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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

352 stories in Murray's papers · page 14 of 18

Fair Sailors. Where Ships Are Manned by Women

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 4

If a daughter of Britain were to take it into her head that a sailor she would be, and sign on as an A. B. the occurance would doubtless give…

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The Missionary Exhibition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 4

This function of the Australian Board of Missions, at present being conducted in St. Matthew's Parish Hal], really began with the Divine services at that church…

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Yarrawonga Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 3

The annual show of the Agricultural Society was continued on Thursday, the weather again being perfect. The society added now features to the…

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Walbundrie Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The seventh annual show of the Walbundrie P.A. and H. Society will take place on Wednesday, 2nd October. Entries are invited by the secretary (Mr…

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Narandera Show

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The Narandera Show was held last Tuesday and Wednesday, and, being favored with, fine weather the attendance was good, the gate takings on…

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The Salvation Army. the Spring Blossom Fair

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 4

The "Spring Blossom Fair" held in aid of and under the auspices of the Hay branch of the Salvation Army, took place on Wednesday and…

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Yarrawonga Show. Successful Exhibitors

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 1

The Yarrawonga Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s annual show took place on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. The entries in…

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Berrigan Show Entries Close on 4Th October

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 1

Entries for the Berrigan show close Friday of nest week. Already a number have been received, and from the interest that is being…

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The Skating Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 4

Notwithsanding the lateness of the season, and the warmth of the evening, the plain and fancy dress skating carnival held on Wednesday,…

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Melbourne Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 28

At the Melbourne Royal Show on Tuesday the attendance exceeded the number present on Tuesday last year by close on 7000 persons, the respective figures…

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Deniliquin Show

The Independent · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

The 40th annual show of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society will eventuate on Wednesday next, and given fine weather there is every reason to…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

The approaching flower show, under the auspices of the Corowa Methodist Church, gives promise of being a great success. The event will be held on…

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News of the Churches. Missionary Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 30

The missionary exhibition, conducted by the Australian Board of Missions, was opened in St. Matthew's Parish Hall on Monday afternoon by the mayor (Dr. W…

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Royal Show. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 4

Events in the ring at the show this afternoon—cause? great interest. Results were:— The "Buckley and Nunn" Hunter…

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Local Stock at Melbourne Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

Amongst the country prize winners at the Melbourne Show the name of Coughlan Bros., of Quat Quatin, is mentioned for three beasts which they…

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Mollie at the Show. Smithfield, Howlong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I have seen some nice letters in the "Banner," so I thought I would like to write, too. My mother has been in the hospital for three weeks, and…

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The Coming Hay Show. Entries Close on

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 4

As shearing is yearly getting later in this district, it is doubtful whether the Show. is going to be more advantaged by being held in the spring,…

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Holbrook Show. Result of Weight Guessing Competitions

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 3

Fat Bullock.—Actual weight, 1114lbs.; Thomas O'Keefe, 'Ten Mile" Station, Holbrook, first, 1115lbs., £3; Thomas C. Morris, Police Station, Holbrook, second…

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Henty Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 3

At the Henty show last week there was a record attendance. Principal Results:--Maiden Hunters: G. Knight, Twelve stone hunters: A. S. Mitchell…

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Albury Show Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held yesterday at the society's rooms. Mr. F. J. Belbridge (president), presided; also present:—Messrs. C. A. Baker,…

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