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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

352 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 18

Clashing of Show Dates. Wangaratta Should Stand Firm

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee of the Ovens and Murray Agricultural Society was held at the Theatre Royal on Monday afternoon to consider a…

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Clashing of Show Dates Albury to Give in Recommendation to Commitee To-day

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 27 May 1918 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Belbridge (president of the Albury and Border P.A. and H. Society) on Saturday stated that Messrs. W. J. Wood (president). Geo. Maxwell and…

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Albury and Border P.a. and H. Society

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the above society was held yesterday. Present:—Messrs. F. J. Belbridge (president), E. F. Reid, W. Palmer, W. G. Whyte, V. F. Nagle,…

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Clash of Show Dates Albury Dates Altered to Sept. 3, 4, and 5. Wangaratta's Request Conceded. But Albury Does Not "Give Is"

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 4

The next Albury show dates were altered at a meeting of the committee yesterday to September 3, 4, and 5, instead of September 10, 11, and 12, as previously…

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Fair at Moulamein

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 2

In spite of adverse weather conditions, the fair inaugurated by the Moulamein branch of the A.W.N.L., in aid of the Soldiers' Comforts and Australian…

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Bowna Red Cross Carnival Big Success Assured

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 4

All arrangements are well in hand for the Bowna Red Cross Charity Sports to be held on King's Birthday (June 3) A most varied and attractive programme has…

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A.w.n.l Fair

The Independent · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 4

In spite of adverse weather conditions the fair inaugurated by the Moulnein branch of the A.W.N.L., in aid the Soldiers Comforts and…

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Clash of Show Dates

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 3

The next Albury show dates were altered at a meeting of the committee yesterday to September 3, 4, and 5, instead of September 10, 11 and 12, as…

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Red Poll Cattle New Section for Albury Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 3

Cattle breeders and others will doubtless be interested in the introduction at the next Albury show of a section, for Red Poll cattle—a breed that is now…

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Albury P., A. & H. Society. Show Dates Changed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 44

A special meeting of the Albury and Border P., A. and H. Society was held on Monday to deal with the trouble arising out of the clashing of the show dates…

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On the Soil. Agricultural Show Dates As Fixed by Conference

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 3

The natural outcome of the clash of show dates between the Albury and Wangaratta agricultural societies was the decision to hold a conference of show…

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Bowna Red Cross Carnival the W. Meat We Eat Splendid Entries Received. High Prices Criticised. Commission's Recommendations

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 4

Splendid entries have been received for the Bowna Red Cross Charity Carnival for Monday next (King's Birthday). The sections for sewing, knitting, cooking, Assuming that the policy of price-fixing is to be applied to meat the Interstate Commission, in a report presented to the Federal Parliament on Thursday makes…

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Bowna Red Cross Sports Charity Carnival To-day

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 3 June 1918 · page 4

To-day the annual Bowna Red Cross Charity Carnival will take place. A most ambitions programme has been arranged. Entries in the various sections devoted…

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The Henty Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 23

A meeting of the committee of the Henty P. and A. society was held on Saturday afternoon last at the Hotel [?]rennty. Committeemen present were:—…

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Show Meeting

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 2

A meeting of members of the A. and P. Society will be held in Mr Casey's hotel on Saturday afternoon next at 3 o'clock Further…

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The Show Schedules

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

The work of printing the schedule of prizes for the next Corowa Show is now well in hand, and Mr. John D. Fraser, the secretary, who has received…

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Printing Trades Unions Show Sense

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

The Printing Industry Union of N.S.W. has endorsed the action of its president and secretary in supporting the objections which have been lodged against the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival. £119/7/8 for Wagga Hospital

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 1

The financial result of the recent Police and Firemen's Art Union, conducted in Sydney on behalf of the public hospitals throughout the State,…

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Repairing Melbourne Exhibition £1000 to Be Spent After 38 Years Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 3

Repairs and improvements, estimated to cost £1000, are to be carried out at the Exhibition Building as the result of representations made to Mr. J. Bowser, the…

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Be Fair to Australian Producers Building a City at Expense of Country Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 2

Dr. Duvell, wheat expert to the United States Government, who was a guest of the Millions Club to-day, warned the people of Sydney not to build up the city…

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