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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Enough of the Fair Sex

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 3

A lecture was given recently on the evil of great wealth. In the audience was a man known to the lecturer. The man was the father of ten girls, and…

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Tocumwal Guardian Riverina Echo. and Finley Free Press. (Established 1897.) FRIDAY, 1st DECEMBER, 1916. Queen Carnival

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

IN connection with the Queen Carnival there appears to be a certain amount of dissension amongst the various commitees, which is…

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Help the Wounded Soldiers. To-night's Unique Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 4 December 1916 · page 2

To-night a grand variety entertainment, in aid of the Red Cross Funds, will be programmed at the Theatre Royal. Variety will be the chief charm of the…

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Queen Carnival. Latest Figures

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 8 December 1916 · page 2

The progress returns on Saturday evening last showed Miss Molly Wise, the Red Cross Candidate in the Tocumwal Queen Competition to…

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Always in My Heart. Fair View, Wondalga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 December 1916 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is some time since I wrote to the "Banner," but I have you always in my heart. I am getting along at school all right, and will soon be…

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The Perils of the Exhibition of Vice

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 December 1916 · page 38

The Council for the Civil and Moral Advancement Sydney, sends the following appeal:—It is high tune that a public and emphatic protest should be registered…

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Henty Water Carnival. Red Gross Fund Benefits

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 8 December 1916 · page 2

The aquatic carnival hurriedly organised last week by a few Red Cross enthusiasts, Messrs. W. G. Brett (hon. see), G. J. Stibbard (president)…

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Show Dates Again

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 December 1916 · page 3

The culcairn correspondent of an Albury contemporary says:-- Some time ago a conference of delegates from the various agricultural societies met in…

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Patriotle Efforts. Red Cross Carnival

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1916 · page 3

The carnival, in aid of the Berrigan Red Cross League, will be opened in the School of Arts to-morrow (Friday) evening, and…

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Christmas Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 December 1916 · page 2

The annual fete will be held in the Convent school grounds on Wednesday and Thursday, December 20 and 21. We have been advised by the hon…

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Aquatic Carnival

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 15 December 1916 · page 2

Encouraged by the great success of the aquatic carnival last week, by which means means the sum of £31/0/10, was handed over to the Red Cross…

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Tocumwal Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 15 December 1916 · page 2

An advertisement was insulted by the Secretary of the Tocumwal A. & P. Society recently asking that all members who have not already…

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Swimming and Sports Carnival

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1916 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of members and supporters of the Jerilderie Town Band was held at Mr. Jolley's rooms on Wednesday evening…

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Red Cross 'Xmas Tree Fair. a Triumphant Success Receipts Total Over £142

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 December 1916 · page 3

There was a bustle in front of the Albury Mechanics' Theatre yesterday afternoon when a large number of children witnessed to their great delight the…

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Show Dates, 1917. To the Editor of the "Albury Banner."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 December 1916 · page 3

Sir,—In the last issue of the "Banner" the Culcairn correspondent stated that the Holbrook society was the "stumbling block" to finality in fixing show dates for…

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London Wool Sales. Prices Show, Advance. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 December 1916 · page 3

The last of the series of wool sales was opened yesterday, when 7500 bales were offered. Prices for Australian merinos showed…

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Exhibition of Work

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 December 1916 · page 3

As briefly mentioned in our last issue, the exhibition of work at the Corowa Superior Public School,was held on Thursday afternoon, when the public…

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Patriotic Efforts. Red Cross Carnival. £1[?]0 NETTED

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 21 December 1916 · page 3

The carnival organised with a view of replenishing the coffers of the local Red Cross League duly eventuated on Friday evening and…

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Turn About Is Fair Play

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 1

"Johnny," said his mother severely, "it wasn't nice of you to ask Mrs. Pellican her age, especially after she made you such a nice Christmas gift…

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Queen Carnival. Latest Figures

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 2

The figures on Saturday evening last in connection with the Tocumwal Queen Carnival were as follows:—Mrs F. B. S. Falkiner,…

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