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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

308 stories in Murray's papers · page 1 of 16

Novel Idea for a Bazaar or a Fair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 14

A pushcart fair is an amusing outdoor entertainment that will be novel to most. You can hire the carts for a small sum, and you get rid of the work of trimming…

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A "Fair" Take-down

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 3

About nine years ago I was travelling from London to Birmingham, with about £300 worth of Jowellery samples, the only other…

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Sports Lavington Sports Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 6

The programme committee of the above sports met at Sherry' Star Hotel, Albury, on Wednesday night, and drew up a programme of events, which will be put…

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Germanton P.,a., and H. Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 4

A meeting of the committee was hold on Saturday, Present Messrs J. W Bruee (President), W. J. Parker, Joseph [?]awson, B. G. Mell[?]ree, H. W.J…

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Hospital Carnival

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 2

The Urana Hospital Carnival dance held in connection with the sports proved a great attraction, and it was reported to be the…

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Claim for Prize Money. a Question of Ownership. A. AND H. Society to Pay

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 2

The police magistrate (Mr W. Scott) was occupied during the whole of Wednesday morning last in hearing a claim by John Dune against the…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council of the above was held at the secretary's office on Thursday afternoon last, when there were present--Mr. H…

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Sports Lavington Patriotic Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 4

The committee of the above sports has everything wall in hand for the sports on Tuesday next. Shelter sheds are being [?]ecled, and other conveniences for…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 2

The annual flower show in connection with the local Presbyterian Church will take place in the School of Arts about the middle of April. The prize list…

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Falklands Fight. Further. Details. Germans Show Great Bravery

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 1

"The German cruisers sont to the bottom off Falkland Islands on December 3, apparently were taken unwares by the British at the time when…

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Show Committee Sued. Berrigan Farmer Claims His Prize Money

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 3

The police magistrate (Mr. W Scott) was occupied during the whole of Wednesday morning of last week in hearing a claim by John Dunn…

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Anti-enemy Exhibition. To be Hold in London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 2

The Mansion House has inaugurated a National Trade War Exhibition, which will be held in London shortly. Included in the display will be an extensive exhibit…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Disqualification Repealed

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Friday afternoon last. Mr G R. Rintoule…

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Exhibition Game

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 43

An exhibition game between Victoria and Queensland concluded at Brisbane on Monday, and resulted in a draw. The scores were:—Victoria, first innings…

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Eight Hours Association Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 8 February 1915 · page 4

In another column Mr. Eight Hours' Association Demonstration, publishes the full programmer to be decided on the albary shaw…

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The Royal Show. Great Exhibition Promised

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 4

Entries for the Royal Show have been coming in very well, but the principal ones do not close until the end of this month…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the secretary's office yesterday afternoon, when there were present -- Mr. H. Hay (in the chair), and Messrs…

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Albury P. A. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 41

A meeting of the committee was held on Monday afternoon. Present—Messrs. C. C. Hailes (president), H. Bromfield, C. H. Griffith, H. S. Shannon. A. V. Browne, M…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

The prize schedules in connection with the above have been printed, and copies may be obtained from the hon. secretary, Mr. Wm. A. Thompson,…

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The Royal Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 17

Entries for the Royal Show have been coming it very well, but the principal ones do not close, until the end of this month. The wheat section will not be quite so large…

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