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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

340 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 17

Sydney Wool Auctions. Strong [Market. Better Classes Show Advance Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 2 August 1916 · page 4

The first Sydney wool auctions of the new statistical wool year were held today at the Exchange. Supplies were Limited, only wool from early shearing sheds…

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N.S.W. State Pipe Works. Show Net Profit of 37 Per Cent. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 2

In the past financial year the State [?] Pipe Works made a net profit of 7007, representing 37 per cent. of the capital invested…

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Borrigan A. and H. Society. Meeting of Committee

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Friday last, when there were present—…

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Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the approaching Corowa show are reminded that entries should be in the hands of the secretary, Mr. John D. Fraser, not later…

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Show Schedule

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 3

The schedule of prizes in the horse events in connection with the Finley A. & P. Society's fourth annual show which is to be held on Wednesday…

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Rep[?]don Carnival. Gala Day for Yarra Wonga

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 5

It is reported that the arrangement are well in hand and the utmost enthusiasm prevails for the grand carnival and fancy dress…

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Stud Sheep Show in Melbourne. Riverina Sheep Prominent

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 1

Generally superior was the quality of the sheep panned at the Australian Sheep Breeders' Association show, which was opened at the wool ware…

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Yarrawonga Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday the grand carnival and fancy dress procession at Yarrawouga will take place. All arrangements for a big event have been made,…

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Show Footwear

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the altered business notification of Mr. W. M'Kinstry in this issue, in which he states that he has just opened up a large stock of the…

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Corowa Show and Races

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

Next week will be Corowa's gala week, when the annual show, under the auspices of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society, and the August meeting of the…

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Wangaratta Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 4

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

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above society was held at the secretary's office yesterday afternoon, when there were present--Mr. H. Hay (in the…

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A Fair Warning

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 3

One That Should be Heeded by All. Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes…

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Yarrawonga Queen Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

The result of the queen competition held at Yarrawonga on Wednesday last is as follows:-- Miss Bruce (Agricultural Society). 1…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 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 Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

The 40th annual show of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Judging by the large number of entries…

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Show Week Bazaar

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

The bazaar which has been organised for the purpose of reducing the debt owing on the Band Hall will be opened by Mr. Ball, M.L.A., on Monday evening…

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

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

The usual committee meeting of the 'Albury and Border P., A., and H. Society was held at the society's room yesterday morning. "Mr. G. A. Thompson (president)…

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Show Sales

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

Messrs. A. A. Piggin & Co. and Mr. Donald Innes, auctioneers, of Corowa, also Messrs. James Salmon & Co., of Balldale, announce that they will offer…

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Corowa Show

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

The fortieth exhibition of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society will be opened under the most favourable auspices this morning at the well appointed grounds,…

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