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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

340 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 17

Flower Show at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 5

On Friday next, November 3, afternoon and evening, the children of the Wahgunyah State school will hold a flower show and jumble sale in aid of…

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Patriotic Efforts. Yarrawonga Repatriation Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 4

As a result of the recent show of the Yarrawonga Pastoral and Agricultural Society the Soldiers’ Repatriation Fund is expected to…

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Tocumwal Show a Great Success

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 2

The second annual exhibition of the Tocumwal A. & P. Society was held on the racecourse on Wednesday last, Ist. inst. Unfortunately…

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Exhibition of Art Work

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 4

Country touchers and pupils who happen to be in Sydney during the month of January should make a point of attending the exhibition of the "Public…

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"The Nippers." Another Show To-night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 2

At the Mechanics' Theatre, last night, those who There fortunate enough to be present, witnessed a rare treat, when "The Nippers," a musical comedy…

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Queen Carnival

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

The queen competition, promoted by the committee of the local brass band has aroused a good deal of interest. There are three…

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Tocumwal Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 3

We append herewith further details of the recent Tocumwal show. Weight Guessing Competiton The guessing competition for the…

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Tocumwal Show Report

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 3

With reference to the recent Tocumwal show the Finley "Mail" says:—"Machinery, Implements, etc., brought fair competition, and…

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P. and O. Stocks Show Rise

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation. Company stocks bare advanced £3 10/. P. and O. stocks were quoted on the…

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Wahgunyah State School Flower Show and Jumble Sale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 5

The scholars of the Wahgunyah State school have made several special effort[?] and of the State Schools' Patriotic land, but never attained greater [?]…

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Corowa P. A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 3

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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Christmas Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the holding of the usual fair in the Convent school grounds, the dates fixed being the 20th and 21st December. The…

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The Show Week Race Meeting. And Associated Charitable Efforts Realises £578 Nett

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 3

The secretary of the Hay Jockey Club, Mr W. J. Fahey, to-day handed a cheque for £289 to the hon. treasurer of the Hay Hospital, and a cheque for a similar…

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A Fair Bargain

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

He: Suppose our marriage isn't a success? She: Well, we can divide the presents…

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Queen Carnival

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

Matters in connection with the lacal Queen Carnival are at present rather quiet. There are committees working for each candidate, but so…

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St. John's Church Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 5

The fates were against the committee of management in whose hands was placed the task of raising money by means of a fair in aid of St. John's…

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Shepparton Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

The recent Shepparton show yielded a profit of £138/6/, which was considered very satisfactory…

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Methodist Fair. a Great Success

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

The fair in aid of the Henty Methodist Church building fund, under the auspices of the Ladies' Church Help society, was a great success on…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded by All

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the [?] Neglect of this warning, makes the way [?] for more serious troubles…

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Culcairn Agricultural Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 4

The general committee met on Saturday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. W. G. Balfour (president), C.Reaper, A. J. Fyfe, A. Hayward, G.H…

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