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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 29

Presbyterian Flower Show

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 2

Due to the date arranged, namely 7th October, clashing with the Clare Sports the Presbyterian Flower Show will now be held on Saturday, October 21st…

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Camera Sidelights on Henty Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 32

Pleasant sunshine favored Henty Show which was held on two days this week. Top Left : Champions—Mr. E. Collins (Henty), who won championship awards with his greyhound dog and bitch…

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Thrill Riders at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 23

One of the leading attractions at the Albury Show will be the international girl motordome, the riders being Miss Moy Wong, of China, and Miss Pat…

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Crack Euckjumpers at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 23

The word '"horsemanship" is closely allied in Australia with the name Skuthorp. Lance and Violet, two of the younger members of this famous…

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Amazing Attraction for Show Miracles of Modern Science

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 30

How often is the expression used, "When 'are we going to see something new ?" Perhaps it is the most common complaint of amusement-seekers…

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The Biggest Married Couple On Earth! They Weigh 81 Stone on View at Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 27

Visitors to Albury Show will be amazed at their mammoth…

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BETTER — BETTER — BRIGHTER This Year's Albury Show Stage Set for Opening Tuesday Wide Range of Excellent Exhibits

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 22

For some days now Albury show ground has been a hive of industry. Workmen have been busy transforming the whole of the enclosure into a magnificent exhibition. Their task of laying the foundation of the great spring Show, which is to open on Tuesday and last for three days, has been…

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Albury Show Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 12, 13, 14 Special Trains Cheap Fares and Additional Trains New South Wales Ticket Arrangements

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 September 1939 · page 27

RETURN TICKETS AT SINGLE FARE AND ONE-THIRD (minimum fares, 3/ first-class and 2/3 second-class) will be issued to ALBURY at…

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Thrill Riders at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 3

One of the leading attractions at the Albury Show will be the international girl motordrome, the riders being Miss Moy Wong, of China and Miss…

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Invisible Indian at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 3

Albury show patrons this week will have a wealth of entertainment novelty to choose from. What should an outstanding act will be the…

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Headless Woman at the Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 3

One of the most amazing attractions at the Albury show this week will be the Headless Woman. And she is a princess, too Born in Southern…

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Increasing Bustle of Activity Marks Approach of Albury Show

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 6

Albury show ground presented an engrossing aspect to the casual stroller at the week-end as showmen prepared their stands for the public's entertainment. Left: “You can lead a horse to water . . . —Dennis' nose…

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Show Sensation Miracles of Science Robot Man—ether Harp—lie Detector

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 September 1939 · page 6

Never in recent years has such a sensation been caused as has been created right throughout the Commonwealth by the miracles of modern…

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Ritz Show Dances

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 2

Boyd’s Band of six musicians will be at the Ritz for the annual show dances. Mr. E. Hillier will be the M.C…

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Show Horse Killed

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 3

Bob. Chittick, the well-known [?]lera owner of show horses, sus[?] a severe loss when his hunter, [?]mothy, was killed while…

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Athletic Carnival at Albury on October 28

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 7

A well-attended meeting of the Albury Sports and Cycle Club, presided over by Mr. C. Abbott, was held when final arrangements were made for the…

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Minister Warns Potential Profiteers Government Determined Fair Rents Court for N.S.W. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 4

Announcing that an order was to be gazetted whereby the range of foods and other essential commodities would be pegged at prices which…

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1939 Albury Show Will Open To-day Weather a Vital Problem High Hopes of Sunshine Scene at the Ground Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 5

Changes in the weather yesterday indicated fruition of the high hopes which officials of the Albury Show Society have for the 83rd annual show, which will unfold its attractions to the people of Albury and district…

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Ritz Show Dances

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 5

Boyd’s Band of six musicians will be at the Ritz for the annual show dances. Mr. E. Hillier will be the M. C…

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Yesterday Was Show Judging Day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 September 1939 · page 4

Judging of exhibits occupied most of the attention of officials at the show yesterday. Above: Owners with their fine types of Corriedale ewes. hold them for die judge's critical inspection Left to right, Mr. A. A. Rogers (steward), G. -Kcndall, W. E Jelbart, J. Kendall, F. Jelbart, E. Anderson. Below: Noted owner of champion ponies, Mrs. C. d e Little, Gerogery, scored in the turn-out championship…

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