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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Fair Rents Court in Sydney. Check to Grasping, Crafty Landowner

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 4

The Fair Rents Court was opened in Sydney on Monday before Mr. J. Jamieson, formerly P.M. at Albury. The Attorney-General stated that the…

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Military Camp for Albury. Show Ground Likely to Be Used

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 2

Yesterday Warrant-Officer Potter, of the Commonwealth Defence Department, arrived in Albury for the purpose of inspect-ing the show grounds aa a possible site for…

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Do the Fair Thing

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 3

“Don’t expect too much from the Government- Use your common sense, and don’t, either party, stop the works because of some grievance. Stop these…

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Fair Rents Court Opened

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 3

The Fair Rents Court was opened in Sydney on Monday. The Attorney-General stated that the court would inquire into the experience of the…

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Military Camp and Albury Show. Suggestion for Show in Sports Grounds. (To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 3

Sir,-In the event of the military authorities deciding to requisition the show grounds for camp purposes, cannot the show authorities arrange to hold a…

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Military Camp for Albury. Proposed Use of Show Grounds

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 3

The following circular has been issued by Sir. W. I. Johnson, secretary of the Albury and Border Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society to the members:…

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Sydney Fair Rents Court Reduction of One Shilling Per Week. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 23 March 1916 · page 3

An application was made to-day to the Sydney Fair Rents Court (Mr. Jamieson P.M., presiding) for a reduction of rent by Mrs. Totham, of 203 Commonwealth…

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Culcairn Agricultural Society's Sports. a Great Success

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

The sports to liquidate the overdraft in connection with last show were held on Wednesday, and were a great success. Visitors attended from all parts of the…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Meeting of Committee

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Friday afternoon last, Mr G. R. Rinto[?]le…

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Albury P., A., and H. Society. Appeal to Members

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 47

The following circular has been issued to members:— Albury, 16th March, 1916. Dear Sir,—As you are doubtless aware,…

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Do the Fair Thing

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 3

"Don't expect too much from the Government. Use your common sense, and don't, either party, stop the works because of some grievance. Stop these…

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The Fair Rents Act. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 6

Sir,-- The Fair Rents Act is a striking example of the way the victims of landlordism allow themselves to be fooled, High rents are due to a shortage of…

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Public [?] Honoring Recruits. Queen of the Day Carnival to Be Held

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 3

For the purpose of discussing recruiting matters generally and also making arrangements for the celebration of Allies D[?]y a public…

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Horrible Tale of Foe Flame-throwers. Blazing Liquid Caught Big, Black Bosches. Smoke Lifted to Show Ground Carpeted with Blood

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 2

A wounded French territorial corporal has described the latest "flammenwerfer" attack, and the means of defence employed…

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£120 for the Hopital. Won by Albury Bowling Club Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 27 March 1916 · page 2

The Albury Bowling Club held a carnival on Saturday afternoon in aid of the Albury Public Hospital. The function was an unqualified success. There was a…

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Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 3

A meeting of the members of the Anglican denomination was held on Thursday evening last. There were about 20 present, Mr. Elliott…

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A. and P. Society Show to Be Held. in September or October

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

The annual meeting of the A&P Society was held at H. Casey's hotel on Wednesday evening, when the presidenet, Mr. P…

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Culcairn Agricultural Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Culcairn P., A., H, and I. Society was held in the council chambers on Wednesday evening. Previous to this meeting, the general…

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Old Buffers Cricket Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 2

The following additional donations have been received for the produce stall.-Sun War, [?]cwt. onions; N. Gray, pr. fowls; Mrs. Fuller, pr. fowls; Mrs. Waters…

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Woman Tram Conductor's Leg Blown Off. Some Victims Show No External Signs of Injury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" in an East coast town says the minor injuries totalled 80. A magistrate and a Labor leader, who were acting as special…

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