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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1910

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A Fair Firebrand. "Weekly Budget."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 3

"Trespassers Trill be prosecuted." Doris read, the indistinct legend on the dilapidated board with a contemptuous toss of her curdy head…

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New Pavilion Foe Tse Show Ground Fine Arts Building Suggested

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 6

At the meeting of the A. and B. P. A. and H. Society on Monday the president, Mr. G Arthur Thompson, said it had been a great dia—back that the society had no…

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Albury P., A., and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 31

A meeting of the Committee of the above was held at tho Society's room, Dean-street, on Monday afternoon. Present—Messrs. G. A. Thompson…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 6

A meeting of the council of the above society, was held at the School of Arts, yesterday afternoon. There were present:--Mr H. A. Hay (chair)…

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Benefit Fair at Coreen

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 5

A grand fair and sale of gifts, followed by a dance, was held at Mr. J Leighton's residence on Wednesday afternoon and night last, the 23rd inst., in aid of the…

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Methodist Church Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 3

The annual garden fete, in connection with the local Methodist Church, will take place on Wednesday evening next, in the church grounds. For some time…

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Origin of Military Salute. to Show That a Person's Intentions Were Peaceable

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 3

The custom of firing a salute in honour of Admirals, Captains, and other naval dignitaries, as well as other forms of greeting, originated…

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Tumut Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 March 1910 · page 46

The thirty-fifth annual show, under the auspices of the Tumut A. and P. Association, took place on the Tumut show ground on wednesday and Thursday last…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival Spoiled. Newcastle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 7 March 1910 · page 3

The Newcastle Surf Carnival was held yesterday, and was attended by fully 20,000 persons. Owing to the heavy surf which was rolling in, however, the water…

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Benefit Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 March 1910 · page 3

The late benefit fair held at Burryjaa in aid of Mrs. Miller relief fund realised a net profit of £50106. The gross proceeds were £55106, including a half-guinea…

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A. and B. P., a and H. Society the Annual Report

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 8 March 1910 · page 4

The report of the committee to be presented at the annual meeting is a follows:—"In presenting the annual report and balance-sheet your committee have again…

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Balranald Pastoral & Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 9 March 1910 · page 2

The committee of the above society met at the Royal Hotel on Saturday afternoon last, when there were in attendance:—Messrs T. H. Boynton…

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Walla Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 9 March 1910 · page 6

On Easter Monday at Walla Walla a sports meeting will be held under the auspices of the I.O.C.F. A splendid programme of events has been framed and…

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Pedestrianism. Rutherglen Miners Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 9 March 1910 · page 6

Mr. Mead secretary of the Rutherglen Miners' Sports, advertises in our columns that entires for the Sheffield Handicap Easter Gift and [?]ps to be held at…

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Fair Wages Motion Rejected. Nursing the Government

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 March 1910 · page 2

The motion for fair wages in army contracts, which was moved by Mr. Ramsay Macdonald during the discussion of the Army Estimates, was continued in the…

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Tragedy at Yass Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 March 1910 · page 32

The usual quiet of Yass was greatly disturbed on Thursday night, when the news spread that a man had been murdered on the show ground, where the…

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The Royal Easter Show, Sydney. Bigger Than Ever

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 March 1910 · page 17

The great Easter Show will this year be even larger than the fine exhibition of 1909, winch was easily the most extensive show which tho Royal Agricultural Society…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 March 1910 · page 2

The Council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society met on Thursday afternoon at the Royal Hotel. Messrs H. C. Parker (President) R. Irving, C. W…

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Exhibition in London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 15 March 1910 · page 2

An aerial exhibition which is being held at Olympia is attracting much interest. All the leading makers are represented…

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Balranald Pastoral & Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 16 March 1910 · page 2

The annual general meeting of members of the above society took place at the Royal Hotel on Saturday afternoon, when there were present:—…

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