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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

378 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 19

Benepit Picture Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 2

We undestand that the Empire Picture Company has arranged to give a benefit performance in aid of the Bandroom bazaar funds, on Friday week,…

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The Wonder Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 4

Considerable interest attaches to the appearance at the Mechanics' to-night of the Wonder Show and Vandeville Entertainers, unique and curious folk gathered…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council of the above was held at the secretary's office yesterday afternoon, when there were present--Messrs. F…

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Is Your Girl Fair?

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 14

Dark women are generally sincere, while fairy ones are inclined to be faithless. There was a time when novelists made the Brunette "as dark of soul aa were her…

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Anglican Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

We understand that the Anglican Flower Show, which took place here on Tuesday and Wednesday last week, according to the financial…

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Yanco Show Exhibit

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 18

The manager Wagga Experiment Farm takes exception to a statement in an article on the fruit exhibits at tho Royal show. He explains that the grapes among…

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Show Schedule 1913

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

The sub-committe of ladies appointed to revise and draw out the amended classes in cookery and needlework on the Jerilderie show…

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The Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 2

The Flower Show opened at the Town Hall on Tuesday night fell far short of being the success anticipated. The number of exhibitors was very small,…

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At a Baby Show

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 6

A young reporter attended a baby show end inspected a pair of twins. Very pretty, indeed," he said with sweet earnestness, "Which of them is the eldest,…

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The Forthcoming Show. to the Editor of the Herald

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 5

SIR,—From what I hear of your show meeting last Saturday afternoon, I believe some of the male members took exception to the classes of food and…

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The Ghent Exhibition. Accident on Scenic Railway. Brussels

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 19 May 1913 · page 2

Friday's proceedings at the great Ghent Exhibition were married by a serious accident. Two carriages on the scenic railway ran…

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Fruit Spraying Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 2

The demonstration of the mixing and spraying of gargoyle oil, advertised to be given by Mr. Hatfield on Wednesday next, 28th inst., will be held at Mrs…

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Balgety and Company, Limited, at the Royal Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 5

The above photograph conveys an admirable idea of the importance of Dalgety's Royal Show exhibit, the magnitude of which gave visitors from the country an excellent opportunity of becoming acquainted with the wide range of farming implements and machinery lines which this well-known company is now handling. The general neat and solid appearance of the various goods, comprising shearing and milking machines, oil and benzine engines, suction gas plants…

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Dalgety and Company, Limited, at the Royal Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1913 · page 3

The above photograph conveys an admirable idea of the importance of Dalgety's Royal Show exhibit, the magnitude of which gave visitors from the country an excellent opportunity of becoming acquainted with the wide range of farming implements and machinery lines which this well-known company is now handling. The general neat and solid appearance of the various goods, comprising shearing and milking machines, oil and benzine engines, suction gas plants,…

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General Cable News. Liverpool Exhibition Opened. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 26 May 1913 · page 2

The Liverpool exhibition was opened on Friday by the Lord Mayer (Mr. J. S. Hammond-Banner). The mayors of the leading northern towns visited the…

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Fire at Ghent Exhibition. Brussels

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 3

An alarming outbreak of fire occurred at the Ghent Exhibition. The fire which raged for two hours destroyed buildings and materials within an area of 150 square…

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General Cable News. Damage of £10,000 at Ghent Exhibition. Brussels

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 2

Damage to the extent of £10,000 was done by the fire which occurred at the Ghent Exhibition on Sunday…

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Albury P., A., and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 41

The committee of the Albury and Border P., A., and H. Society met on Monday afternoon. Present—Messrs. F. J. Belbridge (president), W. A. Chamberlin (hon…

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Boxing. Pouch Stop Albury Exhibition's Regulations Complied With

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 4

A large number attended at St. Patrick's Hall evening to see various exhibitions of boxing and club swinging however, as the police intervened and…

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Fire at Exhibition. Brussels Disaster Recalled. Brussels, May 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 43

Almost exactly a month after the official opening, the great exhibition at Ghent was threatened with destruction by fire. It will be recalled that three years ago the…

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