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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

250 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 13

The Royal Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 2

The Royal Show opens eight days earlier this year, the dates being April 14, so that exhibitors should pay particular attention to the closing of…

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The Royal Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 29

The Royal Show opens eight days earlier this year, the dates being April 6 to April 14, so that exhibitors should pay particular attention to the closing of…

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Swimming. Harris Grand Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 4

At the Albury Baths Monday evening next the Albury public will have the opportunity of witnessing a splendid programme of swimming and diving events…

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Swimming. L. V. Harris Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

On Monday evening next a fine treat will be provided for levers of the natatorial art at the Albury Baths, when an open swimming carnival will be held. he…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the above Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal hotel. Messrs W. R. Clarke (President), A, J. McLaurin, R…

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Albury P. A. and H. Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Albury and Border P. A. and H. Society was held at the society's offices yesterday afternoon. Present MEssrs. G. A…

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A. and B. P. A. and H. Society Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 2

Nomination for the positions of committee men and auditors for that A. and B. P. A. and H. Society, must be in the hands of the…

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Outside the Exhibition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 3

A yokel drew up in a four wheeler opposite the main entrance of the Franco British Exhibition in London, and having alighted, timidly…

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Albury P., A., and H, Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 44

A meeting of the committee of the above society was held, at the Society's room, Dean-street, on Friday last. Present—Messrs. G. A. Thompson…

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Tallangatta Show Thursday, March 11

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 3

The twelfth annual show of the Tallangatta A. and P. Society will aventine on March 11. A now grandstand has been erected on the…

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Interstate Wise Exhibition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

The first inter-State wins exhibition [?]nder the [?] of the Vict[?]ral Society of Victoria was held in the Masonic Hall…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 4

The busy note of preparation is very insistent on the Sydney Showground and the place is rapidly assuming its Easter holiday appearance. A large…

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Wine Exhibition. Interstate Competition. Excellent Results

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 4

An interstate wine exhibition, un[?] the auspices of the Viticultural Society of Victoria, was held in the Masonic-hall, Collins-street…

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Swimming. Public School Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 6

The first carnival promoted by the superior Public School is to be held in the Albury bath [?] afternoon. As the weather prom[?] to be hot the…

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Swimming. Public School Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon the first swimming carnival promoted by the Albury Public School was held, Trophies, donated by the citizuns of Albury, were…

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Grim Carnival. Lisbon Assassination Presented. London, February 28

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 42

A sensational report comes from Lisbon with regard to the termination of the big carnival preceding Lent in the Portuguese capital on Tuesday night…

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Preparing Fowls for Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 17

The important points to be considered in a show specimen are weight (in some classes), shape, color, and condition, and the last point, like charity, can be made…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 2

The Council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society met at the Royal hotel on Thursday afternoon. Messrs W. R. Clarke (President), W. Kilpatrick, R…

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Tumbarumba Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 March 1909 · page 3

The annual show of the Tambaramba and Upper Murray P., A. and H. Society was opened on Wednesday last. The principal awards were:—…

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A Fair Decision

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

It would be difficult to dispute the fairness of the decision, judged by legal canons. The Legislature has decided that it is better that…

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