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Shows & fairs, 1899

153 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 8

A Beauty Show

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 2

In London lately a beauty show was held at one of the East End music halls, and brought together a crowded attendance of critical spectators. The competitors, 18 in…

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The Greater Britain Exhibition. D[?]ment of New South Wales Committee

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 4

At a meeting In Sydney on Tuesday of the committee appointed by the Government to promote the interests of New South Wales in respect of the…

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Cogill's Combined Show

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 14 January 1899 · page 2

Mr Haray Cogili's combination opened on the vacant land near the Hibernian Hotel on Thursday night in a spacious tent [?]ed with every convenience and…

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A Beauty Show

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 1

In London lately a beauty show was held at one of the East End music halls, and brought together a crowded attendance of oritioal spectators. The competitors, 18 in…

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The Berrigan Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 3

Despite all the prophecies to the co[?]trary., there seem to be excellent reasons for sanguine expectations a[?] to the the fort [?] show of the…

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Albury and Border Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 34

A meeting of committee of this body was held at the Globe Hotel on Friday morning. Dr. Andrews occupied the chair, and there were present Messrs. G. A. Thompson…

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Berrigan Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 3

It will be remembered that at a recent meeting of the local Agricultural Society, it was decided to ask permission for grapes and other fruits to…

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Balranald Police Court. Monday, 30th JANUARY. (Before G. Atkin, Esq., P.m.) to Show Cause

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 3

A. Miller and, T. W. Lewis v. Jas. Heathwood, on summons to show cause. in default levy and distress. Mr. A. J. Robertson appeared for both…

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Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 21

A general meeting of this society was held at Mr. Darby's Globe Hotel yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs. Lankester (in the chair), W. Schilg, Chapman, Morton, Sam…

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The Greater Britain Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 28

Most of the leading industries of Victoria will be attractively represented at the Greater Britain Exhibition. A special feature of the display will be a large wine…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday afternoon. The President (Mr R. W. Franks) occupied the…

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Tallangatta Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 29

A meeting of the Tallangatta Horticultural Society was held under the presidency of Mr. Coverdale. It was decided to hold the fifth annual show in May. The…

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The Late Show. to Tee Editor Berrigan Advocate

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

Sir.—If you will allow me, I would like to make a few remarks about the judging at the late, show. In the fruit class, it surely was not necessary to…

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The Lath Show. to the Editor Berrigan Advocate

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 2

SIR,—While the late show is still fresh in our memory, I would like to make a few remarks re the unsuitability of mid-summer for a show. I want it to be distinctly…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin was held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday afternoon. Mr R. W. Franks, president of the society,…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 35

A meeting of the committee of the Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Friday at the Globe Hotel. Mr. G. A. Thompson occupied the chair, the other members…

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Sydney Easter Show. Great Attendance of Visitors. Animated Scene. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 2

The Easter Show was formally, opened to-day in the presence of a large attendance of visitors. The scene on the ground was very…

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The Show Luncheon. Speech by Lieut. Governor. Reference to the Land Laws. Should Be Freed From Ambiguity. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 2

At luncheon, at the opening of the Easter Show, the Lieut Governor said that the lard laws of the colony should he freed from ambiguity…

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Show Improvements

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 2

TO-MORROW the members of the Riverina Pastoral and Agricultural Society meet for the purpose of electing a managing committee, and to discuss matters…

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Hunters Atthensydney Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 3

At the Sydney Agricultural Society's Show on Friday, Messrs. Glasford and How's grand old hunter, Fairfield, treated the spectators to rare treat by his line…

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