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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

308 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 16

Albury P. A. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 19

A meeting of the committee was held at the society's rooms on Monday afternoon. Present:—Messrs. C. C. Hailes (president), W. A. Chamberlin (hon. treasurer). W. I…

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Hardly Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 5

Our attention has been drawn to the annoyance cruised to the management of the new Music Hall, owing to the wanton acts, apparently of children who…

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The Jumble Fair

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 2

The Australia Fair and Jumble Sale in the Albury Literary institute's Theatre in [?]lation to the Albury and District Australia Day campaign, was brought to a…

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Successful Skating Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 2

In view of the multiplicity of local functions that have of late taken place, and the number cf appeals that the public have been called…

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Help for Our Solder Heroes Jumble Fair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 45

The Jumble Fair in connection with the Albury Australia Day appeal was held in the Mechanics' Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. The fair was opened on…

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Chapter Vii. "Fair But Fickle, Bright But False."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 9

The sound of rain falling softly on tender grass through thick leaves; a faint complaining wind; a grey evening; a pleasant room with dainty pictures, an open piano,…

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Show and Bags Privileges

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 2

On Saturday next Messrs A. A. Piggin & Co. will sell the publicans booths, fruit and confectionery stalls, and other priviligen in connectionwith the…

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Yarrawonga Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 2

Yarranwonga will be en fete to day, when a carnival will be held in aid of the Australian Wounded Soldiers' Fund. There are to be many novelties,…

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Skating Carnival. in Aid of Wounded Soldiers

The Independent · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 2

Mr MacGavin advises us that he intends putting on a monster poster, fancy, and patriotic skating carnivaL to wind up the skating season, in aid of our wounded…

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Against the Show. a Clergyman's Views

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 6

At the committee meeting of the Young P. and A. Association, last Thursday afternoon, the following letter was read from the Rev. J. Smith, Tabbul,…

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At the Sydney Sheep Show. the Man From Mudgee

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 3

The annual Sydney Sheep Show was very poorly attended in comparison with past years, and this was partly due to the lack of preliminary advertisement…

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A. and P. Society. Show Abandoned for 1915. Unanimous Vote

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 2

A meeting of the A. and P. Society was held at Mr. H. H. Casy's hotel on Wednesday evening last, when the following were…

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Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 August 1915 · page 2

Intending exhibitions at the Corowa show, which taken place on the 17th and 18th inst., are reminded that entries in ali classes are due on Saturday next, 7th…

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Australia Day. How Hay Rose to the Occasion. A Record Local Achievement. Splendid Procession.—Great Attendance at Park—Successful Show at Night. Total for the Day, £707 2s 7d. Total Hay and District Fund to Date, £4,808

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 August 1915 · page 2

On Friday the people of Hay rose to the occasion of Australia Day in a splendid manner. The occasion called for a big-hearted response, and the…

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A. and H. Society. Show Abandoned

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Thursday afternoon of last week, Mr…

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Jumble Fair and Dance

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 2

The Literary Institute was crowded while the jumble fair was being held at night. The appeal made for gifts was generously…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 2

The question of abandoning the annual show of the Agricultural Society in September next was discussed at a meeting of the committee on Monday,…

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Yarrawonga Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 2

At a meeting of the council of the Yarrawonga and Border A. and P. Association on Saturday last, it was resolved to change the show dates to…

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The Yarrawonga Carnival. Proceeds Over £1000

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 5

The secretary (Mr. Jno, Mullins) stated on Monday night that it was not possible to make a definite statement as to the actual financial result, but up to…

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In France and Belgium. Violent Fighting in France. The Infantry Show Great Efficiency

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 2

The Paris communique states: The enemy continuously and violently bombarded the out trenches at Lingekopf. We retained all our positions, except a…

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