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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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Public Opinion. Musiic at the Show. (To the Editor.)

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 2

Sir,—Replying to some caustic criticism of the efforts of the Pleasant Hills Band, I think it is only fair to mention that the bandsmen travelled a…

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Junee Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

The 25th annual Show of the Junee P. A. and I, Association eventuated on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week in ideal weather, and the president (Mr…

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Temora Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

The receipts at the Temora Show amounted to £218 10/, which is only a few pounds below last year. The Red Cross cleared £103 from the luncheon…

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Flower Show an Interesting Exhibition. "When Spring unlocks the Flowers to paint the laughing soil."

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

Leeton School of Arts presented a pretty picture on Wednesday, when the annual spring show was opened. The season has proved somewhat late this…

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The Late Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

Messrs. D. H. M’[?]on and P. Iver-ach both guessed the correct weight of the bullock at the Coolamon Show last week, viz, 662 lbs. Mr. W. A. Lucas,…

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Late Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

The secretary, Mr. A. F. D. White, of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Society has received numerous expressions of sympathy from members…

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A National Policy. All Round Fair Play

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 4

Speaking at Bendigo, after the rising of Parliament, Mr. Hughes noralised on the disasters which have overwhelmed Official Labor. As one…

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Coolamon Show—a Criticism. (To the Editor of The” Review.”)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 2

SIR,—As one who has had bot few opportunities of attending the Coolamon Show may I be allowed to offer some friendly criticl[?] now (whils the event…

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Morrissey's Snakes Killed. Incident at Wyalong Show. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1917 · page 4

While Morrissey, the snake charmer, was demonstrating at the Wyalong show yesterday, one of the reptiles escaped and was run over by a passing…

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Victorian Spring Carnival. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 4

Thrice promises to start a warm favorite for the Caulfield Guineas. There are some inquiries for Bronzetti and Prince Viridis, while the…

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Confetti Carnival & Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

Already the carnival sprit is animating the sprits of Leeton folk, in anticipation of the grand carnival ball which is to take place next Thursday…

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Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 3

The spring flower show in connection with the Presbyterian Church was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday. The previous week the…

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Spring Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

The annual Spring Flower Show, promoted by the Narandera Methodist Church, was opened in the Public Hall on Wednesday…

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Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicks Only Fair Way

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 7

"I still hold the view that conscription is the only fair way by which we can do our shore in this great conflict for freedom. Any other way is unfair,…

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Clashing of Show Dates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 2

According to a report of the last meeting of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society strong indignation was expressed at the notion oil the committee of the…

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Spring Flower Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 3

The committee of the Red Cross has decided to hold Flower Show in aid of the [?]nds, on Oct. 26th and 27th, and the support of the public in making the function…

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Hay Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 7

The Hay Show was held last week in good weather, and everything passed off without a hitch, The entry was considered the biggest for many…

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Culcairn P., A., H. and I. Society. Next Year's Show Dates Fixed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 7

A general committee meeting of the Culcairn P. A. H. and I. Society was held on Saturday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. W. B…

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Russia's Task. Restoring Combativeness to Army. Kerensky's Address to Parliament. Germans Occupy Dago Island. Conditions on West Improve. Infantry Action Expected. British Airmen Show Superiority. Russia's Travail. Preliminary Parliament. Fighting Speech by Premier. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

Renter's I'ctrograd correspondent reports that the Preliminary Parliament opened at Matic Palace, and was attended by representatives of the…

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Lockhart A. & P. Society. Committee Meeting Profits of the Recent Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Commute of the Lockhart A. and P. Society was held on Thursday. Mr. W. Day (President) presided, and there were also present…

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