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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

284 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 15

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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Finley Show Stock Sale

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

We would draw attention to Messrs Connell and Co's. advertisement in this issue wherein they soate they will be holding a special…

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Speeches at the Show Luncheon

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 28

There was a representative gathering of supporters of the show at the usual luncheon on the show ground on Wednesday. The chair was occupied by the…

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Rain and Strikes Spoil the Show. Strathvean, Tarcutta-road

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is such a long time since I last wrote to the Page, but I haven't forgotten you. I read the Children's Page regularly every Saturday night…

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The Gunbar Returned Soldiers. a Carnival Arranged Presentation to Private Jackson, V.C.

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

A meeting to arrange a Public Welcome to Private William Jackson, V. C. was held at Gunbar on Saturday, 25th inst. This meeting had been postponed…

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Wangaratta Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 4

Entries for the O. and M. A. and P. Society's Show have now been made up, and the very satisfactory results will fully maintain the well-deserved…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Meeting of Committee

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Friday afternoon, when Mr A. M’Nair…

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Finley Show Successful Exhibition

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

The fifth annual exhibition of the Finley A. and P. Association was held on Wednesday, and taken from every aspect was an undoubted success…

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Exhibition Golf Match

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 45

The Albury public and golfing enthusiasts generally are promised a treat to-morrow, when (Mr. J. Victor East, of the Melbourne Golf Club, and Mr. J…

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Show Bazaar

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

The profit on the lata Show Bazaar wilt reach the handsome sum of £420. Details will be given in our next issue…

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New Veils Show Chin

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 14

The nose veil has appeared again in a new length. A good example of this is worn with a very clever sand-coloured straw turban, which fits over the head in…

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Harry Clay's Company. Holbrook—show Nights

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 31

A specially organised Revue and Vaudeville Company are advertised to appear at the School of Arts, Holbrook, on show nights—September 19 and 20. The first…

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Younghusband, Row & Co. Proprietary Ltd. Annual Show Sales

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 21

Younghusband, Row and Co. Pty. Ltd. report having held their annual sales of pure stock at the Albury show grounds on Thursday, September 6…

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Walbundrie Show. a Successful Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 5

The sixth annual Show under the auspices of the Walbundrie Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, which took place on Friday last, was a…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 September 1917 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Council of the above was held at the secretary's office on Thursday afternoon last, when there were present Mr. H…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Meeting of Committee

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Friday afternoon, Mr A. M’Nair presiding;…

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Yarrawonga Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

The annual agricultural show was opened on Wednesday and continued yesterday in fine weather. The exhibits were fully equal in quality to those of…

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The Finley Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

The exhibition eventuated on the 12th inst. Although the day was overcast and looked threatening at times, Jupiter Pluvius was kind to…

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Lockhart. This Show-bazaar £1200 Raised

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 6

The bazaar held during Show Week for the Lockhart District Repatriation Fund, resulted in the magnificent sum of £1200 being raised. The bazaar…

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"Fatty" at the Show. Guinea-street. Albur

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—It is a longtime since I wrote to you. I saw any cousin [?] a letter to you, I wish Sheila would come up and see me. I wer[?] to the…

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