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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

284 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 15

Royal Agricultural Show of N.S.W. Mammoth Demonstration of the State's Resources. Past Records Broken in all Directions

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 1

THE Annual Show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South…

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Show Bazaar

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

The meeting of ladies in connection with the above did not take place on Friday evening last, us advertised, on account of counter attractions. Only a…

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Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

Members of the above are reminded that the annual meeting of the above takes place to-morrow, (Saturday), at 3 p.m at the Literary Institute…

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Tatura Agricultural Society

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

A canvass in connection with the referendum to determine the future of the Tatura Agricultural Society was taken recently. In the town…

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Conargo Carnival

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 2

A public meeting was held at Conargo on Saturday evening to make arrangements for a patriotic carnival to be held On Saturday, 2nd June…

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COROWA P., A. AND H. SOCIETY. Council Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the council of the above was held at the secretary's office; presided over by the president. (Mr. H. Hay), for the purpose of formally…

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Wentworth Show Abandoned

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 2

The Wentworth Pastoral and Agricultural Society have decided to abandon the holding of a show this year. Government Medical Officer…

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Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 3

The annual flower show and industrial exhibition in aid of St. Stephen's Church of England, Jerilderie, was brought to a successful conclusion on…

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Show Bazaar

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

The meeting of ladies called for Wednesday last for the purpose of taking steps to arrange for a bazaar during show week in aid of the funds of…

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Culcaire church of England Flower Show and Fancy Fair

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 2

The above function in aid of St. Paul's Church of England, Culcairn, took piece last night (Wednesday), The committee, Messrs Coddington. Haily (treasurer)…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the above Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal hotel. Messrs. M. Wyse (vice-president in the chair), McLeod,…

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P. & A. Society's Show

The Independent · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

At the meeting held on the 10th instant of the council of the P. and A. Society, Mr McLeod (hon. treasurer) intimated that donations amounting to about £50 had…

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At the Show Grounds

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 2

During the day there was a very large gathering at the show grounds, and as the gate receipts totalled £44/17/6 there must have been 1300 or 1400 spectators…

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News of the Week. Autumn Fair

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 2

The Autumn Fair, in aid of the Church of England, which was held in the School of Arts, Henty, on Saturday last, was a splendid…

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Bowna Red Cross Sports Carnival

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 43

The annual effort of Bowna, Mullengaridra and surrounding districts in aid of the funds of the local branches of the Red Cross Society will be held on King's…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded by All

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 4

Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for mare serious troubles…

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Conargo Jottings Patriotic Carnival Realises £350

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 3

The patriotic carnival held here on Saturday was an unqualified success. The attendance was exceptionally good. The day's proceedings opened…

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Conargo Carnival. OVER £330 REALISED, (Contributed)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

The carnival at Conargo in aid of the comforts [?] for the men in the trenches was held on Saturday last in glorious weather. The efforts of all the…

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Rutherglen Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Rutherglen Agricultural Society last week, it was decided not to hold a show this year. In order to keep the society a live…

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Corowa Show List

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 2

On the fourth page of the present issue will be found the greater portion of the schedule of prizes framed in connection with the approaching patriotic…

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