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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Corowa Flower Show on

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

With one of the best growing seasons experienced for some years, prospects are very bright for the 8th annual flower show and sale of gifts of the…

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Ford No. 27,000,000 Rousing Reception at World Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

The Now York World Fair is described as a magical city that has emerged from a dump heap on Long Island,New York. Three and a half…

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“Plenty of Men When Wages Are Fair” Labor on Farms Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 8

Replying to an assertion by Mr. Kent Hughes (deputy-leader of the Opposiion) that there was a shortage of farm labor in Victoria, Mr. W. Harris,…

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Council’s Electricity Undertaking Will Show Small Profit

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

There will be a small profit on the operations of the Deniliquin Council’s electricity works trading fund for the quarter ended September 30, the…

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Pleasant Hills C.W.A. Annual Flower Show

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 3

The fourth annual C.W.A. Flower Show was held in the Literary Institute on Wednesday, 18th October. The effort was financially a great success,…

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District Schools’ Effort Monster Carnival For War Fund At Albury on May 29; Hopes of £200-£300 Profit

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 7

The Albury branch of the Teachers Federation is planning a monster carnival to take place either on the sports or show ground on May 29,…

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Flower Show at Rand

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 3

The seventh annual spring flower show was opened by Mrs. C. R. Lethbridge, who at the conclusion of her was presented with a posy by…

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Balranald Show. All Set for Big Day

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 3

Arrangements for the Balranald Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show to be held on Wednesday next, November 1st are well in hand and…

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Presbyterian Flower Show. Wonderful Display of Blooms

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 3

The annual Presbyterian Spring Fair and Flower Show was held on Saturday last and despite inclement weather proved most successful…

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Judges Face 117 Babies At Church Show at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 7

From among 117 children, Leslie Goodfellow who lives with his parents at Newmarket Albury, was chosen as the cga[?]pion baby at St. Luke's Church…

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Sports and Cycle Club Carnival To-day in Aid of Patriotic Fund on Sports Ground Track

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 8

To aid the Patriotic and War Fund established recently, the Albury Sports and Cycle Club will hold a carnival on the sports ground this…

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Women Runners Show Their Speed

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 4

Miss J. Brain, right, winning the women s championship foot race at the sports ground on Saturday afternoon…

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Railways Must Show Surplus Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 6

N.S.W. railways may show a surplus instead of an anticipated deficit this financial year. At the result of an unexpected boom for the first quarter…

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Excellent Sports Carnival Programme Run Without Hitch Lack of Public Support Mayor Expresses His Disappointment

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 6

The first meeting of the Albury Sports and Cycle Club, held on the sports ground, provided excellent entertainment, but the public support was very disappointing. The arrangements were well handled and the attractive programme of running and cycling events went through without a…

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Tennis Exhibition Next Sunday by Interstate Players

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

The Corowa Tennis Club has arranged an interesting exhibition match for next Sunday, November 5, 1930, when six interstate players will…

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Successful Competitors At Kyabram Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

With a view to creating a co-operative spirit among agricultural societies, four members of the horticultural committee of the Deniliquin P. and A…

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FORD No. 27,000,000. Rousing Reception at World Fair

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 4

The New York World Fair is described as a magical city that has emerged from a dump head on Long Island, New York. Three and a half…

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Life of a Car Interesting Speculations Eight Years a Fair Period

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 6

“How long should a car last?” is a complicated question that has intrigued many motorists. The longevity of a car is dependent on so many factors…

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Hospital Sunday Appeal Next Sunday at Corowa Show Grounds

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

Arrangements have been made to hold the annual Hospital Sunday appeal at the Corowa Show Grounds on Sunday next,…

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Sailors Show Ministers What They Would Do If Ship Struck by a Shell Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 2

A realistic demonstration of what would happen aboard if a vessel was hit by a shell was given aboard an Australian cruiser to-day in the presence…

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