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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Wheal on “Dandaragan.” American Varieties Show Best Results

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 3

Messrs Darcy Bros., who annually conduct a number of experiments with varieties of wheat on “Dandarags,” near Berrigan,…

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A Fair Bargain

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 4

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

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Recent R.c. Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 5

The Christmas fair held recently at the Convent school grounds in aid of the funds of the school and of the Newtown Orphanage Albury, realised the…

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The Royal Agricultural Society of N.s.w. Schedule of Prizes and Events

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 5

The schedule of the Royal Show in Sydney has been issued by the Royal Agricultural Society, and the show will begin on April 3. For some time it has…

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Show Committee

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

Generally in our first issue of the new year the Show Committee are among the foremost to advertise the date of their annual meeting in…

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Queen Carnival. Latest Figures

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

With less than a fortnight to the conclusion of the Queen Carnival; the different committees are working hard for their respective candidates,…

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The Royal Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 32

The schedule of the Royal Show in Sydney has been issued by the Royal Agricultural Society. Easter falls at about an average date in 1917, and the show will…

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New Years' Day. Swimming and Sports Carnival

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

Although a somewhat disagreeable day ushered in the New Year, the Swimming and Sports Carnival held on Monday last in aid of the funds of…

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Queen Carnival. Closes on

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

The Tocumwal Queen Carnival closes on Saturday evening next at ll o'clock. On that evening the box will be transferred to the…

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Queen Carnival. the Final Figures

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

The Tocumwal Queen Carnival, which has been running for the past two or three months closed on Saturday evening last at 11 o'clock…

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The Fair Haired Doll. Bedford Park

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 13

Dear Uncle Jeff.—Please will you give me a name for my doll. I have had it two years. I got it when I was sick. She has got fair hair, and she is not a very…

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The Queen Carnival. to the Editor of Tocumwal Guardian

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

Sir,—May I through the columns of your valned paper, thank my Committee and supporters, who worked so indefatigably and gave so…

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Regatta and Aquatic Carnival. Henley on the Murray

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 3

The regatta and aquatic sports hold on the river on Friday, under the auspices of the Corowa Rowing Club, was fairly well patronised by public, and…

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Shepparton Carnival

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

The annual Shepparton carnival will eventuate on Tuesday and Wednesday, 13th and 14th February. Special trains will be running…

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Letter-box. Back at School. Fair View, Wondalga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is some time since I have written to the "Banner," but I am always thinking of you. We had a very happy Christmas, with plenty of…

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News of the Churches. Good Friday and the Easter Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 31

The following letter has been addressed, to the president and members of the council of the Royal Agricultural Show by Archbishop Wright:—"Will you permit md…

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Correspondence. [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed herein by Correspondents.] the Queen Carnival. the Editor, Tocumwal Guardian

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

Sir,—As the Red Cross Candidate in the recent Queen Carnival, I wish to thank my Committee and supporters, the former for the energetic…

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P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society, which was to have been held yesterday afternoon, [?]ed for want of a quorum…

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Albury P., A., and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 46

Nominations have closed with Mr. W. I. Johnson, secretary, for 35 seats on the committee of the Albury and Border P., A. and H. Society. The members of the…

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Shepparton Carnival

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

We would again remind our readers of the Shepparton Carnival which is being held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, 13th and 14th inst…

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