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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

352 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 18

A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeded by All

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 2

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

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Weight Guessing at Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 September 1918 · page 3

The official results of the Weight Guessing at the Albury Show are as follows: Fat Bullock.—Exact weight, 1200 lbs., Guessed by Mrs. B. Elliott, Mundaroo,…

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Local and District News. Swan Hill Show

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 11 September 1918 · page 2

The Swan Hill Show takes place to-day, and a pood number of district residents intend being present. Casualties…

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The Wangaratta Show Successfully Opened Yesterday. Fine Livestock Exhibits. Wangaratta

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 September 1918 · page 2

The annual exhibition by the Ovens and Murray A. and P. Society was opened to-day in spring weather. The grounds are naturally picturesquely situated on…

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Wangaratta Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 4

The 59th annual show of Ovens and Murray Agricultural and Pastoral Society was opened on Tuesday on the Wangaratta grounds in beautiful weather. The…

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Race Meeting Turns to Boxing Carnival

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 6

A message from Darwin, South Australia, says at a patriotic Drovers' Race Meeting held on Saturday the Tote returned all money on the first…

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A Wet Show. Sunnyside, Howlong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I was glad to see my last letter in print. Connie Harrison has corresponded with me, and I would like somebody else to write. It is not very…

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A Unique Exhibition. Balloon Ascent and Parachute Descent

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

Aviator V. P. Taylor, a returned soldier, will to-morrow afternoon (Saturday) give thrilling trapeze feats in a balloon, and a daring…

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On the Soil the Albuby Show Some Suggestions

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 3

It is seldom, an Albury show passes that the committee is not complimented by visitors acquainted with most of the important agricultural shows of…

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Correspondence. Early History of Albury Show. To the Editor of the "Albury Banner."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 23

Sir,—Allow me to supplement your note on the early history of the Agricultural-Society by pointing out that during the first year of its existence two shows were…

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Corowa P. A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held at the secretary's office on Thursday afternoon last, when there were present:--Mr. H. A. Hay…

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Culcairn Show To-day and To-morrow

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 4

The hon. secretary of the Culcairn show reports record entries. In the horse sections, 300 horses will be competing. In the Hunters, 40 of the best hunters in…

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Two Boys in a Fair Fight One Is Killed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 3

At the Central, Criminal Court to-day James Arthur Holand, a boy, pleaded not guilty to a charge of the manslaughter of another boy, Edward Gibson…

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Wagga District Competition Su[?]estions for Next Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 4

It has been the custom of the committee of the M.P., and A. Association to [?] suggestions after each show with a [?] to bringing about improvements at…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Meeting of [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of Berrigan [?] and Horticultural Society was held on [?] afternoon last, Mr G. P…

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Corowa and Its Show Date

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 1

At the last meeting of the committee of the Corowa Show Society, the question of dates for next show came up The regulations provide that the date of…

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Holbrook Show. 36th Show. To-day and To-morrow Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 2

SPECIAL TRAIN'S from Culcairn second day, Depart 11.15 a.m.; Return journey leave Holbrook. 7.30 p.m. This train connects with the Mail train from Wagga…

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Yarrawonga Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 3

The annual show of the Yarrawonga Agricultural and Pastoral Association was opened on Wednesday in fine weather. The stock were…

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Denliquin Show. Entries Close To-morrow

The Independent · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

By the courtesy of the secretary of the P. and A. Society (Mr P. Fagan) a representative of this journal recently paid a visit of inspection to the society's grounds…

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Holbrook Show. Opened Yesterday. Fine Display of Cattle

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 3

Separated by 20 miles from Culcairn, where the annual show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday the Holbrook Pastoral and Agricultural Society…

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