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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

153 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 8

Hunters at the Sydney Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 18

At the Sydney Agricultural Society's Show on Friday, Messrs. Glassford and Row's grand old hunter, Fairfield, treated the spectators to a rare treat by his fine fencing…

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The Pastoral and Agricultural Society. the Improvements at the Show Ground

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1899 · page 25

The formation of the north-east corner of the show ground is being steadily proceeded with, and in another six weeks will be found to be completed and worthy of inspection…

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A New York Wedding. Vanderbilt and Fair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1899 · page 39

The wedding of Mr. William K. Vanderbilt, son of Mr. W. Kissam Vanderbilt, the New York Millionarie, and brother of the Duchess of Marlborough, and Miss. virginia…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Council of this Society was held at the Royal Hotel on Thursday last when there were present—Mr A. S. Austin (in the chair), and Messrs. Sparrow, Clarke, Smith,…

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Meeting at the Melbourne Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 19

Bicycle races were held on Saturday afternoon and evening on the Exhibition track, in connection with the St. Vincent's Easter Fair. The attendance totalled about 5000…

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Poetry. Fair, But Unfair

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 2

She is so fair! All men admire Her beauty and her girlish grace. How many rivals would aspire, Were I not hero to take my place !…

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Fire at Hillston Show Ground. The Shed and Pons Destroyed. HILLSTON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 May 1899 · page 4

The exhibit shed and peas at the Lachlan Pastoral and Agricultural Societies Ground were totally destroyed by fire this morning. The cause is supposed to be the carelessness…

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Poetry. Fair, But Unfair

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 3 May 1899 · page 2

She is so fair! All men and admire Her beauty and her girl [?] grace. How many rivals would aspire, Were I not here to take my place!…

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Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 24

The general committee meeting of above society was held at Mrs. Darby's Globe Hotel on "Wednesday night. Present—Messrs. G. A. Thompson (president), Bowen, Balmo…

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Third Annual Flower Show in Jerilderie. in Aid of the Anglican Church Fund

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 2

On Wednesday last the third' annual horticultural show and fancy fair, held under the auspices of the Church of England Committee, was opened in…

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Deniliquin Horticultural Society. Annual Show

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 2

OFFICE-BEARERS.— President—Mr E. J. T. Vice-Presidents—Messrs J. C. Gill[?] Wilshire. Treasurer— Mr W. H. Ho[?]— Mr A. Re[?]oul…

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The Agricultural Society's Balance Sheet. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 3

SIR,--Can you inform, me whether the Corowa Agricultural Society has issued the printed report and balance sheet of last year's transactions? I noticed by…

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Original Correspondence. the Agricultural Society's Balance Sheet. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 3

SIR,--For "Intersted's" benefit, I have to state the rule re sending out the society's balance-sheet before the annual meeting "has been slightly altered," as there is…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 3

In a climate like ours where water is a valuable commodity, it is not to be peeled that people will devote themselves to intense culture, such as the…

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"Our Boy's" Conclusion of the Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

On Friday evening last, as a conclusion to the Jerilderie Church of England Flower Show, the performance of the three-act original modern comedy "Our Boys" by…

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Cable News. the Greater Britain Exhibition. Opening Ceremony. an Excellent Display. London, May 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 27

The Greater Britain Exhibition at Earlscourt was opened to-day by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge. The building was crowded with…

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Pastoral and Agricultural. Society of Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at Royal Hotel oh Thursday last for the purpose considering certain amendments of the rules…

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The Hay Hospital Fete. The Annual Carnival. A Great Success

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 2

COMMITTEE : Messrs G. A. Miller, A. G. Reid, Geo. Horton (Hospital Committee): J. Rawnsley, W. Johnstone. N. J. Trevena (I.O.O.F.):J.W. Boardman, R. Massie, Jas. Donohoe (A.O.F.): W. G…

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A Railway Smash. Made to Order. the "Show" Collision

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 35

A railway collision as a public spectacle. The idea could have occurred to no human being but to an enterprising Yankee showman, with an eye to business of the most…

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Miss Amy Castles. Concert at the Melbourne Exhibition. Nearly 14,000 People Present

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 21

Melbourne has never witnessed such a demonstration as that seen at the Exhibition building on Wednesday evening. It is no exaggeration to say that few singers, past or…

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