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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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Fair Demands Must Be Met London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 3

In a leading article "The Times" says:—The Government has not yet produced an Industrial policy, while the country is threatened with insolvency. It should…

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The Royal Show. Record Wheat Entries

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

Although the average yield of wheat in New South Wales this season is small and disappointing, the samples harvested by the farmers have, in many cases…

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Lavington Fruit Show Dates Altered to April 9 and 10

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 3

It has now been decided to hold the Lavington fruit show in the Lavington School of Arts on April 9 and 10, instead of on the dates chosen in March. The…

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German Submarines on Show Several to Visit America Vancouver

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 3 March 1919 · page 3

United States officers have been designated to bring half-a-dozen German submarines to America. Vessels of all types are coming for exhibition…

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The Border Quarantine. Reduced to Four Days. Moama Show Ground May Be Used. Sydney, Friday, 3.15 p.m

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. B. J. Doe, M.L.A., wires under the above date: The quarantine detention at all crossings on the Murray River has…

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St. Patrick's Flower Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 3

St Patrick's Autumn Flower Show will be held at Theatre Royal on April 20 and 30, May 1. It will embrace exhibits of flowers, pot plants, vegetables,…

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The Lyons Fair an Australian Court. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 2

At the Lyons Fair the first week has been concluded and the business is now beginning to show signs of briskness. It is expected that the final week will prove…

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Corowa P.. A. and H. Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 2

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

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Leeton Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 23

The Yanco and Leeton Agricultural Show was opened on Tuesday. AH sections were well represented especially fruit and preserves. Most of the Yanco Farm…

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Sporting Mems. Autumn Racing Carnival. Oakleigh Plate won by Cielo

The Independent · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 4

Bearing testimony to their keen desire to take advantage of the opportunity which had been delayed for just on five weeks, consequent on the…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above Society was held on Thursdsy afternoon at the Roval Hotel. Messrs. M. Wyse (President), W. J. Stitt, H…

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DAYSDALE. Red Cross Fair

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 3

The promoters of the above, which took place on Wednesday night, March 5, have every reason to congratulate themselves from every point of view…

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The Royal Jubilee Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show, which will begin on April 14, are reported to be coming in very well. Numbers of horses, cattle, pigs,…

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Exhibition of McKAY'S CULTIVATORS

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

A public exhibition of H. V. McKay's Sundercut Stump Disc Cultivator and Sun Type Combined Drill and Cultivator will be given on Mr. J. A. Hogan's…

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Lavington Fruit Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 3

The schedules and prize lists for the Lavington fruit show to be held in the Lavington School of Arts on Wednesday and Thursday. April 9 and 10, are…

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Soldiers on the Land the Harden Conference a Fair Deal Wanted

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 1

The Fanners' Conference hold this week carried the following motions dealing with the settlement of soldiers on the land:—…

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Sydney Wants an Exhibition Hospital. Later

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 2

There have been four additional cases from the warship Encounter. The Government has called for a report concerning the suitableness of the…

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Violent Show at Guyra Astounding Damage Done. Guyra

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 2

Yesterday's storm at Guyra was the most violent experienced within the memory of the oldest inhabitants. The town has now the appearance of having been…

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Pneumonic Influenza Sydney Again Alarmed the Royal Show Abandoned Wearing Op Masks Made Compulsory Clean Country Districts Like Albury To Be Protected from Infection, SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 2

The authorities in Sydney are evidently once again thoroughly alarmed and aroused at the increasing number of cases of pneumonic…

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Agricultural Society's Heavy Loss

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The Government's recision is a great blow to the Royal Agricultural Society, which was looking forward to a record carnival. The officials were hopeful…

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