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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

352 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 18

At the Show Grounds. the Luncheon

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 September 1912 · page 2

The vice-regal party then proceeded to the show grounds. After the loyal toast had been honored at the luncheon which took place, at the…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the above , Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal hotel Messrs J. V. Ingram J (president), McLeod, Frearson,…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 September 1912 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Thursday afternoon last at the Secretary's Office. There were present--Mr. H. Hay (chair), and…

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Weight Guessing at the Albury Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 September 1912 · page 2

Exact weight of beast 1137lbs. The exact weight was guessed by Mr. Jas. Starr, Bungil, Victoria, and Mrs. H. O. Peck, Albury, who divide the prize…

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Wangaratta Show. Second Day

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 September 1912 · page 2

The morning of the second day, yesterday, of the Ovens and Murray A. and P. Society's Show broke bleak and threatening. There were several light showers of…

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A. and H. Society

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan A and H. Society was held on Friday afternoon last, when there are present —Messrs [?]…

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Fair at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 2

With a view to raising funds in aid of the building fund for the new hall at Wahgunyah, a grand fair will be opened on Wednesday evening next, 25th…

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Yarrawonga Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Yarrawonga P. and A. Association will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 25th and 26th inst. Open and district sheep dog…

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Albury Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 6

The annual show, which closed on Thursday, was the most successful on record, the total takings at the gate being £13 better than the previous year…

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Rutherglen Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 7

In this issue are given particulars of the next annual Rutherglen show, to be held on Wednesday, 16th October. Besides a good exhibition of horses, cattle…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 7

The 53rd exhibition of the Ovens and Murray Agricultural and Pastoral Society was opened on Tuesday on the well appointed show grounds at…

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Cootamundra Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 4

At the Cootamundra show, held on Tuesday, blood stock, as usual, were few but well bred. Mr. C. Crichtons St. Albury, being the champion stallion. The…

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Sydney Motor Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 8
Also in The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express

The successful motor show conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society at the Sydney Show Ground last year is to be succeeded by another great display…

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The Corowa Show. Merton, Corowa

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 13

Uncle Uncle Jeff,—The Corowa Show was good, but the weather was a bit cold. There was a lot of amusements there, such as sideshows and a switchback…

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Sheep Prizes at the Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 3

In our report of the show last week we omitted to state that Mr. John Ross had 12 entries competing in the merino sheep classes, and succeeded in obtaining…

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Show Exhibits "Held Up." Wangaratta

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 7

Yesterday the flood in the Ovens River reached 16 feet 1 inch, which is the highest since 1870. Many settlers on the flats had to leave their homes…

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School of Instruction. Military Camp at Albury Show Grounds

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 3

The Military School of Instruction No. I, has commenced work at Albury, the quarters being the show grounds. The Adjutant-General. Colonel Chauvel, C.M.G.,…

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Albury and Border P., A. and H. Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 4

The committee of the Albury and [?] P., A. and H. Society met yesterday. Present: Messrs. F. J. Belbridge (president), W. Cary, W. J. C. Westendorf, H…

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The Wahgunyah Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 2

The fair in connection with the Wahgunyay Hall promises to be a great success. The ladies of the different branches have been working for months…

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