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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Tallangatta Patriotic Flower Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 4

Anzac Day was celebrated on Thursday by a flower show Splendid entries were received, and there was plenty of competition, especially in the flowers and…

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Corowa P. A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 3

The annual meeting of the members of the above was held at the Literary Institute on Tuesday afternoon last, when there were present Mr. H. Hay,…

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The Sydney Sheep Show

The Independent · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 4

The schedule for the annual Sheep Show in Sydney, which begins on June 27, has been issued. This year the Sheep Show will be one of the…

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Exhibition of War Trophies

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 3

The hall at the Literary Institute was well filled with an enthusiastic audience on Friday evening last, when Sergt. Major Glynn, of the State…

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Bowna Red Cross Sports Carnival

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 9 May 1918 · page 4

Most elaborate preparations have been made by the committee and hon. secretaries (Messrs H. F. Ogilvie and M. C. Daley) for the Bowna Red Cross Sports…

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Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council of the above was held at the secretary's office yesterday afternoon, when there were present;-- Mr. H. Hay…

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Gunbar Red Cross Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 1

The best thanks of the committee is hereby given to one and all who so generously gave their contribution, and also to those that gave their…

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Fair Promises Conceal Schemes

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 2

Newspapers refer to the Rumanian peace treaty as justifying the worst that lias been said about what Germany will do if she has the power. It is pointed out that the formidable…

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A Weakness of the Fair Sex Will Pay Any Price for What She Wants Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

Mr. R. J. Anderson, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Leather Industries Board, giving evidence concerning the prices of boots and shoes before the…

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Clash of Show Dates Between Albuby and Wangaratta "Albury's Position Is Clear."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 4

The clashing of the next Albury show, (which was fixed some time back for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 10, 11 and 12), with the Wangaratta…

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Show Dates Clash Albury and Wangaratta Wangaratta Committee Indignant Will Either Society Give In? Wangaratta

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

The clashing of the agricultural shows to be held on the same dates during the second week in next September at Albury, Wangaratta and Lockhart, as reported in…

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Bowna Red Cross Carnival Clashing Fixture Deferred

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 1

Mr. H. F. Ogilvie asks us to mention a very graceful act on the part of the Holbrook Race Club, which had intended to hold_a race meeting on King's…

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No Racing Ox Show Day. Decision Notified Yesterday, Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 4

Mr. J. Bowser, the Chief Secretary, stated this afternoon that, with the concurrence of Brigadier-General R. E. Williams, State Military Commandant, his…

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Fair at Coreen

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

On Friday next, 24th inst., a fair will be held in the Coreen Hall in aid of the Austrailan Red Cross appeal. There will be stalls of various descriptions…

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Show Dates Clash Wangaratta Society Stands Firm Wants Albury to Yield Wangaratta

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 3

The clashing of the dares chosen for the next Albury and Wangaratta shows was discussed by the committee of the Wangaratta society to-day, with the result that…

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Clash of Show Dates the Tallangatta Specials. Wangaratta Statement Contradicted

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

During the discussion by the Wangaratta society on Monday on the clash of show dales for the nest Albury and Wangaratta shows, Mr. W. Callander, as…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. the Adjourned Annual Meetings

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 3

The adjonrned annual meeting of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held An Friday afternoon last., Mr A. M’Nair…

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Clash of Show Dates Albury and Wangaratta

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 2

Says yesterday's Wangaratta "Despatch": The prospect of Albury and Wangaratta Shews being held on the same days this…

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Show Printing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

The tender of the "Corowa Free Press" has been accepted for the printing required for the next Corowa Show…

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Letter-box. "Advance Australia Fair." French Park

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my sixth letter to the "Banner." I have not written to you for a good while. Father is ploughing now. He has about two weeks to drill…

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