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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

352 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 18

No Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

The great magician De Villiers, who was announced to re-appear in the local School of Arts on Easter Monday night, did not turn up owing to having made…

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Sydney's Carnival Time. To the Metropolis at Easter

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

What the Melbourne Cup week is to the Victorian people and the city on the Yarra, Easter week is to Sydney. Both Cup time and Show time are…

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New South Wales Show Exhibitor's Suicide. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 4

Samuel John Hackings, 55 years of age, who was an exhibitor of poultry at the recent Royal Agricultural Show, committed suicide yesterday evening. Hackings…

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To Show the British Flag. a Cruiser Squadron. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 2

It has been announced that a cruiser squadron will be formed in mid-summer to patrol British trade routes, and to show the flag in various parts of the world…

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Present Day Pluck. Records Which Show We Are Just As Heroic Asever We Were

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 4

Nothing, according to some pessi­mists, is as good as it used to be, and a very favourite score of com­plaints is that the present is an…

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Corowa P. A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the above took place on Thursday. There were present -- Messrs. F. J. Sammons (in the chair), F. W. Knight, R. J…

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To Show the Flag. British Squadron's Mission. London, April 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 43

A cruiser squadron will be formed in the midsummer to consist of the Cornwall and the Cumberland, and four others. The squadron will patrol the trade routes…

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The Royal Agricultural Show. How the Man Jump Was Won

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

Ninety five thousand persons visited the Sydney Show Ground on Good Friday, notwithstanding the protest of the churches. It was the biggest crowd…

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What Women Will Dare. Amazing Achievements of Fair Performers

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 3

The woman who will give a star­ted scream at sight of a timid little mouse is often not afraid to face death in enterprises of peril which…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting. Election of Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above society was held on Thursday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of members. Mr. F. W. Knight was in the…

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Chronomegaphone Show Splendid Entertainment at Albury Mechanics'

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

It was before an exceedingly, large audience at the Mechanics' Theatre that Mr. J. G. M'Intyre introduced the Chronomegaphone to Albury last evening. Many…

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Cronomegaphone Show. Season Concludes To-night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 2

There was another crowded house at the Albury Mechanics Theatre, last evening, when Mr. J. G. M'Intyre gave his second chronomegaphone and biograph…

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

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 3

Following is the report and balance sheet read at the annual meeting of the above, held on Thursday last, and which was crowded out of Friday's issue:--…

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Walwa Flower Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 2

The fifth annual show came to a very successful issue on Friday, and despite the gloomy season, highly creditable exhibits were shown in almost all sections, with the…

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Secrets of a Marionette Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 4

Although one of the oldest forms of entertainment, very little of its actual workings is known to the public. The general idea is that the figures…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the council of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society was held on Thursday afternoon, when the election of officers and various sub committees…

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Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 3

The annual show in connection with the Anglican Church opened on Tuesday afternoon last in the Town Hall. The display of flowers…

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The Picture Show Opposed by Police

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 43

With a few exceptions, the Melbourne police are of opinion that suburban picture entertainments have a harmful effect upon the morals of young people. As the result…

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Exhibits at the Show. Massey-harris Co., Ltd

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 5

There is nothing succeeds like success. This old truism has certainly been well exemplified in the case of Massey-Harris Co., Ltd., and we may…

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Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 2

The annual flower show in aid of the funds of the Church of England will be held next Thursday at the Town Hall. Entries close an Wednesday evening…

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