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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1896

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An Interesting Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 March 1896 · page 28

At the All Nations Fair last week one of the most interesting side shows was the scientific laboratory presided over by Gus. Webb, a lad of 15 years of age,…

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Thrift and Show

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 2

NOTHING could convey a stronger idea of prosperity than the West End of London. Yet, from the "great ducal families" to wealthy publicans, the well-to-do are all…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Co[?] of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society of D[?] was held at the Royal Hotel on Wedne[?] last, Mr. W. R. Raleigh, the president, being…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 March 1896 · page 21

A meeting of the committee was held yesterday, Dr. Andrews in the chair. The report of the Improvement committee was read, recommending the painting of the…

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A World’s Exhibition in 1900

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 4

The “New York Ma[?]Land Express” proposes A World’s Exhibition in 1900. Let the entire civilized Globe unite, and success would certainly he assured. Not America’s Exhibition: not…

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Corowa Show Bazaar. Meeting of Ladies

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 March 1896 · page 3

ON Monday afternoon a meeting of ladies, at which about 30 attended, was held in the School of Arts for the purpose of making preliminary arrangements…

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A Fair Inference

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1896 · page 4

It is undeniable that actions often speak louder than words. A usurious money lender, who had for some time collected an extortionate…

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The Racing Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 1 April 1896 · page 2

AT this period of the year Balranald and district is usually in a high state of racing fever, and this year is not exception to the general rule. Kerang,…

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Corryong Annual Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 April 1896 · page 25

The six annual exhibition of the Corryong and Upper Murray Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on Wednesday and Thursday, 1st and 2nd April, the…

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Easter Carnival a Successful Gathering

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 10 April 1896 · page 2

The first Easter Carnival held in Berrigan under the auspices of the Berrigan Brass Band eventuated on Easter Monday, and was, without a…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 2

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

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The Bendigo Easter Fair

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 3

The Bendigo Easter Annual Fair opened on Monday last, and there was an enormous attendance [?]hich was estimated at 30,000 persons. The day was not a favourable one, as it rained at intervals…

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The Hay Horticultural Society. The Coming Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 2

The approaching Show of the Hay Horticultural Society, which is to he held in the Carrington Rink on Wednesday, 29th instant, bids fair to ho u most successful one,…

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Racing Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 15 April 1896 · page 3

For some weeks, indeed months, the one thought of many people has been the Racing Carnival. A ladies' committee was appointed and right well…

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The B.r.c. Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 15 April 1896 · page 2

A FEATURE of the B.R.C. Carnival was a monster candle 6ft. high which was the subject of a guessing competition as to how long it would burn. The…

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Bright Brains and Fair Lady

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 2

MRS. HANSOM: "I understand, sir, that you have secretly been making love to my daughter, and I must forbid an acquaintance begun in that way. You should have seen…

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The Millenium of Hungary. Exhibition at Buda-pesth. London, May 3

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 27

At Buda-Pesth to-day the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria opened the "Millenium" Exhibition held to celebrate the thousandth anniversary of the…

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The Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 2

OFFICE-BEARERS.—President—Mr H. S. Sch[?] Vice-Presidents—Dr. Noyes and Mr P. Sp[?] Treasurer—Mr W. H. Hooper. Committ[?] Messrs Jones, Laman, Mackenzie, Wyse, Chan[?]…

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Deniliquin Flower Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1896 · page 29

The autumn show of the Dehiliquin Horticultural Society waS opened in the Town Hall on tho 7th inst., by tho Mayor of Deniliquin, Mr A. jameson before a…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 May 1896 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday last. Mr J. V. lugram. one of the Vice-Presidents,…

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