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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

352 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 18

Flower Show at Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 30

At Wodonga a few evenings since St. Luke's Church of England held its fifth annual flower show and industrial exhibition. The rector, Rev. W. A. Williams…

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A Country Show. Walbundrie

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I went to the Walbundrie show this year. It was very successful. The attendance was satisfactory for a small town. There were about 220…

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Committee. Meeting. Improving the Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 44

Dr. Andrews stated that at the previous meeting, he had made, certain suggestions in regard to increasing the usefulness of the society, and he since amplified…

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St. Matthew's Flower Show the Concluding Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 3

Last night concluded St. Matthew's Flower Show which has teen highly successful. Good business was done and a big clearance made at the various stalls…

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WANGARATTA 1919 Show to Be Held October 14 and 15

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 4

After considerable discussion the committee of Ovens and Murray Agricultural Society has decided to hold its 1919 show on Octoter 14 and 15. The balance sheet…

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N.S.W. State Enterprises Some Show a Profit. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 5 November 1918 · page 2

The balance sheets for several of the State enterprises for the financial year show that the Maroubra quarry made a profit of £582, daring the twelve months…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1918 · page 3

The Annual Exhibition, in connection with the Presbyterian Church, came off here in the Federal Hall on Saturday last. Taking everything…

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Tocumwal Show. Additional Awards

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1918 · page 1

Although the attendance at the Tocumwal show on Wednesday of last week was good and the entries numbered over a thousand, it was…

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Sydney Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 2

The dates for the Royal Jubilee Easter Show in Sydney hare been fixed for April 14 to 20, 1919, inclusive…

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Show Night Concert

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 3

Owing to counter attractions the attendance at the concert held on show night on behalf of the A. and P. Society's funds was not as well…

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Hypnotism Exhibition in Albury on November 20, 21 and 22

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 11 November 1918 · page 4

An explanation and demonstration of the above interesting subject will be given by Mr. T. H. Betteridge in the Mechanics Theatre, Albury, on November 20, 21 and…

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Yarrawonga Repatriation Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 November 1918 · page 2

A splendid accompaniment to the preparations for the Yarrawonga Carnival next Saturday (November 16) has been provided during the past few…

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War Tank in Albury Exhibition in Aid of War Chest

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 2

A really genuine war tank will be in Albury on Saturday next, fresh from the Somme batlefield. It will be in charge of Captain Brown and a full gun crew…

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Yarrawonga Repatriation Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 2

The last opportunity is taken of reminding readers of this journal of the great street carnival, to be held la Yarrawonga on Saturday next (16th inst.)…

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The Methodist Church Annual Fair Opened

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 3

The annual fair in connection with the Albury Methodist Church was opened in the Mechanics' Hall last night in a spirit befitting the times. The proceedings were…

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The Methodist Fair. Concluded Last Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 3

The Methodist Fair, opened on Thursday night, was continued yesterday afternoon and last night. On the opening night about £50 was taken. There was…

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Show Prizes. Cheques Waiting Winners

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 4

The secretary of the Berrigan Agricultural Society desires to inform exhibitors at the recent shows cheques for the amount of…

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News of the Churches. Albury Methodist Fair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 November 1918 · page 19

The mayor (Ald. W. Cleaver Woods) officiated at the opening of the Albury Methodist Church annual fair last week. In his opening remarks the mayor said…

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The Most Patient People Must Show Annoyance at Times

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 4

Everybody has their hour of trouble. But people having any irritation of the skin have many hours, of trouble…

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Our Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 November 1918 · page 2

Now that the war is over and things are coming back to their pre-war state it is up to the residents of both town and district to "speed up" and…

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