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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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Putting in Milking Machines. Fair View, Tallangatta

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is quite a long time since I last wrote to you, but I have boon away at a convent in Melbourne for two years, and I liked it very much. I am…

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The Royal Show Schedule. the Increased Prize List

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 3

The Schedule for the next Royal Show in Sydney, which takes place on April 2nd to 10th, la now available for intending exhibitors. Alterations, while…

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A. and B. P. A. and H.society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 6

The committee of the Albury and Bonder P., A. and H. Society met yesterday. Present: Messrs. J. F. Shuter (president), W. A. Chamberlin, J. R…

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Swimming. Albury Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 6

Large entries have been referred for the event to be decided at the big swimming carnival to be held in the Albury baths to-morrow night and Friday night. There…

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Albury P., A. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 40

A meeting of the committee was held at the rooms on Friday afternoon. There were present :—Mr. J. F. Shuter (president), Dr. Andrews, Messrs. W. I…

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Swimming. Albury Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 4

The first night of the big swimming carnival promoted by Mr. L. V. Harris was held is the Albury baths last night. There was a fair attendance of spectators,…

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The Royal Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 2

The Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd next in Sydney, promises to be larger than any of its predecessors. Applications have been extremely numerous…

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Raging Tropical Storm. 182 Points of Rain in 20 Minutes. Sensation at Picture Show. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 4

A fearful tropical storm raged for 20 minutes in Sydney this afternoon, during which 182 points of rain were registered. The lightning was very vivid…

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District Exhibits at Albury Show. Gerogery F. and S. Association Enthusiastic. Broccklesby Secretary Has a Complaint

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 3

At least in one direction the committee of the Albury ana Border P. A. and H. Society is making an effort to introduce feature to the annual show that will…

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The Royal Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 3

The Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd next, in Sydney, promises to be even larger than any of its immediate predecessors. The secretary…

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Correspondence. District Exhibits at Albury Show. (To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 3

Sir,—I was surprised and naturally somewhat hurt to read the reflection on myself contained in a report under the above heading, published in your issue of…

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Royal Society Picture Exhibition. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A private view was granted to-day of the Royal Society's picture exhibition. There ire 173 exhibits by 50 artists. Local color and atmosphere predominate…

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Exhibition of Horse Training. Professor Fenton's Triumph

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 5

An exhibition of horse training was given by Professor Fenton of Fenton's Circus fame, and Farrier-Sergt. Schulrz, of the No. 4 Battery, A.F.A., Albury,…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society. Date of Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held yesterday afternoon. There were present--Messrs, F. W. Knight (in the chair), W. H. Hudson,…

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The Balldale Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

In connection with next Wednesday's sports carnival at Balldale, we are informed that very good entries have come to hand for the principal events…

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Original Correspondence We do not hold ourselves responsible for opi[?]sloes expressed by correspondents,--ED. F. P. the Late Swimming Carnival. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

Sir,--As one who was present at the recent swimming carnival promoted by the Corowa Rowing Club recently, I would like to point out that Mr, Bakes…

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Empire Exhibition in Australia. Prime Minister's View. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 3

Anything that comes from such an important body as a State Government will receive due consideration," said the Prime Minister in the course of an interview…

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Corowa, P., A. and H. Society. Preparing for Next Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday afternoon. There were present -- Messrs. F. W. Knight (in the chair),…

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Gundagai Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 4

The show was opened on Tuesday. There were record entries. Awards:— Blood stallions: Perry's Shnanui. Draught: Nangus Estate's Earl Devaur…

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Original Correspondence [We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents. -- ED. F. P. the Late Swimming Carnival. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 5

Sir, -- The secretary of the late swimming carnival deems impregnable to the sting of the "Angry Ant" by not giving the desired information why the…

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