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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1909

250 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 13

The Show

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 2

Mr Louis Harrison, secretary of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society, has prepared an approximate statement of the receipts and expenses connected…

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The Show Dinner. a Successful Function

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 2

The annual show dinner was held at Tattersall’s hotel on Friday evening last week, and was a very successful function. Mr W. R. Clarke, president of the…

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Dairy Cows at the Show. Interesting Competition

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 2

Keen interest was taken by dairymen in the results of the tests of the milk from nine dairy cows which were entered for competition at the Show last week…

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Sale of Race and Show Booths

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1909 · page 3

The attention of intending buyers is directed to an advertisement appearing in this issue of Messrs. A. A. Piggin and Co., wherein they announce the sale of…

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Deniliquin Show

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 July 1909 · page 1

The show of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Deniliquin was brought to a satisfactory conclusion on Friday, 16th July, under ideal weather…

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The Show. Hints to Exhibitors

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 July 1909 · page 2

The eighth show of the above society takes place in the public park to clay. The committee have made elaborate preparations, and no effort, will be…

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Jerilderie Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 3

The committee of the Jerilderie A. & P. Society were favored with fine weather for their annual fixture on Tuesday and Wednesday, but both…

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GERMANTON. A., P and H. SOCIETY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the committee was held at the office on Saturday. There were present M. [?] James Bens (President) in the chair, J. J. Rowler, F. W. Nelson, I…

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District News. Gormanton. A., P., and H. SOCIETY

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 46

A meeting of the above was held at the School of Arts on Saturday, the 24th. Present—Mr. Jas. Bent (president, in the chair), Messrs. J. J. Bowler, F. W. Nolan…

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The Show Ball

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 3

We understand that the annual show ball will take place in the Old Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening, 17th Inst, (first show night), as usual. Mr. D…

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Riverina Pastoral and Agricultural Society. Show Notes. Sheep

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 5

Only four stations were exhibitors this year in sheep. Wunnamurra, which has always been a consistent supporter of the local show, has…

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Jerilderle Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 45

The second day was continued in fine weather. In the cattle sections the principal prize winners were C. Lohman, executors of the lute S. Wilson, J. W. Guthire…

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

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 3

To demonstrate how easily a fortified city could be destroyed by bombs dropped from airships at night, Mr. Roy Knabonshue sailed…

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Floral Fair at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 2

By advertisement in another column it will be seen that a grand floral fair will be held in Wahgunyah on September 29 and 30 and October 1 and 2, in aid of the…

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Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 2

Although entries in connection with the approaching Corowa show closed on Saturday last, entries will continue to come to hand for some days at least, so that it…

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Jerilderie Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 2

The Riverina P. and A. Association held its fortieth annual show at Jerilderie on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Interest centred chiefly in the sheep, but the…

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The Show Ball. an Unqualified Success

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 2

The Dramatic Society having kindly consented to assist the Pastoral and Agricultural Society in raising funds in augmentation of the amount being…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 47

A meeting of committee was held on Wednesday when the following members were presents:—The President (Mr. G. A. Thompson), and Messrs. J. R. Chapman…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 3

A meeting of the Berrigan A. & H. Society was held on Friday afternoon last, when there were present:— Messrs E, J. Gorman (President), J,…

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Narandera Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 5

The following exhibitors from this district competed successfully at the Narandera Show in the various [?]…

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