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Shows & fairs, 1919

373 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 19

Hardly Fair

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

It is a custom with most people who make up their minds to attend auction sales to go forth with the intention of buying some particular article. In…

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1919 Show Week Bazaar

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

A public meeting convened by the Mayor will be held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock, to make arrangements for…

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Easter Show Abandoned. Masks to Be Enforced. Increased Virulence Warrants Precautions

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

The Cabinet discussed the influenza epidemic all day on Wednesday. When interviewed tonight, the Premier, Mr. Holman, said:--"We are now in the…

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Royal Show Abandoned the Disease Spreading. Vigorous Action by State Cabinet

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 46

It was officially announced on Wednesday afternoon that the Royal Agricultural Show had been abandoned by order of the Government…

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The Influenza Menace Restrictions Re-imposed in Sydney. Sydney Show Postponed. Sydney, Wednesday night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

The Cabinet has decided that the Royal Agricultural Show should be postponed indefinitely. It is believed it will be abandoned…

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Influenza Epidemic. Increasing Anxiety in Sydney. Easter Show Abandoned. Masks to Be Worn in the City. Fewer Deaths in Melbourne. Stall at Camp

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 46

A meeting of ladies was held to consider the proposal made by Dr. Kennedy and the Isolation Camp officials that the refreshment stall at the camp should be…

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Abandonment of Easter Show Society Loses £7000 in Cash. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society this afternoon considered the extraordinary position created by the abandonment of the Easter show…

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The Abandoned Show. All Round Losses. Appeal to Government

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 3

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society, on Friday afternoon considered the extraordinary position created by the abandonment of the Easter Show…

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Our Show

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 2

We hear that it is on the tapis to convene a public meeting by circular at an early date of the town and district residents to discuss the…

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Royal Show Abandoned

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 2

A State ediot last week declared that, owing to the serious position of the pneumonic in[?] outbreak in Sydney, the Royal show at Easter…

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The Abandoned Sydney Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 32

Many producers who had intended exhibiting at the Agricultural Show in Sydney have been financially embarrassed as a result of its abandonment. Large and…

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Lavington Fruit Show Initiating a "Boosting" Campaign

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 3

If enthusiasm means success, then the fruit show to be held next Wednesday and Thursday at the Lavington School of Arts should be a pronounced success…

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Picture Show at Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 2

The 8-Hours' Committee will hold their picture show on 8-Hours' night at the Mechanics' institute, and are putting on a big three star programme. Constance…

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Wahgunyah Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

The above annual exhibition, which is to be held on Wednesday, April 16, at the Wahgunyah School of Arts, in aid of the Soldiers' Memorial ' Fund,…

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Royal Show Awards. Wheat, Wine, and Butter

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

It has been arranged by the Royal Agricultural Society to award the scheduled prizes in a few sections of the abandoned Easter Show…

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Berrigan A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held at the School of Arts on Friday afternoon last. There…

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The Show a Wonderful Exhibition "While We Live We Grow"

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

Lavington yesterday stepped into prominence. The Fruit Show was opened. "Seeing is believing." And many people now…

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Last Nights Exhibition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

Last night's session attracted a large attendance, many people making the trip from Albury. The various competitions provided fun for young and old…

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Opening the Show Mr. Belbridge Supports "Mails" "Boosting" Campaign

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

When a number of people were wedged in amongst the kaleidoscopic-colored tables of fruit exhibits, Mr. J. Brann, president of the Albury District branch of…

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Tumut Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 18

The annual show eventuated on Wednesday and Thursday hist. The weather was pleasant, rain having fallen the previous day, thereby settling the dust. The…

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