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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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

Exhibition of War Trophies for War Chest Dat

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 November 1918 · page 3

Sgt.-Major Sidney Jones, best known as Fighting Jones, recently back from the great war, and residing in Albury, will exhibit on War. Chest Day his splendid…

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"Waxworks" Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

Messrs. J. G. Monaghan and A. de Josselin promise something unique in the way of entertainment at the Mechanics' Theatre to-night. A weird and wonderful…

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Performing Mice in Albury Quaint Exhibition at Australian Hotel

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 4

People in Albury during the last few days have heard of brown and yellow mice which loop the loop, race and trot on wheels, walk the tight-rope, and…

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Red Cross 'Xmas Fair. £450 Expected

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

The usual Red Cross 'Xmas Fair was held in Albury yesterday under weather conditions which should have been ideal for the ice cream and cool drinks stall…

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A. and B. P., A., and H. Society

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

The usual meeting of the society held yesterday at the rooms. The president (Mr. F. J. Belbridge) presided; also present: Messrs C. A. Baker. J. E…

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Improving the Albury Show Dr. Andrews' Suggestions

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 2

At the meeting of the Albury and Border Society on November 28, Dr. An drews put forth the following suggestion or improving the show:…

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Correspondence Secretaryship A. AND B.P.A. AND H. SOCIETY. (To the Editor)

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

Sir,—With reference to the applications for the position as secretary to the Albury and Border Pastoral and Horticultural Society, it would be interesting to…

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ANGLING. (By "Fair Play.")

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 4

A party of local anglers including Messrs Pearce, Beard, and Taverney, caught a nice haul of 60lb. up the Mitta on Sunday. Angler Morton landed one about…

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“Victory Fair.” a Child Competition

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 2

The “victory fair,” in aid of the Anglican Church at Berrigan, to be held in the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon and evening, bids fair…

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Appointment of Show Secretary. (To the Editor)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 4

Sir,—The preference shown by that influential public body, the committee of the Albury Show Society, for a gentleman already in a good position, against eligible…

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Correspondence Appointment of Show Secretary. (To the Editor)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 December 1918 · page 4

Sir,—May I take up a little of your valuable space to make a few remarks concerning the appointment of Mr Young, certainly I have only been a resident of…

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Correspondence Appointment of Show Secretary. (To the Editor)

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

Sir,—Mr. Gray is to be congratulated upon the very excellent letter which appeared in your issue of yesterday, and it ia to be toped that he will receive every…

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“Victory Fair.” Child Competition Won by Miss Ruth Ritchie

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 December 1918 · page 3

Many much-needed improvements have for some time been wanting at the Anglican Church at Berrigan, but whilst the war was in progress…

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