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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

219 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 11

Rutherglen Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 October 1903 · page 2

The above annual show which took place on Wednesday last, was marred by the unpropitious state of the weather, showers falling…

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The Rutherglen Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1903 · page 24

The Rutherglen Show was held on Wednesday, under favourable circumstances during the forenoon, but towards evening a series of small thunderstorms took place, making everything…

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The Flower Show a Successful Exhitition

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 2

OFFICE BEARERS.— Executive Committee—Mesdames Jefferson and de Nully, Rev. E. Ward Thomas and Messrs Henty and Illidge. Judges— Sections A and B section D (classes 7 to 10 inclusive)…

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Rutherglen Show. Weight Guessing Competition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 October 1903 · page 3

There were 102 tickets in the weight-guessing competition. The prize was a handsome Singer newing machine for the person who…

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Presbyterian Flower Show. a Successful Gathering

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 30 October 1903 · page 2

There has been flower shows innumerable in Berrigan, but it has fallen to the lot of the one just held under the auspices of the Presbyterian…

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The Tumut Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 29

Thus the Bulletin in regard to the Governor's visit to Tumut:—"From the neighbouring townships families came in caravans and camped in good style. One of these…

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Fair Play for the Railway Strikers

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 3

On consideration of the Estimates, Mr. Bennet and other members urged fair play towards the Railway strikers, who were denied the…

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Roses for Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 November 1903 · page 13

Amateur exhibitors of cut roses may learn a fow points from an article written by "An Old Stager," which appeared a little while ago in the Garden. It should be remembered…

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THE V. R. C. Racing Carnival. Melbourne, Friday. Final ("Recovery") Day. Tips by "New haven."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 2

To-day is what is known in racing circles as "Recovery Day." Despite the heavy backing of Lord Cardigan in the Melbourne Cup, Backers have…

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Show Holidays

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 November 1903 · page 2

Headmasters of State Schools in Victoria have been advised as follows:-- As some schools have holidays, during a year, several holiday, which have been…

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The Carnival at Carrathool a Successful Function

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 2

JUDGES AND STEWARDS.—Sheep Dog Trials—Judge, Mr. Gerald Clancy; Steward, Mr. John Mather. Running Events—Judges, Messrs. Terry and Witcombe;…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin. Annual Meeting

The Independent · Friday 13 November 1903 · page 2

The Annual Meeting of members of the above Society was held at the Royal Hotel yesterday afternoon, when the President (Mr W. R. Clarke) occupied the…

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The Cake Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 13 November 1903 · page 2

The Carnival went off with a pop last night, but as there had been sundry previous minor explosions in the form of puffy…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Independent · Friday 13 November 1903 · page 2

At a meeting of the Board of Management of the Presbyterian Church, held on Tuesday evening last, it was unanimously decided to hold a…

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Cycling. East Melbourne Meeting. International Cycling Carnival. Victorian Record Put Up for a Mile. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 16 November 1903 · page 2

The above meeting was commenced at the Exhibition Oval last night. There was a fair attendance, and some splendid racing ensued…

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Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 November 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the council of the Corowa P. A. and H. Society will be held on Tuesday next, 24th inst., to consider the advisability of holding a slow of wheat,…

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Show Jumper Killed

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 November 1903 · page 2

Mr. J. B. M'Innes, of Wahgunyah, sustained a severe loss one day last week through the well-known show jumper, Miss Hampden meeting with fatal injury…

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Labor at a Fair Wage

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1903 · page 2

A letter has been received here by a prominent resident from the Chief Labor Commissioner, Sydney, stating that as it is reported that there is a dearth of laborers…

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Congregational Fair

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 2

The Congregational Fair will be opened this evening in the Me[?] Institute, and continued until Friday evening. The committee, chiefly…

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Congregational Church Fair

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 4

The fair in connection with the above church was opened yesterday by Mr. G. A. Thompson, who, in a few words, stated the objects for which the fair…

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