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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

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Fair Flemish Women

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 15

A recent traveller in old Flanders says that the Flemish women are tall, and that they possess great beauty. Their eyes are usually blue, their hair ia like burnished gold…

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The Beechworth Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 2

THE c[?]rities carnival and sports held on Boxing Day were a great success. Over 4,000 people were present, including visitors from all parts of the district, Corowa…

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Honey for Exhibition

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 6 January 1897 · page 1

In view of Dairy Shows and the numerous exhibitions generally held, at which prise are offered for the best specimens of both comb and raw honey a few hints anent…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1897 · page 24

A meeting of the committee of the Albury and Border Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday morning at Carkeek's hotel. Dr. Andrews occupied the chair, and…

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Brussels Exhibition

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 1

Brussels is now very busy over the preparations for the International exhibition opening on April 24 next. The King of Belgium is taking the most active interest;…

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The Late Albury Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 3

"VAGRANT" the writer of Fugitive Notes" in the Albury Daily News, thus " pokes borak" at an unfortunate exhibitor at the recant Albury exhibition: --…

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Brussels Exhibition

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 1

Brussels is now very buy over the preparations for the International exhibition opening on April 24 next. The King of Belgium is taking the most active interest;…

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Albury and Border Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 24

The annual meeting of the above society took place at the George Hotel yesterday. Dr. Andrews occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous annual meeting…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 February 1897 · page 37

A meeting of the committee was held yesterday, Dc. Andrews in the chair. The minuses of the previous meeting were road over…

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The Berrigan Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 5 February 1897 · page 4

The forthcoming Show of the Berrigan A. and H Society, which is to be held at the Green Hills on Wednesday 18th inst., promises to [?]ll…

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The Berrigan Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

The entries for the Berrigan A and H Society’s Annual Autum Show which takes place on Wednesday next, close, with the Secretary, at the ADVOCATE Office on Monday…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday last. The President (Mr W. R. Raleigh) occupied the chair, and the…

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The Berrigan Show. Most Successful Yet Held. a Record Attendance

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 19 February 1897 · page 2

The seventh Autumn Show of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society took place at the “Green Hills” on Wednesday last, and [?] from almost every point…

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The Berrigan Show Machinery and Implements

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 26 February 1897 · page 2

The display-of farm implements and machinery was remarkably good, and far exceeded previous show in this class. Infection 1, Collection of Farm Implements and Machinery…

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The Tumut Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 29

Eleven hundred people attended the 23rd annual show of the Tumut Agricultural and Pastoral Association. The weather was fine, but windy. All…

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The Berrigan Show a Prosperous District. From the S. & S. Journal. I.

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 1

Says the editor to me , “We want an account of the Berrigan Show.” Sez I, “You’d better send a more intelligent member of your large staff. ”…

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The Tumbarumba Show. Tumbarumba

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 21

The Tumbarumba Show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. There was a good attendance. The weather was bitterly cold, but rain held off. The show was not…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

The usual “monthly meeting of the Council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Thursday afternoon. Mr W. E Raleigh occupied the chair, and the following members were also…

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Yackandandah Show. Yackandandah

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 37

The sixth annual show was held to-day, and is considered the most successful held. About 1300 entries were received, besides about 200 members'. Judge Gooch, of Melbourne,…

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Buckjumpers at the Gundagai Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 19

It cannot be said (says the Times), that all the buckjumpera and all the buckjump riders are dead. At the recent show two bays and a black horse wore brought into…

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