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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

250 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 13

Sydney Sheep Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 July 1909 · page 2

At the opening of the above on Friday last, His Excellency the Governor said a point that struck him very forcibly was the problem of how far one could go on…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Horse and Cattle Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 20

The schedule for the Sydney Horse Parade and Dairy Cattle Show is available, and contains several additions to that of last year. The new section for dairy cattle…

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Sydney Sheep Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 20

The Sydney sheep show was formally opened on Friday by the State Governor. Sir Francis Suttor, president of the New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association…

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The Sheep Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 3

The show of stuid sheep is remarkable by reason of the absence from the exhibitors of Mr. Horsfall. of widgiewa and Sir Samud M'caughey who are apparently retiring on…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Horse and Cattle Snow

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 July 1909 · page 3

The Schedule for the Sydney Horse Parade and Dairy Cattle Show is available and contains several additions to that of last year. The new…

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A City Actually Attacked by Airship. Confetti Bombs Show How Easily Real Explosives Could Destroy

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 14 July 1909 · page 3

To demonstrate how easily a fortilled city could be destroyed by bombs dropped from airships at night , Mr. Rey Knabenshue called…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan A. and H. Society was held on Friday afternoon last, there being present, Messrs W. Pyle (chair), S…

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The Show. Splendid Sheep Exhibits. Championships Won by Steam Plains. Office-bearers. Judges

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 2

Sheep (Merino).—Messrs Thos. Philip Sheep (English Breeds).—Mr W. A. S. Hewlett. Cattle.—Mr H. Gibson…

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The Deniliquin Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 July 1909 · page 4

The annual show of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened on Thursday in cold unfavorable I weather, when there was a small…

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Philip Lytton's Moving Theatre. a Show Week Attraction

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 July 1909 · page 2

Last night an immense audience greeted the opening production of Philip Lytton's Show Week Season, which must have been very gratifying to the management…

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Deniliquin Show

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

The annual show of the Deniliquin Agricultural Society was opened Thursday, the weather being cold and unfavorable. Merino sheep form a…

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Albury Racing Club Show Programme Adopted

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the A.R.C. was held last evening at Tattersall's (Squircs' George Hotel), Mr.J. Campbell (President) Presided; also…

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They Could Show It to This Bull

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 4

Not long ago Home members of the Ordnance. Survey in Scotland entered a field. "What are ye wanting In my field?"…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 3

A meeting of the council of the above society was held at the School of Arts yesterday morning. There were present -- Mr. Hay (chair), and Messrs, S. W…

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Deniliquin Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 4

The annual Show of the Deniliquin Agricultural Society was opened on Thursday, the weather being cold and unfavorable. Merino sheen formed a…

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Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 2

All arrangements, in connection with the above annual fixture, which takes place on 17th and 18th August, are progressing satisfactorily, despite the fact…

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Show Week Issue

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 4

Owing to next week being Show and Race Week the "Herald " will not be published until Saturday…

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Don't Show Favoritism

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 15

There are occasions when even the wisest mother does this without in the least intending it. Perhaps one of the little ones shows a…

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Jerilderie Jockey Club. Show Meeting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 22

The following entries have been received by the secretary, Mr. E. P. Jolley, for the above club's show races, to be held on Thursday, 29th July:—…

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Jerilderie Jockey Club. Show Races

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 5

The annual show meeting of the Jerilderie Jockey Club takes place on the local course on Thursday next and judging by the liberal patronage…

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