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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

269 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 14

At Show Grounds to Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Everyone who enjoyed the rare amusement at the American Boys' entertainment last night will look forward to the oren air entertainment to-night in the…

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Woman Walks in Her Sleep After Visiting Picture Show Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

A constable found a middle-aged -woman talking in her sleep in Adelaide early this morning After following her for some distance he stepped a short distance…

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Fair Profits Commission

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 41

The Victorian Treasurer, Mr. M'Pherson, (announced the personnel of the Fair Profits Commission, provided for under the Necessary Commodities Control Act…

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Work of Fair Rents Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 31

The operations of the Fair Rents Court since its establishment in 1916, when reviewed in relation to the present scarcity of house accommodation in Sydney, are…

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Hay Swimming Club. Carnival Fixed for Wednesday Week

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

The first meeting of the committee of the recently re-organised Swimming Club was held in the Athenaeum on Wednesday night. There were…

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South Corowa Swimming Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 3

To-morrow (Wednesday) the annual swimming carnival at South Corowa, under the auspices of the South Corowa Parents and Citizens' Association, will…

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South Corowa Swimming Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival under the auspices of the South Corowa Parents and Citizens' Association was held on Wednesday last in very favorable…

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St. Patrick's Flower Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 3

We are in receipt of schedule of St. Patrick's autumn show, and must congratulate the committee on presenting such an extensive programme. The…

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The Swimming Carnival a Big Entry List

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

The following are the nominations for the various events at the swimming carnival on Wednesday afternoon. In the ladies' events the breast…

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Show Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Show Trustees was held in the Society's office one Saturday, Mr Laddle in the chair. Minutes of the last meeting were…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the council of the P. and A. Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal hotel. Messrs. M. J. Carew (president), M. Wyse, R…

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Motoring Notes. Motor Car Exhibition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

A meeting of representatives of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria and of motor car importers and allied traders was held in Melbourne last week to…

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The Wagga Show. Admission Fee Doubled

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 3

A proposal to increase the price of admission to the forthcoming Wagga Show to 2/ for adults, was agreed to by the [?]idgea Pastoral and Agricultural…

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"Fair Do" for the Han on the Land. Profiteering or Increased Cost of Production?

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 1

Sir,— at one time success was a virtue and the individual who, by his industry and organising ability acquired wealth. was esteemed and honored by his fellow…

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British Manufactures Touring Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 32

The Dominions touring exhibition of British manufactures, to visit the Common—wealth towards the end of the year, will arrive in Perth in December, and will…

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Leeton Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 22

The fifth annual show of the Yanco Irrigation Area Agricultural Society was opened at Leeton on Monday under favourable conditions. There were…

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Winning Show Pigs

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 16

"Have I any prize winners in my pig pon?" is a question ninny fanners have been asking themselves, during recent weeks. Some have said "Yes"; some…

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What the Scales Should Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 6

The production of fae rood on the farm and its proper utilisation with attention to all the details of management counted for much. It was useless to expect the…

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Methodist Conference Wants Prohibition; No Show on Good Friday; Lord's Prayer in Schools, and No Turks in Constantinople

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The Methodist Conference to-day decided to take all possible steps during the coining year to secure the successful passing of an Act for the prohibition of the…

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Seven in Family. Fair View, Ryan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my second letter to the "Banner." I like the Children's Page. We have had plenty of dust storms but no rain. My brother went to…

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