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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Nothing Serious. a Fair Question

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 August 1917 · page 4

He was one of those men who are always trying to reform the world and only succeeding in getting disliked…

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A Plucky Horseman. Captures Runaway at the Wagga Show

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1917 · page 4

A bolt occurred on tho Wagga showgrounds on Wednesday of last week, which might have resulted in a fatality but for the prompt and…

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Corowa Patriotic Show. [?]St Annual Exhibition of the P., A. and H. Society. Satisfactory Weather. the Strike and No. Trains on Culcairn Line Interferes with Attendance

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 5

The Council of the above society are to be congratulated upon the brilliant success of the exhibition which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last. There…

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Finley Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 2

Eutries for the annual exhibition of the Finley A. and P. Society, to be held on Wednesday, 12th September, close on Thursday next, 6th…

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Coolamon Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 25

This show takes place on 25th and 26th September. Particulars will be found elsewhere. Additional justices of, the peace have…

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The Show Bazaar

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 5

The bazaar in aid of the funds of the Agricultural Society was officially opened by the president of the Society (Mr. H. Hay) on Monday evening, and…

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Takings at Wagga Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 32

For the three days of the show the takings were £375/10/3, as against £517/2/3 last year, made up as follows:—1916.— First day, £28/6/6; second day, £358/8/9:…

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The War Workers' League. Skating Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 2

A skating carnival, organised by the War Workers' League for the Nurses Comforts Fund, took place in the Federal Hall on Wednesday night. There…

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Hospital Stalls at Albury Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 18

During show week Mrs. P. Sutherland and Mrs. W. B. Adams will conduct on the show ground a luncheon booth find lolly stall in aid of the Albury Hospital…

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Colleano's All-star Circus. Will Open at Albury Show Week

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 25

A monster attraction in the entertainment line is announced by the visit of Colleano's all-star" circus, which opens in Doughton's paddock, Dean-street, for show…

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Albury Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 2

In connection with the Albury Show, which takes place this week, a special train is timed to leave Wahgunyah on Wednesday (to-morrow) at 8.55,…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 2

The entries for the forthcoming show closed on Saturday, and it is anticipated that when the totals have been made up they will prove to be much above those…

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The Show Bazaar

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 2

The bazzar in aid of the funds of the heal. Agricultural Society was brought to a close at the Literary Institute on Saturday night at midnight. There…

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The Yarrawonga Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1917 · page 2

The annual show (patriotic) of the Yarrawonga and Border Agricultural and Pastoral Society will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 19th and 20th…

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Egyptian Fair. to Be Held Show Week

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

A meeting of ladies was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday afternoon last to make arrangements for some effort to be held…

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Finley Show

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 3

The fifth annual show of the Fin. Agricultural and Pastoral Society, to be held on Wednesday next, 12th September, promises to eclipse all…

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The Church of England Fair

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

The annual bazaar in aid of the Church of England took place this week in the Parish hall, commencing on Wednesday afternoon, and continuing in the evening…

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Corowa Patriotic Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

On our front page will be found a list of donations made to the Corowa Patriotic Show. It has been brought up to date, the sum of £1111 having…

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Finley Show Concert

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

The Finley show committee have every confidence in assuring the general public of a musical treat on Show night, 12[?] September,…

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Albury Show Races

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 42

To-day and to-morrow will be occupied by the Albury Racing Club in running off the show meeting. Large entries have been, received for both day's events, and should…

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