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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Imperial Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 33

Proposals relating to the great Imperial exhibition, which is projected for the year 1915, when an Imperial conference will be in progress in London, have been brought…

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The Royal Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 35

All the entries for the Royal Show have now closed. The lists in all the sections show marked increases on the total received for the 1910 Show. In horsos there…

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An All Nations' Fair. Appeal for Country Assistance

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 6
Also in Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser

The movement which is being carried out in Sydney for the raising of a sum of £5000 to briny about an extension of the Nurses' Home of the…

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Disgraceful Scene at a Buck-jumping Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 35

The most disgraceful scene in the history of any sports or amusement gathering in Sydney took place at the Royal Agricultural Society's ground on Saturday…

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A.and B. P. a and H.[?]

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 4

The committee of the Albury and Border P.A. and H:- Society met yesterday. Present:— Messrs. J. F. Shuter (president), J. R. Whitehead, J. E. Chapman, C. Keir…

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Horticultural Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 2

The first horticultural show, under the an[?]plces of the Corowa P., A. H. Society, will be held on Wednesday, April 12, Amateur [?]ardeners are again…

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Balranald Pastoral and Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 2

The committee of the above society met at the Royal Hotel on Saturday afternoon, when there were present:— Messrs G. Nield (president), H. D…

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Fair Exchange

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 3

Joseph Gillott, the manufacturer of pens, once visited the artist Turner. "I have come to swop some of iny pictures for yours," said he…

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Albury Political Labor League Criticises Agricultural Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 3

A meeting of the Albury Political Labor League "was held at the Town Hall last night, ?when Alderman. Sloey presided over, a good attendance of members. The elec-…

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Scotch Fair

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 2

The annual effort in aid of the building fund of the local Presbyterian Church was held on Friday and Saturday of last week when the…

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All Nations' Fair. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 3

At the All Nations' Fair in aid of the Nurses' Institute the takings on Saturday amounted to £650, bringing up the total receipts since the opening to £2500…

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Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 2

Members of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society are reminded nominations of candidates for the Council, and also for two audition, should be in the bands of…

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Horticultural Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 2

The secretary, Mr. J. D. Fasser, informs us that entries in the different sections have been coming to hand freely, and it is expected that the Flower Show will prove…

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The Sydney Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Show was opened to-day. Judging was commenced this morning. There is a record display of high class stock…

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Sports. Walla Lo.o.f. Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 4

Mr. W. Adams, hon. secictary of the Walla Walla LO.O .F. sports, advertises the programme for a variety of sports, to be held at Walla Walla on Easter Monday,…

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The Royal Show Lord Dudley Gives Railway Commissioners Pertinent Hint. an Albury Disqualification Endorsed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 3

The Royal Show was officially opened to-day under brilliant circumstances. Among the distinguished guests at the luncheon were the Governor-General. Lord…

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A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting. Finances in Very Sound Position

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Berrigan and H. Society was held on Friday afternoon last, Mr W. Pyle presiding over a good attendance…

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The Sydney Show. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 1

At the Royal Agricultural Show the show of cattle is a record, both as regards number and quality. Milking shorthorns are on top this year,…

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Easter Show and Displays. To be Notably Illustrated

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 3

It will not lie possible for everybody to visit Sydney sit. Easter and witness, not only the Royal Show, which will be a record one, but also the shop-window…

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