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Shows & fairs, 1908

343 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 18

Batlow Flower and Industrial Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 47

Though the recent downfall of rain did much to militate against the success of the annual Flower Show, yet Batlow might well, be proud of the result of the exhibition held…

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Hawkesbury Agricultural Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 3

The twenty-ninth annual how of the Hawkesbury Agricultural Society was opened to-day. The attendance was good, but there was a shortage in…

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New Caricaturist. Exhibition of Character Drawings

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 6
Also in The Riverine Grazier

Mr Max Beerbohm (writes the "Daily Mail" of 18th February), who for some years has occupied a unique position among living British caricaturists will…

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About a Fair—and Insects. Bombala-street, Cooma, May 3, '08

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 12

[?] going to give you a description of the "All Nations Fair," as I promised. The Fair was opened last Wednesday afternoon, 29th April, by the…

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Cablegrams. Franco-british Exhibition. Opened by the Prince of Wales. in the Pouring Rain. Exhibition Generally Incomplete. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 2

The France-British Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush was opened with great pomp by T.R.D. the prince and Princes of wales yesterday…

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A. and B.p. A. and H. Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Albury and Border Pastoral. Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held yesterday afternoon at…

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A Japanese Exhibition. America to Be Represented. at a Cost of £300,000. LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

The United States Congress has appropriated the sum of 1,500,00 dollars (£300,000) for the purpose of enabling America to participate in an…

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Cablegrams. the Franco-british Exhibition. the Australian Commissioners Quarelling Over Invitations and Positions His Apple Is Bigger Than Mine! That Bold Boy Has Jumped My Seat! London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

The manner is which the Commissioners of the Australian STates were treated in correction with the opening ceremonial of the Franco-British Exhibition has…

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Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 2

The committee of the above association met yesterday. There were present:—Messrs. C. Hidgcock (presiding), Rev. Canon Richards, and Messrs. Richmond…

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Albury P., A, and H. Soolety

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 31

A meeting of the committee of the above society was held at the Society's office, Deanstreet, on Monday. Present-Messrs. G. A. Thompson (Chairman), J. R. Chapman, C…

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Correspondence. Show Exhibits. (To The Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 3

Sir.—As the letter-singed "Sweet Sixteen" can only refer to the Melrose Laundry. The proprietress of which has for years taken first prize for shirt ironing at…

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Cable News. The Great Exhibition. Opened in Pouring Rain. London, May 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 42

The formal opening of the great Franco-British Exhibition , at Shepherd's Bush , for which vast preparations have been in progress for many months , took place…

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Up in a Balloon. Exhibition of Aeronautics the Second Ascent. Triple Parachute Act. a Glorious Spectacle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 3

The second balloon ascent and parachute des[?]nt by the Balloons Co. took place on the Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon. There was a…

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Franco-british Exhibition. Australian Commissioners and the "Daily Mail." the Quarrel Settled. Right to Injunction Waived. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 2

The commissioners representing the Australian States at the Franco-British Exhibition, who applied for an injunction to restrain the proprietors…

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The Union Jack Celebrating Empire Day World Wide Rejoicing. Australian Flags in England Several Exchanges Made a Three Days' Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 2

intense interest is being manifested in England in the proceedings to fifty celebrate Empire Day. In Great Britain the celebrations are…

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A Defunct Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 3

The last has been heard of the old Chiltern, Barnawartha and Indigo. Agricultural Society, and on Saturday the credit balance (which…

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Cablegrams. the Franco-british Exhibition. the Australian Courts. Inspected by King Edward and the French President. M. Fallieres Says "Tres Magnifique." the King "We Will Come Again" London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 2

King Edward accompanted by Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales, who had [?] for an in pection with the French President of the Colonial Courts…

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Corowa P. A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 6

A meeting of the Council of the above society was held at the School of Arts yesterday afternoon. A full report will appear in next…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Annual House Parade and Sales 1908

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 18

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural, Society reports that the dates have been, fixed for the third Annual Horse Parade Show and Sales. This show was inaugurated by the…

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