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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

221 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 12

Spring Fair and Prince Compenation

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 2

On Friday next, 28th inst., the Prince competition which is being conducted in aid of the Corowa R.C. Church, will be brought to a close, when a…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 2

This (Friday) afternoon will witness the opening of the above annual function, and judging from the entries which have already been…

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Motor Exhibition Remarkable Display Burchfield Bros. Social

The Independent · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 2

A very pleasant evening was [?] at the Masonic Hall on Monday night when Messrs Burchfield and Evans [?] Motors and prominent local…

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Two Days Show Improvement on Lat Year Adverse Weather Affects Gate Receipts

The Independent · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 2

In the midst of the Drought Deniliquin improved the Agricultural Show fifty per cent this year over last year, The weather was shockingly sultry and dusty on the first day, On the second day it was cool, but threatening, which probably was…

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The District. Booligal. the "Most Novel Show."

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 October 1927 · page 2

Two awful days of wind and dust helped to mar the attendance at this pleasant function, in aid of St. Alban's (C. of E.) Building Fund. It was held…

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General Motors in Balranald Interesting and Wonderful Exhibition Attended by Large Gathering

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 2

GENERAL MOTORS' VISIT TO BALRANALD WILL BE LONG REMEMBERED BY THE RESIDENTS. THERE WAS AN ELABORATE DISPLAY OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AND THE EXHIBITION OF ROCKETS, SEARCHLIGHT AND CINEMA PICTURES IN…

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Reviving the Carnival Week Tentative Agreement Reached P., A H. Society and Race Club Confer

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 2

At a conference of representatives of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society Corowa Race Club, and Chamber of Commerce, held at Mr. Norton's…

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Main Roads Grab Bruxner Does Fair Thing

The Independent · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 2

The Present of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. J. C. Watson) stated in Sydney that as a result of an interview with the Minister for Local Government (Mr…

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Corowa Carnival Week. Special Meeting of Dele-gates

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 3

A meeting of delegates representing the P. A. and H. Society, Corowa Race Club, and Corowa Chamber of Commerce, was held at Mr. H. G…

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Prince Carnival Over £207 Realised for R.c. Church

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 3

The Prince Competition, which had been in progress for the post few weeks, was brought to a successful conclusion at the Literary institute,…

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Rutherglen Show. Crop Competition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 4

Mr. J. T. Marx, steward in charge of this section of the show, reports that up to the present 16 entries have been received, and that he will…

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A Mystery Show Levante and His Comedians

The Independent · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 2

Levantc and his comed[?] appeared in the Town Hall on Tuesday night and established a name for clean and clever entertainment that…

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Benefit Picture Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 2

Next Monday night, 14th inst. a benefit, picture show will be held in the Austral Grounds, in support of Miss Alice Gullifer's candidature in…

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COROWA P. A. and Society September 4 and 5 Will be Next Show Dates Society Takes the Plunge

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 2

The Corrowa P. A. and H. Society Council at its meeting on Wednesday afternoon, demonstrated its desire to assiet in the revival of the…

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Euston Sports Carnival in Aid of Balranald Hospital Funds

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 19 November 1927 · page 3

In glorious weather a most successful afternoon's sports carnival was held an portion of the Easton golf links on Saturday, 12th inst., the hell…

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Albury Show Dates for 1928

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 26 November 1927 · page 3

The dates for the next Albury Show have been fixed for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 11, 12, and 13…

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Armistice Day the Women's Auxiliary Carnival

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 November 1927 · page 2

The street carnival, conducted by members of the Women's Auxiliary, on Armistice Day, proved very successful. The arrangements for the…

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No Reason for It. When People Show a Way

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 3 December 1927 · page 1

There can be no reason [?] reader of this who [?] the tor[?] of an aching back, the annoyance of [?] disorders the pains…

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Fair Rents. Sydney

The Independent · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 2

The Minister for Justice [?] has, in course of pre[?] amend the Fair Rents Act, [?] not be brought down in [?]…

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