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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

16 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers

Nature Study Exhibition

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 9 February 1907 · page 10

The distribution of prizes in connection with the recent Nature Study Exhibition held at the Richmond School of Arts took place in the Richmond Public…

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Nepean Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 4

Following were the local prize-winners at the Nepean Show:— BLOOD HORESES. Stallion—D C Howell-Price's Projectile 1st and…

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Some Sidelights on the Nepean Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 16 March 1907 · page 7

Favoured with good weather the committee of the Nepean District A. H. and I. Society may be congratulated upon the results of their labours; and all who…

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Sydney Show. Local prize winners :— STALLIONS

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 30 March 1907 · page 4

Mr D C Howell-Price's blood sta'lion Projectile was awarded first prize (£10) and recorve champion in the 4 years old and over section, and first prize (£10/10) for colonial bred stallion…

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Sydney Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 6 April 1907 · page 9

Following are the local winners of prizes in addition to those published last week :— Percy Miller's St Elmo won the £15 prize for pacing stallion in harness. Same…

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The R.a. Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 6 April 1907 · page 12

THE R. A. Show is one of those fortunate compromises between business and pleasure which works admirably in both directions. To the merest idler it presents a varied and…

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The Bathurst Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 13 April 1907 · page 5

BATHURST'S annual [?] opens a Wednesday, 17th April, and continue on the 18th an [?] 19th. The exhibits in live stock, fruit, from produce and borticulture bids…

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For the Hawkesbury Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 4 May 1907 · page 3

M. H. Pulsford and Co. are showing Jackets, Furs, Golf Blouses, ready-made Skirts, fancy neck wear, Flannel Blouse lengths. For the cold weather white Blan…

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Show Night Concert at Richmond

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 9

RICHMOND folk look forward to show night as " The " concert night of the year, and their expectations of high-class music and refined entertainment were more them realised by the excellent…

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H.D.A.A. Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 6

IN many respects this year's show was superior to that of last year, particularly in the fruit and produce sections, while the draught stock was exceptionally good. The…

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Education in the Show Ring. Judges Giving Reasons for Their Decisions at P. AND A. SHOWS

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 4

AT this season of the year, when we hear so much about judging at shows, the following article from the " Agricultural Gazette," which seems to hit the nail right on the head, should be read with…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Hon. Swinburne and Parramatta Fruit Exhibition. [To the Editor.]

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 7 September 1907 · page 15

Sir,—I notice through the press that the committee in connection with the exhibition annually held in Parramatta have decided to ask the Hon. Swinburne, Minister for Agriculture, Victoria…

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Kenthurst Fruit and Flower Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 4

The committee of the Kenthurst School of Arts held held annual fruit and flower show on Saturday. Galston held a show on the same date, which tended to weaken the…

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The Buckjumping Show [To the Editor.]

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 9 November 1907 · page 8

SIR,—I must crave space to say a few words re the buckjumping show at River-stone the other night. Mrs Martini had a lot to say about, the public giving her a…

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Richmond Police Court. Thursday, November 7. (Before Mr F. T. Meares, P.M., and Messrs A. Matheson and H. Wood, Je.P.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 16 November 1907 · page 9

Arthur C. Anderson summoned Hector London for maliciously damaging one growing tree, valued at 10/-, in his orchard at Comleroy Road…

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"Fair Ada" and "The Rake". a Christmas Story of the Hawkesbury

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 14 December 1907 · page 20

Darklowered the clouds o'er Colo's Valp, The breeze of morn was now a gale. The river, swelled by summer rains, Had rolled its torrents o'er the plains…

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