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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the above Society was held yesterday There were present Mr. F. J. Simmons (chair), and Messrs. W. M'Donald, W. H. Hadson,…

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My Letters. "Fair View," December 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,-Some time has passed since wrote. It is geting very hot. We had nice cool weather for Christmas. In one of our fruit trees there is a little…

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Sly Grog at a Show Luncheon-caterer Fined £25

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 3

At the Allendale police court on Wednesday, before Mr. Berryman, P.M. R. S. Rochstein was charged with sly grong selling at the Smeeton show on Nov. 11. 1910…

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A. and B. P., a and H. Society Committee Meeting

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 4

The committee of the Albury P.A. and H. Society was held yesterday. Present—Messrs. J. F. Shuter (president), G. P. Frere, G. A. Thompson, C. C. Hailes, Jas…

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"All British" Fair of Fashions

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 2

Stimulated by the "All British" shopping movement, arrangements have been made so that the "Fair of Fashions" in conjunction with the Festival of the…

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Albury P., A., and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 31

A meeting of the committee was held at the Society's rooms on Tuesday afternoon. There were present: - Messrs. J. F. Shuter (President), J. R. Chamnan, J…

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A Fair Challenge

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2
Also in Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press

The burly prisoner stood unabashed before the judge. "Prisoner at the bar," asked the clerk of arraigns, "do you wish to challenge…

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Horticultural Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 6

The prize schedule for the Horticultural Show to be held on Wednesday, April 18, under the suspices of the Corowa P. A. and H. Society, is in the printer's hands,…

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Panama World's Fair. Washington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 2

The United States Congress to-day, by 259 votes to 43, decided that the great Panama World's Fair, which will be held in 1915, to celebrate the opening of the…

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The Royal Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 4

The Royal Show in Sydney, which will be held from April 11th to 19th this year, promises to eclipse all the splendid exhibitions which have preceded it. The…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the above Society was held at the School of Arts, yesterday afternoon, February 9. There were present:--Mr…

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The Royal Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 16

The Royal Show in Sydney, which will be held from April 11th to 19th this year, promises to eclipse all the splendid exhibitions which have preceded it. The Royal…

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Poultry. a Show Minorca. His Life Story. Told by Himself

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

Mr W. Fisher, late president of the London Minorca Club, in giving some hints in "Feathered World" upon the breeding and treatment of show…

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Swimming. Carnival Postponed Till Next Week

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 6

The Swimming Carnival in the Albury Baths, with Miss Ruby Boobier as the star attraction, has to be postponed again last night, on account of the…

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Brussels Exhibition. Brussels

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 3

The accounts of the Brussels Exhibition disclose a defict of[?]7200 This is considered a good result in view of the fact that fire fire at the exhibition meant a loss…

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Lucky Fair Sex!

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 14

One would really imagine, judging them from any books on the subject of Woman's Rights" and women whose aim in life seems the be to acquaint the world of…

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Horticultural Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 6

Entries in connection with the Horticultural show &c., to be held in the Corowa Show Grounds on April 12, close with the Secretary, on Saturday, April 8,…

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Swimming. Albury Carnival. a Huge Success

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

The Albury shimming carnival, promoted by Mr. L. V. Harris, has opened last evening in the municipal baths, and rank among the most successful carnivals held…

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Argentine Exhibition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 5

Mr. Akers, the British Commissioner-General at the Argentine Centennary Exhibition held at Buenos Ayres last year states, that the British section cost…

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