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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1892

118 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 6

One Fair Damsel’s Woes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 January 1892 · page 12

“ My dear,” said a society girl to her bosom friend, “ I found a gray hair this morning, which I am sure must be the result of an adventure I had the other…

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BUCHANAN’S House of Commons Whisky. Highest award Paris Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1892 · page 37

Lieut. Mansfield ascended in a balloon at Bombay in the presence of Lord Harris, but the balloon burat, and Lieut, Mansfield, tailing 400ft., Was killed…

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Rutherglen Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 3

A SPECIAL general meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Friday, the 29th January. There were present--Vice president…

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Standing up for the Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 1

'Twas glorious to see the way He stood up for the fair; He fought their o[?]use by night and day, Abroad and every where…

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Corowa Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 2

A MEETING of the above Society was held on Monday. There were present, Messrs Hose (chair), F. C. Piggin, J. G. Gray, Theo. Watson, J. Chicken, Geo. Willis, L…

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The Chicago Exhibition. Representation of Victorian Wool

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 16

A meeting of woolgrowers and others interested was held recently at Goldsbrough’s auction-room, Melbourne, “ to consider the advisability of having Victorian wool adequately…

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Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Council of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday last. Mr R. W. Franks occupied the chair, and the following…

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Original Correspondence. The Hillston Municipal Election, or, "The Boss of the Punch and Judy Show."

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 2

Which I mean to observe— And my statement is true— That for ways that unserve, And for doeds that out-do,…

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Village and Fancy Fair

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 2

The collecting committee of the "Village and Fancy Fair" desire to acknowledge with thanks the following donations:—Geo Hartwell, one volume…

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Berrigan-Agricultural Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 2

A meeting to fix the date of the next show, was held at the Federal Hotel and Saturday night Mr J. Jones (vice president)in the chair…

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Original Correspondence. Further Proceedings by the Boss of the Hillston Punch and Judy Show. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 2

Mr "Cute Eye" one day, since he heart people say That his party were going perdition, Was determined to prove by some dexterous…

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Standing up for the Fair

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 1

'Twas glorious to see the way He stood up for the fair; He fought their cause by night and day, Abroad and everywhere…

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Balranald Racing Club. Village and Fancy Fair

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 2

The collecting committee of the "Village and Fancy Fair," which will be held at Easter, in aid of the above. named club, desire to acknowledge with…

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Corowa Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 March 1892 · page 2

THE annual meeting was held last Friday afternoon at the Globe Hotel, when the following gentlemen were present:--Mr. P. M'Farland (chair), and Messrs. [?]…

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The Victorian Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 March 1892 · page 3

AFTER the Tudor, Stuart and Guelph exhibitions has come the Victorian, purporting to be in a degree a history or the Queen's rule of fifty year. At the commencement of the catalogue we are told that…

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The Coming Great Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 March 1892 · page 3

FROM the imposing spectacular entree to the Roman chariot race, very reminiscent of "Ben Hur," there is a completeness and & brilliancy about Sells Brothers' grand…

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Sells' Wonderful American Show

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 9 March 1892 · page 2

WHEN it comes to the even the ordinary, old time, one ring, small "round top" circus " men are but children of a larger growth" Small wonder that the announced visit to…

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Wonderland Under Canvas. Coming of the Greatest Show on Earth

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 3

"In these potential press days good news, as well as [?]ad, travels fast, and the pleasant tidings of the coming to Wahgunyah, on Saturday, March 19, of Sells Brothers…

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Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday last. Mr J. J. Armstrong, the President of the…

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A Complete Triumph. Is what the Great American Show Scored in Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 March 1892 · page 2

Sells Brothers' Enormous United Shows which are to be exhibited with the hippodrome and equestrian features included at Hay on Tuesday, March 22, more than…

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