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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1891

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Hillston Show and Races. Hillston

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 August 1891 · page 2

The show has been postponed until the 27th inst. The races take place the following day. The time for entries has been extended…

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Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society. the Annual Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 August 1891 · page 25

On Wednesday, 5th inst., the Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society opened their fifteenth annual show.to the accompaniment of rain. Of course it is an Acknowledged fact…

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Corowa Agricultural Society Banquet

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 August 1891 · page 3

THE banquet in connection with the Agricultural Society was held on Thursday night, president P. M'Farland in the chair, Messrs. Clifton and Sloane vice-chairman…

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Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 August 1891 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the [?] the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural [?] was held at the Royal Hotel on [?] Mr H. Norton occupied the chair, [?]…

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Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Show

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 August 1891 · page 4

The fifteenth annual show of the Corona Pastoral and Agricultural Society (says the S. M. Herald) opened last week with moist weather. It appears that this society is not fortunate in the…

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Corowa Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 August 1891 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the above society was held at King's Star Hotel yesterday afternoon. There were about 20 gentlemen present, and the Rev. W. C. Hose was…

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The World's Fair at Chicago. London, August 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 August 1891 · page 18

In consequence of a serious blunder on the part of the architect it has been found necessary to rebuild the foundations of the building in which the World's Fair is to be held at…

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Hillston Show and Races. Hillston

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 August 1891 · page 2

It has been definitely decided to hold the show and races next Thursday and Friday. The weather is splendid. There are good entries for the show, and it is expected that it…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show. the Wine Awards

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 3

THE prize list in connection with the wine exhibits for the Royal Agricultural Show was settled last Monday. The number of entries in all classes…

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Burrangong P. and A. Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 25

The Burrangong Pastoral and Agricultural Association’s Show opened under more favorable circumstances on Friday last than the first day. The weather, although cold, was…

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The “Holy Coat” at Treves First Public Exhibition. an Imposing Ceremony. London, August 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 18

For some time past the announcement that the famous relic the “ Holy Coat,” which is in the possession of the cathedral at Treves, was to be shown to the public has been attracting…

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Rutherglen Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 3

A MEETING was held last Tuesday evening in the council chambers. Present-- Vice-president R. J. Burrowes (in the chair), Messrs. J. Fullarton, J. Humphries, Fisher…

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Hillston Carnival Week

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 2

Although a little late with my usual report of one doings I hope a short account of the past week will prove of interest to your many readers, and especially to those who were…

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Show Sales

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 2

Messrs H. B. Broughton and Co., James Browning, and Stewart and Terry held sales of horses, &c., during the week, which realized satisfactory prices. Several of the "noddies"…

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Show Ball

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 2

A ball in aid of the hospital came off on the evening before the Show, Mr F. Gibbins acting as hon. sec. for Mr Umphelby, who was unavoidably absent. A capital supper was…

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The Show Dinner

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 September 1891 · page 2

The usual dinner in connection with the show came off at the Royal Mail Hotel, when Host Finch did his utmost to please, and the result was, as usual, highly satisfactory, the…

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The Murrumbidgee Pastoral Show

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 2

THE twenty-seventh annual show in connection with the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was opened on Wednesday, when the greater part of…

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The Albury Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 2

The first day of the show was highly successful-- fine weather and large attendance. The visit of the vice-regal party may be…

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The Show Ball

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 26

The annual Show Ball is always die event par excellence of the year so far as ball? are concerned, just as the show itself takes precedence of all similar gatherings outside of the…

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Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society. Annual Exhibition, 9th AND 10th SEPTEMBER

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 17

President: Mr, Wm. Kiddle. Vice-presidents: Messrs. G. A. Thompson. [?] Turner, and J. H. Turner. Treasurer : Mr. W. S. Burt. Auditors : Messrs. A. Phillips and J. H. Paine. Committee: Messrs C .H…

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