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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Pollos and Firemen’s Carnival and Art Union. Opportunity for District Hospital to Benefit

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 1

On 7th January last the organisers and secretary of the police and fitre men's hospital carnival and art union committee in Sydney circulated all…

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Albury P., A., and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 41

A meeting of the committee was held at the society's rooms on Monday afternoon. Present:—Messrs. G. A. Thompson (president, chair), J. R. Whitehead, W. H…

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Tocumwal Show Ground Which Site.?

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

A matter of considerable importance was discussed at the annual meeting of the local A, & P. Society on Saturday last, in the…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 2

On the fourth page of this issue will be found the full prize schedule in connection with the above show, which takes place on Wednesday, 17th April…

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The Show Banquet Some Important Speeches. Prime Minister Refers to the War. Sydney

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

The annual show banquet was largely attended, those present included the Governor General, the Prime Minister the Minister of the Navy, the State Governor,…

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Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

It is notified in our business columns that nominations in connection with the annual election of a council and two auditors for the Corowa P.A. and…

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Wine Awards at Sydney Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Chambers, of Rutherglen, was the most successful, exhibitor or wines at the Sydney Royal Show. With eight entries he secured 23 points…

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The Motor Age Interesting Exhibits in Sydney. At the Royal Show

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 1

We learn that complete arrangements have been made by Messrs. Dalgaty and Co. Ltd., Sydney, for a particularly good motor exhibit at…

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Sydney Show. Successful District Exhibitors

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 1

The Berrigan district again received an advertisement at the Sydney [?] through the agency of Mr M. J. [?] The “Dandaraga”…

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Show Stock

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

The following sales wore effected at the Sydney stud cattle sales:— On account of Mr. J. G. Beddie, Forbes. —Glenoma Lady Harrington (Burrawang…

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Sydney Show Awards

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

The chief ring events at Sydney Show were:—The "Anthony Hordern" Ladies' Hunting Contest—T. E. Judd's Speculator 1, W. G. Weir's Chamois 2, A. L. Payne's…

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The Sydney Royal Show

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2

The attendance at the Royal Show on Good Friday easily eclipsed all records, reaching 109,000, compared with 99,000 on the previous Good…

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Accidents at the Sydney Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 32

The Dick "Whitting Ladies' High Jump at the Sydney show provided a veritable chapter of accidents. Mrs. H. M. Lanwworthy's Wait and See, at the first try…

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Wagga Racing Carnival. 116 Individual Horses Engaged

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 4

The entries for the Cup meetings of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club and licensed Victuallers Race Club closed with the secretary, Mr J. M'Alister, at 9…

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P. & A. Society. Show Fixed for 2nd OCTOBER

The Independent · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

After a lapse of several month the council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society held a meeting at the Royal Hotel yesterday afternoon. Messrs M. Wyse…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the above society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal hotel. Messre [?] Wyse (president) A.C. Fitznead, J. V…

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Picture Show Last Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

It is estimated that there was a £20 house at the picture show in aid of the Red Cross Appeal at the Theatre Royal last night, and as the expenses will be…

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Corowa P. A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 3

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

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 3

The above annual function takes place in the Literary institute to-morrow (wednesday) afternoon and evening and from all accounts it…

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St. Patrick's Flower Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 4

St Patrick's animal show will be opened nest Tuesday. Prize money amounting to about £35 is to be distributed, and nearly every…

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