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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

24 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Correspondence. "Fair Play's" False, Farcical Fulminations. [To the Editor.]

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 6

DEAR SIR,—I hope, Mr Editor, you will be good enough to grant me space for a brief reply to that correspondent who has the caat-iron case-hardened cheek to call himself " Fair Play " It strikes me…

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Correspondence. "Fair Play's" Frothy Fanfaronade, (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 6

What stronger breastplate than a heart untainted? Thrice is be armed that bath his quarrel just, And he but naked, though locked up iq steel, Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted…

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Bathurst Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 10

The time for Bathurst's annual carnival is coming round again, and the certainty of a splendid show is very evident. It is fully expected that the entries will be…

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Sydney Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 9

FOLLOWING were the local prize-winners at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show which opened in Sydney on Thursday of last week : - THOROUGHBRED HORSES…

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Show Sales

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 10

At the Sydney Show sales on Tuesday the following sales were made :- On account of J. Mahony, Pitt Town. Br colt, 3yrs, by Tuxedo (imp), dam by…

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The R.a. Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 9

The value of the Royal Agricultural Show is not easily over estimated -it would be easy to underestimate it. It thrusts the importance of the country as a wealth producer under the noses of…

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My Trip to Newcastle Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 9

Will the Editor grant me space to make a few remarks re my trip to the Newcastle Show ? Having been chosen for the second time as one of the judges, I accepted the position, and along…

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Hawkesbury Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 4

THE following entries have been received for the various competitions—Wood chopping—T Alcom, J Clout, A Smith, A E Case. G Beecroft. Maize husking, all comers—J Gardiner, L…

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The Show. Hawkesbnry' s Gala Day

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 8

The 27th annual exhibition of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association opened on Thursday in bright, cool weather. Of course Thursday is regarded as an…

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Show Notes

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 9

Mr Ray Sullivan an a good second in the tandem race with Mr A. C. Greentree's pair, Deception and Deceive. With a little mord training they would have been hard…

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Show Social

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 7

The committee of the social arranged annually in aid of the parochial funds of the R.C. Church, Windsor, are to be congratulated on the gigantic success of the function…

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Show Night Concert

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 10

The committee of the Richmond School of Arts are to be highly commanded and congratulated upon their successful efforts to maintain the highest musical standard…

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The Show. Official Opening

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 6

AT noon on Friday the President of the Association officially introduced Mr Brinsley Hall, M P., to the large gathering who filled the main grand stand and the lawn in front. He said he was…

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The late H.D A. Society's Show. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 12

Sir,-During my visit to our late Show last Friday I had occasion in my rounds of inspection to renew my visit to that section which I am at all times deeply…

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Sydney Poultry Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 9

At the 10th annual show of the N.S.W. Poultry Club the following local exhibitors gained prizes :— J. Gillham commended for silver…

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The Late Show. H. A. College Exhibit

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 9

The principal feature of the very fine exhibit of the H. A. College afc the recent Hawkesbury Show was the fruit section, where dried, bottled and crystallized fruits…

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Correspondence. the Late H.D.A.A. Show. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 2 June 1906 · page 7

SIR, — As my name is being used in a most unwarranted manner in connection with the above, I think in justice to myself who has been the victim of vile lying…

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Correspondence. Tee Late H.D.A.A. Show. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 7

SIR,- I somewhat flatter myself on my consistency in all things, and perhaps I can congratulate myself more when one particular instance is more apparent to my mind than others, namely, in…

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Some awards at the Royal Agricultural Show,Sydney

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 9

The main Agricultural pavilion was crowded with produce grown by. we may say, some of the largest growers in the farming districts of NS. Wales. There were trophies from Murrumbidgee…

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Correspondence. A Jackass Railway and Show (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 11

Sir,—I quite expected a letter from my old friend Mr G C lo[?]nson re the agitation for a railway to Sackville Reach. Although the local papers may support such a line, those who are…

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