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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

352 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 18

Music at the Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 3

The following programme of music will be Tendered by the Border Brass Baud at the Show grounds to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 12…

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No "Dry" Show for Albury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 3

Notwithstanding efforts made locally by representatives of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and the clergy to induce the Albury show committee to run…

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Red Cross Industries Exhibit at Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 3

The public are invited to inspect the collection of basket ware and stuffed toys, which will the shown at the Corowa Show on Wednesday next. The…

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The Wonderful Australians. Civilian Troops Show Veteran Quality

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 2

Describing how the Australians and Canadians are overrunning the country between, the Somme and the Avre. and are now persistently creeping forward towards…

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Carnival Week in Albury. a New Advertising Scheme

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 3

The advertising of carnival week in Albury from September 2 to September 7, when the annual show and show races take place, has, in centres outside of…

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Federal Iron Mines Option Over Blythe River Show Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 3

The Acting-Prime Minister, Mr. Watt, announced to-day that, in order to enable the Government to retain some hold over the future of the iron manufacturing…

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Picture Show Legislation

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 32

With the passing of a bill which the Victorian Chief Secretary hopes to introduce this session, the attendance of children at picture shows is to be regulated…

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42nd Annual Corowa Show Marred by Unpropitious Weather Vice-regal Visit

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 5

President: MB. II. A. HAY. Vice-Presidents: MESSRS. F. W. KNIGHT and F. J. SAMMONS…

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Albury Christmas Tree Fair. Annual Red Cross Appeal. Fixed for December 13

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 24 August 1918 · page 2

In response to the invitation to all interested in the Albury branch of the lied Cress Society to meet at the town hall yesterday afternoon to arrange details…

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The Wangaratta Show. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 and 11

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 26 August 1918 · page 4

The Wangaratta show will be held on September 10 and 11 and promises to be even more successful than its predecessors. A most ambitious prize schedule has been…

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Albury and Border P.a. and H. Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Albury and Border P.A. and H. Society, was held yesterday morning. Mr. F. J. Belbridge (president) occupied the chair…

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The Fair Thing

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

The meat trouble appears to be happily--if temporarily--settling itself, by the borrowing of frozen meat intended for the British Government, to…

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Albury Show Entries

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 3

The compilation of the entries for the Albury Show, to be held on September 3, 4 and 5, was completed on Tuesday night by the secretary, Mr…

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Wagga's Carnival. in Corowa's Week!

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 3

The "Wagga Express" says:-- The shop window of the Riverina will be opened on the Wagga Showgrounds on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday…

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A "Wet" Show Next Week

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 2

At the meeting of the committee of the A. and B.P.A. and H. Society yesterday a letter was received to which was attached the signatures of several Albury…

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Avoiding Show Clashes. Proposed Conference Next Month

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 3

At a meeting of the Albury and Border P.A. and H. Society yesterday, the president (Mr. F. J. Belbridge), said that when the recent clash of show dates…

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How Show Exhibitors Can Help. Appear to Be Made for Donations in Kind

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 4

A letter received by Mrs E. D. Belbridge (hon secretary of the Albury Red Cross Society), was handed in at a meeting of the Albury and Border P.A. and H…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Meeting of Committee

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Friday afternoon last, when there was a good…

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Corowa Show. Successful Competitors

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 1

At the Corowa show, which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, Mr Rhys David Griffiths, of Berrigan, secured two first prises…

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Finley Show. Entries Close on Thursday Next

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 3

The sixth annual show of the Finley Agricultural and Pastoral Association takes place on Wednesday, 11th September. A liberal prise…

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