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Shows & fairs, 1887

18 stories in Mid North Coast's papers

Agricultural Show

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 16 February 1887 · page 2

AMID the contention of political partizans, the wrangling of opposing politicians, cries of Freetrade, Protection, corruption, good government,…

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The Wingham Show

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 24 February 1887 · page 2

THE next Wingham show is fixed for the 4th, 5th, and 6th of May, and the committee are using earnest endeavors to make it as successful as its predecessors…

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A Great Maize Show

Macleay Argus · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 3

IT occurred to the proprietors of the Prairie Farmer (Chicago) to get up a great show of maize; and this they have lately done, and it was successful in every way. The number…

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Show Sales

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 March 1887 · page 3

In consequence of the number of entries at the Show it was found impossible to hold the usual sale on the Show Ground, so the auctioneers,…

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The Dungog Show

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 21 April 1887 · page 2

Wednesday on the grounds of the Association the first annual show of the Williams River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was opened in somewhat…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 2

Mr. Alex. Wilson, M.P., introduced to the Colonial Secretary on Friday a deputation from the Agricultural Society of New South Wales,…

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Wingham Show. Special Prize

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 12 May 1887 · page 4

For best Carriage [?] for Breeding purpose not under 15½ hands, £2 2s…

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Wingham Show

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 19 May 1887 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee was held on Saturday last, the president, Mr. G. Hill in the chair. The stewards in all the sections were appointed and after the transaction of…

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Wingham Show

The Manning River Chronicle · Monday 6 June 1887 · page 2

On Saturday night week the entries for the Wingham Show totalled over a thousand. This augured a most successful event ; but Sunday and Monday the weather took a…

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Wingham Show. Further Remarks

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 2

Adverting again to the Agricultural show last week, it is worthy of remark that a vast improvement was noticeable in the quality of the exhibits in nearly all the…

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Agricultural Society.—committee Meeting

The Manning River Chronicle · Monday 13 June 1887 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above Society was held on Thursday last, with a large attendance of member ; the President, Mr. G. S. Hill, in the chair. An account…

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Miscellaneous. Fair Margaret and Sweet William

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 June 1887 · page 2

As it fell out on a long summer's day, Two lovers they sat on a hill; They sat together that long summer's day, And could not talk their fill…

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Agricultural Society

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 28 July 1887 · page 3

A committee-meeting, of the Upper Manning Agricultural society, is called for Saturday afternoon next, when a large amount of important work is to be done, including the…

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Flower Show. to the Editor of the Chronicle

The Manning River Chronicle · Monday 8 August 1887 · page 2

SIR,—Will you permit me briefly to suggest the Committee of the Upper Manning Agricultural society the advisability—nay, necessity, of doing something to foster…

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Farmer. Housing Show Cattle

Macleay Argus · Saturday 13 August 1887 · page 4

Comfortable and roomy quarters are essential in preparing cattle for show. Stall feeding is not the best system for show animals. Clean well-haired beasts do not…

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Upper Manning Agricultural Society

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 18 August 1887 · page 2

A special meeting of the members of the Upper Manning Agricultural society was held on Saturday last August 13, 1887, for the purpose of considering the ad visibility of…

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Agricultural Society

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 6 October 1887 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the committee of the Upper Manning Agricultural society was held in the school of arts Wingham on Saturday last…

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New South Wales Commission For the Melbourne Centennial Inter, national Exhibition 1888. Office, 9 Exchange Chambers, Sydney, 6th October 1887

The Manning River Chronicle · Monday 10 October 1887 · page 2

SIR,—I am advised by Mr. Robert Smith, canvasser under this Commission, of your willingness to use your influence in promoting the adequate representation of your…

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