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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

340 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 17

Music at the Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon the Border Brass Band will render the following programme of music, under the baton of Mr. R. J. Beaman; at the show,…

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Sweet Pea and Bulb Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 4

At the meeting of the Albury and Border p., A., and H. Society yesterday, the question of again holding the Sweet Pea Display was brought up…

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Hay Jockey Club. The Question of Show Week Races

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Hay Jockey Club for the purpose of considering the desirability of racing during Show Week took place at…

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Albury P., A., and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 41

A meeting of the committee was held on Monday. There were present Messrs. G. A.. Thompson (president), J. Wilks. P. I. Addison, V. F. Nagle, W. Cary, P…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Special Meeting

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 3

A special meeting of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Friday afternoon last, when the president (Mr G. R…

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The Corowa Show First Day Marred by Rain. Wednesday's Exhibition Very Successful. Officials

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 5

President: Mr. Henry Hay; vice-presidents: Messrs. F. W. Knight and F. J. Sammons; treasurer: Mr. T H. Kendall; architect: Mr. A. C…

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Berrigan Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

The Berrigan bonifaces issued a manifesto apparently after the result of the Referendum in the Hub not to subscribe to the local show to be held…

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Show Ground

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

We hear the show trustees decided last Saturday to request their secretary to see Mr. S. Thorman with a view of having some repairs done, to…

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N.s.w. Fair Rents Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 10

A large deputation of property owners complained to the Attorney-General that the operation of the Fair Rents Court was more or less one-sided, the machinery under…

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Austrians Show Alarm

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 20

All reports reaching Geneva agree that a grave political crisis has arisen in Austria-Hungary, the Isonzo disaster having demoralised the Government and shattered…

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Corowa Show. First Day

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 46

The fortieth annual exhibition in connection with the Corowa. P.A. and H. Society opened on Tuesday, and in consequence of wet weather—certainly the…

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The Coming Show. Meeting of the Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

The committee of the Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Association took place yesterday, there being present: Messrs Johnston (vice-president, in the chair)…

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The Albury Show. Excellent Entries. Record for Jumpers

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 21 August 1916 · page 3

The entries for the Albury Show dosed on Saturday evening, with the exception of late entries, which will be still received, together with the prescribed late…

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Show Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 3

Mr. E. Way, of Wahgunyah, acted as judge in the butter section, in place of Mr. S. W. Thompson. The special hay waggon exhibited at…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 2

Entries for the forthcoming show, to be held at Wangaratta on the 12th and 13th September, are being received in good numbers, which is a favourable…

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The Albury Show. No Late Entries

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 2

In yesterday's issue it was stated that late entries for the Albury Show would still be received. Mr W. I. Johnson, the secretary, informs us that the principle of…

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Culcairn Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 31

A meeting was held on Wednesday evening, the president, Mr. W. G. Balfour, in the chair. There were present Messrs. W. A. Stoyles, J. H. Balfour, T…

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Finley Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

We have in hand a number of schedules of the iniey show, which may be had at this office on application…

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Show Dates

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

A conference of the agricultural societies of Southern Riverina, including Albury, Wagga, Junee, Henty, Cutealrn. Lochart, Holbrook, and others, is to be…

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Albury Show. Large Increase in Entries

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 28

The Albury annual show takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 5, 6, and 7. Provided the weather takes up before the end of August, the…

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