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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

561 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 29

District News CULCAIRN Show Committee

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 6

A meeting of the show committee was attended by Messrs. J. D. Ritchie (president), O. C. Alldis (secretary), J. H. Balfour, W. J. Mooney, G. C…

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Italy Advises Germany to Show Moderation Milan, May 6

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Herr von Ribbentrop the German Foreign Minister, was greeted on his arrival by Count Ciano. They immediately began talks. Commenting on the…

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Younger Set Ball and Tennis Show Profit of £26

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 3

A committee meeting of the C.W.A. Younger Set was held on Monday, 1st inst., in the Best Rooms. The president (Miss R. Keays) was in the chair…

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Chevrolet Trucks and Utilities Special Show Here To-morrow

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

So that commercial vehicle operators may have an opportunity to inspect under the one-roof, a complete range of the new Chevrolet Trucks and Utilities,…

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Chrysanthemum Show Fine Display of Blooms Champion Prize to W. Elliott

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 3

The annual chrysanthemum show of the Albury Horticultural Society took place in the Industrial Hall at the show ground yesterday afternoon. The…

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Champion Bloom at Chrysanthemum Show

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

This fine chrysanthemum was selected by the judge (Mr. H. Morton) as the champion bloom of the annual chrysanthemum show of the Albury Horticultural Society, held at the show ground on Tuesday. The picture shows the successful exhibitor (Mr. W. Elliot) holding the prize bloom…

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Chevrolet Truck Show Arouses Widespread Interest

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

Great interest was created on Saturday last, 6th May, by the arrival of the Special l939 Chevrolet Truck Show from Berrigan…

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The Politician and the Patriot Fair Pay for All

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

Shortly before his sudden death, the late Prime Minister issued a stirring appeal to the nation in which he suggested that the time had come to…

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Chevrolet Truck Show Arouses Widespread Interest

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

Great interest was created on Wednesday by the arrival in Deniliquin of the Special 1939 Chevrolet Truck Show. Consisting of the latest trucks and…

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P. & A. SOCIETY Preparing For 1939 Show

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

The council of Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society met on Tuesday afternoon last week at the Royal Hotel, when there were present Mr…

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A Fine Display Arrival of Chevrolet Truck Show Arouses Widespread Interest

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 10

Great interest was created on Tuesday morning by the arrival of the special 1939 Chevrolet Truck Show! from Albury. Consisting of the latest…

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Brilliant Pageantry Empire's Day at world Fair Cheers for British Envoy New York, May 13

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 1

Parades, band music, waving flags, prancing horses, marching troops in gold-braided uniforms, and visitors wearing top hats and morning clothes…

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C.w.a. Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

The annual group exhibition of the North-Eastern group, of the Country Women's Association was held at Wodonga, on Thursday Wangaratta…

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Transport to New York Fair

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 4

It is estimated that 3,200,000 private motor cars will visit the New Fair from outside the New York metropolis. This transport will…

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Ladies to Assist Show Society

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 1

At a meeting of ladies, convened by the P. and A. Society and the Country Women’s Association’s branch on Saturday afternoon, to consider means of…

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Show Society's Hopes and the New Ground

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 2

Albury Show Society hopes to be in a position to hold its 1940 Show on the new ground. Much work has been done lately to put the ground in order…

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Melbourne Carnival Albury Invited to Participate Float and a Queen

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 2

A letter received by Albury Council last evening asked that Albury enter [?]at and nominate a queen for a carnival sponsored by Melbourne City…

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Irrigation District Exhibit For Deniliquin Show ?

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

The Water Commissioners (Messrs Rawling and Evatt) were approached by Mr R Griffth ( on behalf of the P. and A Society) during their visit to…

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Sheep Show Entries Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 3

The Council of fee N.S.W. Sheep breeders’ Association has decided to extend by one week the closing date on which entries will be received for…

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New Show Ground Planning die Lay-out Committee’s Decisions

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 3

For the purpose of planning a scheme of general layout for its new area, the committee of the Albury Show Society, held a…

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