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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 28 of 29

Royal Show Exhibitions and Fodder Supplies Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 2

Commencing with next year’s Royal Sydney Show, live stock exhibitors will be given the privilege of purchasing fodder requirements on a…

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[?]King Day Carnival [?] Wanganella

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 1

[?] sports carnival will be held at [?]nganella on Boxing Day. The pro[?] will be devoted to patriotic pur[?] A ball will be held at night…

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Country Carnival in Sydney Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 8

Because the Australian championships are to begin in Sydney on January 18, the country tennis carnival will be played from January 1 to 13…

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The Fair Rents Court Comes Into Effect To-day. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 2

The Fair Rents Act came into operation in New South Wales to-day. Every Court of Petty Sessions in the State has become a tribunal for…

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Services Appreciated 23 Years As Show Secretary

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 1

At the Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s meeting last night, Mr. Griffiths said that as the time was approaching when the secretary (Mr. P…

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Wanganella Carnival Postponed to January 1

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 2

The Charity Carnival which was to, have been held at Wanganella on Boxing Day will now be held on New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1). A splendid…

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Items of News Wodonga and Queen for Hospital Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 2

At a public meeting at Wodonga last night to elect a queen for the Albury District Hospital queen competition, it was decided to refer the…

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Catholic Xmas Tree. a Successful Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 1

The annual Christmas tree carnival, which is held in aid of the Catholic Church funds, took place this week, commencing on Tuesday night…

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First Mortgages on Urban Securities Interest Fixed Under Fair Rents Act SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 5

Taking action under the Fair Rents Act, which passed through Parliament during the last session, the Minister for Justice (Mr. Treatt) to-day fixed…

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Beach Carnival. To Be Held on Anniversary Day

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

On Friday evening a meeting was held for the purpose of inaugurating the movement to hold a beach carnival at Butterworth's Beach on…

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Worst Yet Hostile Demonstration Punters Show Their Wrath Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 1

A hostile demonstration, lasting 30 minutes occurred at Men angle Park races to-day. It was one of the worst ever witnessed on either a…

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High School Pupils Show Their Versatility at Acting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

Tuesday was "Play Day" for High School pupils, when they produced 14 plays. Above the performers in three of the play. Left: "The Rest Cure," front row (left to right), Flora Hutchieson (maid), Daisy Bradbury (Mrs. Reid), Les Harrison…

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Swimming Championship Carnival Date Altered

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

Approval has been given by the Riverina Amateur Swimming Association for Deniliquin Club to hold its annual championship carnival on Anniversary…

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Carnival and Fete Crowd at Gulpa Swimming Pool (From our Mathoura Correspondent)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 4

The carnival and fete held on Monday night was a huge success, and the takings, which amounted, to £31/7/ were considered excellent…

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Athletic Carnival at Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 6

Prize money totalling £700 will be distributed at the Wangaratta Athletic Club’s, carnival on Saturday (night), January 27 and Monday, January 29…

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Anniversary Day Beach Carnival. Meeting to Arrange Details

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 2

A meeting was held on Friday evening in connection with the beach carnival to be held on Anniversary Day in aid of the Hay Nursing Home…

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Must Show Improved Form Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 7

After he had broken down in the Woodstock Stake at the National Coursing Association’s meeting at Wentworth Park to-night the Victorian…

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Skating Carnival To-night

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 7

To celebrate the festive season, the management of the Royal skating rink has arranged a carnival to-night. Skating competitions and a wealth of…

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New York World Fair and Canada Ottawa, December 21. !

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 8

Mr. Euler, Minister for Trade and Commerce, states that Canada will continue her participation in the New York World's Fair in 1940. He added…

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Winners and Fair Patrons at Wodonga Boxing Day Races

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 December 1939 · page 5

Top Left: Robelus (M. Gray), No. 9, and Starcourt (R. Curley) returning to scale after a close finish in the Trial Handicap at Wodonga Turf Club’s Boxing Day meeting. Robelus defeated Starcourt by a head…

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