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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1904

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Sydney Sheep Show. the Merino Championship

The Independent · Friday 8 July 1904 · page 4

The keen competition in all merino classes at the above Show last week induced the belief that exciting cunt-sts would take place for grand…

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Carnival Week

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 July 1904 · page 2

The third week in July has been looked upon as Deniliquin’s “carnival week” for many years, and the 1004 festivities promise to be well in keeping with those of previous years, though of necessity,…

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Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 2

At a meeting of the Rutherglen Borough Council on Monday evening it was decided that a public holiday be proclaimed for the Corowa show on August 17…

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The Sheep Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 1

Many country visitors are in town for the Sheep Show, which is declared, by those who ought to know to be the best that has yet been hold. Pastoral…

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Fair Play

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 9

During the reform riots in Hyde-park, London, in 1866, the mob, on a well-remembered night, began tearing down the fences of Hyde-park for fires and barricades…

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The Village Fair

The Independent · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 3

Amongst the chief attractions this week is the Village Fair, which is being held in aid of the Methodist Church at Mackenzie Bros', rooms. The visitors to the…

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Show Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 2

The above annual function will take place as usual, Mr. Walter L. Taylor, the secretary, is making most complete arrangements in connection…

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Next Week's Hay Show. The Entries

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 3

The entries for the approaching Show of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Society closed on Wednesday, but late entries are still coming in…

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Narandera. Tuesday, July 12. Show Privileges

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 16

The privileges in connection with the show to be held on August 3 and 4 were sold by auction on Saturday last, and realised satisfactory prices. An offer of £75 was…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

The next committee meeting of the Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society will be held at the Council Chambers on…

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Village Fair

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

The village fair in aid of the [?] held in M‘Kenzie Bros.’ rooms, [?] chief affairs of the week, and was [?] The Mayor (Ald. H. L. [?]…

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Carnival We[?] Holiday Attraction

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

As usual in carnival week, the [?] its wants catered for in the [?] fact, we might say considerably [?] A few years ago, however. [?]…

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[?]LIQUIN P. & A. Society’s Show. a Successful Function. STEWARDS

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 3

[?] J. B. Hamilton. Cattle—Mr. R. Horses—Messrs H. C Parker and [?] Farm and Dairy—Mr J. V. [?]—Mr W. R. Clarke. Food and…

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The Niji-Novogorod Fair May Be Abandoned. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 2

The war is having such a depressing effect upon the trade and commerce that the Russian Government is considering whether it would be advisable…

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Brewarrina Carnival

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

The Brewarrina "Times" in publishing the report and list of prize winners of the Midwinter Carnival held at Brewarrina early last week, says:…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 24

A meeting of committee was held yesterday. Mr C. L. Griffith occupied the chair, the other members present being—Messrs J. Chenery, J. W. Roxburgh, R. H. Smyth, J…

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The Exhibition Building

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 3

A use has again been found for that costly white elephant, the Exhibition building it is being turned into a stating rink, and a strong effort is to the…

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Deniliquin Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 29

The Deniliquin show was held last week. Entries were largely in advance of previous years. Mr. W. Officer, of Zara Station, secured the principal honors in station…

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Urana Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 24

The show held on Tuesday and Wednesday attracted a record attendance. There were good entries, and, all round, it is considered as the best show for years. The champion…

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The Show Banquet

The Independent · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 2

Although the attendance at the Show Banquet on Friday evening was not be large as anticipated, there wsw a sufficient number present to make the gathering…

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