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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

340 stories in Murray's papers · page 14 of 17

Public Exhibition of Work. Competitions and Games

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 October 1916 · page 1

At a meeting of the members of St. John's Girls Guild, held at the Vicarage on the 28th inst., it was decided to hold an exhibition of work on the…

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Walbundrie Show. Splendid Entries Received

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 3 October 1916 · page 4

The Walbundrie P. and A. Society will hold its annual show on the new showgrounds site on Wednesday. Mr. A. E. Gibbons (secretary) yesterday informed us…

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Only Fair

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 3

The men who have stayed at home in case and comparative comfort must, when the war is over, recognise that our great trust is to do justice to the…

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Wahgunyah Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday evening next, 11th inst., a fair will be opened in the Wahgunyah School of Arts, in aid of the Red Cross Society's funds. For some…

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Exhibition of Work

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

The exhibition of work and competitions, arranged to be held at the grounds of "Kyelah," generously placed at the disposal of the Girls' Guild…

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Berrigan Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

The twenty-fourth annual show of the Berrigan A. and P. Society eventuates on Tuesday next, 10th October. Entries close to-day…

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Tocumwal Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Tocumwal A. and P. Society, it was decided to postpone the annual exhibition, which was to have been held…

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Sweet Pea Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 45

Under the auspices of the Albury P. A., and H. Association, a show of sweet peas and other seasonal, flowers took place yesterday in the town hall, when some…

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Show of Sweet Peas

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

An excellent little show of sweet peas and other flowers was held at the town hall yesterday and last night, under the auspices of the Albury and Border P., A…

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Derby Chimes at Melbourne Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 45

One of the most admired horses at the late Melbourne show was Mr. H. Saunders' celebrated trotter, Derby Chimes. This fine stallion won all the principal prizes in…

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I Berrigan Agricultural Show. Entries Close To-day

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 3

The Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s annual exhibition takes places on Tuesday next and promies to be a great…

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Wheat at the Royal Show. Success Op Berrigan Exhibitor

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 3

Wheats grown at Berrigan were given prominence at the Melbourne Royal Show last week by Mr M. J. Darcy, who secured two first prizes…

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Fit Men Report To-morrow. to Go Into Camp on Show Grounds

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 9 October 1916 · page 3

As previously stated in the "Border Morning Mail," all those passed as medically fit on registering at the Albury Drill Hall received notes instructing them to…

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Wahgunyah Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 2

A final reminder is given to our readers that the Red Cross Fair at Wahgunyah will be opened at 3 o'clock to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon. The fair…

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Albury and Border P., A., and H. Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Albury and Border P., A., and H. Society was held yesterday. Present: Messrs. G. A. Thompson (president), C. C Reis, W…

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Albury P., A. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 29

A meeting of the committee was held on Monday. Present —Messrs. G. A. Thompson (president) W. A. Chamberlin (hon. treasurer), C. C. Reis, W. Cary, W. H…

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Berrigan Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 5

The Berrigan Show was held on Tuesday last in ideal weather. The attendance, although not up to that of previous years owing to a variety of…

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Finley Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

A social is to be held at Finley on the evening of Wednesday, 18th inst., as a wind-up to the recent successful show. All members are…

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Wahgunyah Red Cross Society. Successful Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 5

The fete pampered by the Wabgunyah progress Assen nation and Red Cross society in conjunction was opened at the Wabgunyah School of Arts on…

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Walla Rose Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 4

The annual rose show and floral display in aid of the Walla Institute Fund was held on Wednesday, despite the recent rains, which had retarded the development…

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