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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, Joseph Ward, Australian-New Zealand businessman and politician, 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand (born 1856) passed away. In 1935, John David Crow, American football player and coach (died 2015) was born. In 1948, Ruby Sales, American civil-rights activist was born. In 1951, Alan Ashby, American baseball player, manager, and sportscaster was born. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1970, Todd Martin, American tennis player and coach was born. In 1980, The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20-10 at Lang Park. In 1986, Skeeter Webb, American baseball player and manager (born 1909) passed away. In 2011, Roberts Blossom, American actor and poet (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Ken Stabler, American football player and sportscaster (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

WA youth represent local ag industry at National Young Judges and Paraders Championships next month

The West Australian

July 8, 2026

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WA youth represent local ag industry at National Young Judges and Paraders Championships next month

WA’s agriculture industry will be represented by eight talented young individuals at this year’s National Young Judges and Paraders Championships next month.

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