show Cattle Entries a Record

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 9

In spite of the restriction of exhibits in the dairy cattle section to three entries in any particular class by one exhibitor, the cattle section for…

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