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Shows & fairs, 1906

409 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 21

The Paris Carnival. Not a Quiet One

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1906 · page 7

Tuesday's carnival (wrote the Paris correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" on March 2nd) did not pass off quietly. Nearly fifteen hundred bad…

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English Politics. the Education Bill. Chamberlain Sets Down Bannerman. Fights for Fair Treatment. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

During the proceedings in committee I of the House on the Education Bill, the Prime Minister (Sir H. C. Bannerman accused Mr Chamberlain of…

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Hospital Jubilee Carnival

The Independent · Friday 25 May 1906 · page 2

After many weeks of heavy work on the part of those interested in the Hospital Jubilee Carnival, which was to have been celebrated yesterday, it…

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The Passing Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 25 May 1906 · page 3

Applicant for additional at the Land Board last we were subjected to a rather severe handling at the hands of the Board. They had to…

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Henty Show Meeting

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 3

A committee meeting was held on Saturday 19th inst, at the School of Arts Present: Messrs. W. A. Neal,…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 2

A special general meeting of the Council of the above Society was held on Friday afternoon last, when there were present; Messrs Greggery…

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Hospital Jubilee Carnival

The Independent · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 2

The Hospital Jubilee Carnival, which was postponed on Empire Day owing to the heavy rain, will be held on Monday nest, and given fine weather,…

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Sunday's Operations Us Rebels Killed. Show Splendid Bravery

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 6 June 1906 · page 3

Further reports from Natal state that 148 rebels were killed in the operations which took [?]ace on Sunday, and were cabled yesterday…

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Germanton P., A. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 June 1906 · page 19

The committee of the above held their usual monthly meeting at the School of Arts on Thursday last, 31st May. The president (Mr. Joseph Lawson) occupied…

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The Hospital Carnival. the Procession

The Independent · Friday 8 June 1906 · page 2

No sports gathering in complete without its procession, and indeed it was never more exemplified than on Monday last. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the procession…

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The Two Kaisers. a Great Show of "Love."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 8 June 1906 · page 2

The meeting between Kaiser William of Germany and Kaiser Francis Joseph of Austria took place yesterday Vienna…

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Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 2

The prize-list schedule posters of the Corowa show have been issued, and copies may be obtained from the secretary, Mr. Archer. The list is a…

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Rutherglen and Murray Valley A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the above society the following oflice bearers were elected:--President, Mr. R. J. Barrowes (thirteenth year in succession):…

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Albury P., A. and H. Society. an Unfortunate Oversight

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 24

A special general meeting of subscribers to the above society was to have taken place at the Council Chambers on Thursday, to discuss the matter of members'…

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The Passing Show. (By Rambler)

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

The Picnic Race, Club hare at last succeeded in raising the membership fee after three successive attempts. It has now gone up from 5s to 10s 6d…

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Rose Growing. for Decoration or Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 12

The ground should be trenched about 2ft. deep, and if not naturally drained, it should be drained. Roses will grow in almost any soil, but a good heavy loam…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal Hotel. Messrs A. J. McLaurin, (m the chair),. H. C. Parker, R. living,…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 24

At the annual general meeting on Saturday it was decided to hold the carnival on Wednesday, 13th August. Mr. A. W. Stinson resigned the position of honorary…

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Preparing Poultry for Exhibition. Washing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 7

Although it is quite possible that in some cases condition may carry undue weight at a show. It is imperative that the birds should be placed before the…

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Ceylon Rubber Exhibition

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 2

Particulars of a rubber exhibition which is to be held at Paradeniya from September 13 to 27, 1906, under the authority of the Ceylon Government, are to hand, In a…

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