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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

200 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 10

Fancy Fair in Aid of Presbyterian Church

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 2

The fancy fair, held in the Variety Hall on Friday afternoon and evening last, resulted most satisfactory considering the drought conditions…

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Boxing Match Contest in Show Week

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 2

What-promises to be one of the most interesting boxing contests ever staged in Deniliquin will take place on show night (Wednesday, October 23)…

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Alston Windmills at Melbourne Royal Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 1

THIS year again the "Alsto[?]" Windmill exhibit was one of the notable features of the Royal Agricultural Show at Flemington…

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The Show Increased Entries

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

In a season when condition all round have been unfavorable, it is gratifying to learn from Mr. P. Fagan, secretary of the P. and A. Society, that…

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Rutherglen Show Record Gate Takings

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 5

Ideal weather conditions prevailed on Wednesday last, when the 46th annual Rutherglen Show, under the auspices of the Rutherglen…

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Philip Lytton’s Special Show Week Attractions

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

At the Lyceum next Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday, Philip Lytton’s [?] famous company of dramatic [?] musical players will appear after [?]…

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Corowa Race Club. £119 Profit on Show Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Corowa Race Club was held at the Court House Hotel on Monday afternoon last, for the purpose of…

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Grand Socials Show Nights

The Independent · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 1

Don't forget the Grand Socials on Show Nights (Tuesday and Wednesday), in the Mason's Hall, Excellent supper; popular prices and [?]…

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The Show Opened To-day

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 2

The Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s annual show was opened to-day. Weather conditions were pleasant. There were few competitions to-day,…

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Flower Show and Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1929 · page 5

Tho annual flower show and fair connection with the local Presbyterian Church, which took [?] Saturday, proved the most [?]…

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Berrigan Show a Very Creditable Exhibition

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1929 · page 2

Once again the annual exhibition of the Berrigan A. and H. Society has passed into history, and will be written in the annals…

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Berrigan Show. Sheep Dog Trials

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1929 · page 5

Two sheep dog trails were hold connection with the show. one being for dogs owned within a radius of forty [?] and the…

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Walla Flower Show Successful Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 3

The Flower show held on Saturday under the auspices of the Literary Institute was a most successful function in every way…

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Commercial Show Sale

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 2

Messrs. John McNamara and [?] Ltd, report having held a sale [?] sheep and pigs at the show g[?] Wednesday afternoon, when [?]…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 2

The twentieth annual flower show in connection with the Corowa Methodist Church will be held in the Literary Institute, this (Friday)…

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Deniliquin Show List of Prizewinners

The Independent · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 2

The Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural society's show was held on tuesday and Wednesday in fine weather, but perpetual clouds of dust…

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Hospital "Queen Carnival"

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 October 1929 · page 2

The following nominations have been received:— Queen of Charity—Miss Rita Carmichael…

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"The Paisy." Clever Show

The Independent · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 1

[?] Williamson Company's [?] in the [?] delightful. A do with a good deal of…

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Balldale C.w.a. Fair Benefits Hall Funds

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 3

On Wednesday the Balldale subbranch of the C.WA held a very successful fair in aid of the improvement fulds of the Balldale Public…

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Great Success Culcairn Fete and Flower Show Takings Amount to £127 Full List of Awards

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 3

The annual flower show and fete in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church were held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday, and were…

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