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Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 29

Rail Stock Truckings Figures Show Effects of Drought

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

During the twelve months ended June 30, 1,125 trucks of live stock were despatched from Deniliquin railway station, and 1,392 trucks were brought…

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Hitler Sees Art Show Munich, July 6

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 1

He[?] Hitler flew from Berlin to-day to visit the art exhibition at Munich. It is expected that he will spend the week-end at Berchtesgaden…

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Babe Didrikson Annoyed Pretty Good Thing to Show People But Only Few Spectators Splendid Round of Exhibition Golf

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 8

The world’s leading woman golfer, Mrs. George Zaharias, but known in the sporting world fey her single name. Miss Babe Didrikson, visited Albury…

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P. & A. Society. Preparing for Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

A meeting of the council of Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday evening. Mr. W. F. Walters…

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King Leopold Opens Art Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 3

King Leopold of Belgium arriving at the Bruges Museum with the Mayor of Bruges (right) to open an exhibition of 15th century masterpieces by Hans Memling, the Flemish master…

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Profit from Athletic Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 2

A profit of £il3/19//5 was made from the carnival held by Albury Athletic Association earlier in the year. This was revealed by a balance sheet…

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Volunteer Airmen Show Bombing Ability

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

Volunteer Air Force bombs buildings at Slerran Farm, Wembley, scheduled for demolition by the Wembley Council. They tested the efficiency of the local A.R.P. Buildings are seen ablaze after being bombed…

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Exhibition of Dolls

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

Dolls of all nationalities, types and descriptions will be on exhibition next Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons, in Mr. F. Bishop’s shop, Cressy…

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Albury Athletic Carnival Receipts and Expenditure

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

Although the profit from the carnival conducted by the Albury Athletic Club only amounted to £13 19/5, the fixture from every other point of view…

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Children Left to Shiver Government’s Remarkable Attitude Mothers Show Disgust by Marching to School Carrying Firewood SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 8

Alarmed at the number of children who had contracted chills while attending Glebe Public School and disgusted with the Education…

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District Conditions Lambing Results Fair

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 3

A review of pastoral conditions for the State contains, the following reference to Deniliquin district, contributed by the stock inspector (Mr. C. M. E…

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The Hay Show. Meeting of Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

The committee of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association met on Saturday, at the offices of Messrs. Wilkinson and Lavender Ltd…

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Prices Only Fair at Sale of Racing Stock SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 2

Bidding generally was only fair at the sale of blood stock, conducted by William Inglis[?] and Sons at their Newmarket staples, Randwiek, to-day…

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King and Queen at Centenary Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 1

The King and Queen visited the Royal Agricultural Society's centenary show at Windsor Great Park, and spent three tours- among the various exhibits. The picture shows the King and Queen chatting with a pit boy and his pony during Their Majesties’ tour of the Pit Ponies at the…

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Can Mr. Stevens Survive ? Facing Crisis of Career Big Show-down Pending Spooner’s Resignation Precipitates Storm SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 1

Mr. Bertram Sydney Bairnsdale Stevens, Premier of N.S.W. for the past seven years, is facing the most severe crisis of his political career, following the dramatic resignation of Mr. Spooner, as Minister for Works and Local Government…

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The World’s Worst Show !

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 1

Described by the organisers as the “world’s worst show,” a mug’s concert will be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, August 1. Proceeds (admission is…

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English Show Winner Sold to Australia for 100 Gns

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 3

This excellent Southdown Shearling ram, a winner at the Royal Agricultural Centenary show at Windsor (England) has been despatched to Australia. The purchase price was 100 gns…

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Future Brighter Albury Town Band Uniforms for Show Week

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 6

Indications for a. bright future were given at the annual meeting of the Albury Town Band last evening, when there was an…

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Carlton and Hawthorn In Bright Exhibition Game at Canberra CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 4

National rules football received a spIendid advertisement at Canberra today when Carlton beat Hawthorn by 11 points, after a thrilling encounter…

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Baseball Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 6

For the first time in baseball history five of the six Australian States will compete for the Claxton Shield and Australian Championship of the…

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