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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

333 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 17

Victorian Sheepbreeders' Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 41

The annual show of the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association was opened on Friday. The display, as formerly, was held on one of the floors of Goldsbrough…

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Empire's Resources. a Perpetual Exhibition. London, July 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 42

Dr. Maloney, M.H.R. and Senator Story, who were among the representative of the Commonwealth at the Coronation, have written a joint letter to the…

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Alderman and Mayor. Exhibition of Mayoral Backbone. the Council Adjourned

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 21

Albury was provided with, a sensation on Wednesday night, when the Mayor refused to allow the ordinary business of the council to proceed unless Alderman…

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Australia's Splendid Advertising Brilliant Show at the Coronation

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 2

The following extract from a letter from an Australian officer who was in London during the Coronation celebration with be read with interest:—"Mr. Fisher…

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To Show the Lady

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 3

"Well, Mrs. Murphy, how are you and all the children?" "Shure, they're very bad. There's little Bridget with the worst cold…

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A Fair of Them

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 3

Tommy had eluded punishment by [?]ping under a table, where his mother could not reach him. Shortly after Tommy's father came in and…

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A Record Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 2

From the magnificent number of entries received for next week's show, and which in themselves constitute a record, there is every reason to believe that the 1911…

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The Narandera Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 2

The twenty-ninth annual show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which was held under most favorable auspices on Wednesday and…

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Music for the Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 2

The Border Brass Band has been hard at work of late rehearsing the "show" programme, which will be rendered on the second afternoon, and further…

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Albury Skating Rink Brilliant Exhibition by Professor Wallace

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 2

M the Albury Skating Rink last evening, Professor H. J. Wallace, who has won 76 skating championships, gave an exceedingly clever exhilition of fancy…

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Balranald Pastoral and Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 9 August 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), M. Coy, W…

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Show Week Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1911 · page 2

The Show will claim a deal of attention on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and with fine weather--and Mr. Fraser, the secretary, stated that he has ordered it--…

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Longing for the Show. Olive-street, Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 August 1911 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is tho first time I have written to you. I like reading the "Banner" very much. You will find enclosed in the letter a piece of paper with…

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Wangaratta Agricultural Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 1

The 52nd annual show of the Wangaratta Agricultural Society will be held on Sept. 19, 20 and 21, when £800 will be offered for competition. In view of the progress being…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 2

The Council of the above Society met on Thursday afternoon at the Royal hotel, Messrs H. C. Parker (president) H. E. Holmes, R. W. Holmes, R. Irving,…

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The Turf. by Justice. the Jumping Carnival. Australian Steeplechase

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 6

The Australian Steeplechase will be [?] this afternoon at Caulfield over four miles. Without any whys and wherefors, discarding horses, which may discourage [?]nters…

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Wagga Show Entries Last Year's Record Eclipsed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 14 August 1911 · page 3

Now that the list of entries is complete for the Wagga 1911 Show, on August 22, 23 and 24 it is seen that they are more numerous by 125 than they were last year…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

The fifty second annual show of the Wangaratta Agricultural Society will be held on the 19th, 20th and 21st September, when £800 will be offered for…

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Notes on the Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

The finishing touches have been put on the Show grounds, and all the buildings look fresh and clean, paint having been liberally used during the…

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The Corowa Show. the Wine Awards

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

The wine exhibits in connection with the Show were judged yesterday afternoon by Messrs D. B. Smith and S. W. Thompson. Mr R. Wheatley acted as…

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