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Shows & fairs, 1903

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Aquatic Carnival at Taree. a Monster Gathering

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

New Year's Day in Taree was one long to be remembered, as the inaugural meeting of amusement in aquatic circles. It is a long time since this kind of sport has been indulged in at Taree, but we can…

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Tinonee Public School. Fifth Annual; Reunion, Exhibition of School Work, and Distribution of Prizes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

As usual, Tinonee was quite astir on Friday, the 19th nlt., when the local public school held its customary "breaking -up " function. Mr. D. J. Haves, the esteemed teacher. had spared neither…

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The Taree Show. to the Editor of the M. R. TIMES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 2

DEAR SIR,--As the Annual Exhibition at Taree is now drawing near, perhaps the few remarks hereunder will not be out of place, and exhibitors may assist the officials considerably in making just…

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At the Amateur Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 8

"She looks bettor corked up, doesn's she" "Much better." "And hor voice?"…

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M. R. A. and H. A. to the Editor of the M. R. TIMES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 4

Sir,-- In looking over the report of the annual meeting of the Agricultural society, I noticed S"t in answer to an application from the Chicago Jewellery Co., for space to exhibit their gold wire work,…

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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Prince Geraint and Fair Enid

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 7

One fine spring morning, when the Court was at Caerleon-upon-Usk, there was a great stag-hunt. The Queen, with only one attendant, set out so much later than the others…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Sydney

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 7

THIS well-known annual function takes place in the society's well appointed grounds on dates from 8th to 16th, April., Mr. Fred. Webster, the energetic secretary to the…

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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Prince Geraint and Fair Enid

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 8

One fine spring morning, when the Court was at Caserion-upon-Usk, there was a great stag-hunt. The Queen, with only one attendant, set out so much later than the others…

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M. R. A. and H. A. Annual Show. a Record Exhibition

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 3

As we went to press before the above Annual Show was concluded on Friday afternoon last, we were unable to give a complete report of the proceedings in our last issue, and herewith append the…

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Agricultural Society

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 2

A COMMITTEE[?] of the above was held last Tuesday, Mr. Davidson, M.P., occupying the chair. There was a large attendance. Mr. Hibbard apologised for the absence…

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Show Judge Convicted

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 8

A SHEEP farmer named M'Nab, Gippsland, was fined £500 for conspiracy to defraud by selling sheep from shows at which he himself had…

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The Macleay Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 4

The time is again approaching when the Macleay, as a producing district, wil be represented at its annual show. Although the season has been in many respects adverse…

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Post Macquarie Annul Show. a Successful Exhibition. Thursday afternoon

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 5

THE Annual show was officially opened at 2 o'clock the afternoon by Mr. B. Davidson, member for the district, who addressed a gathering of over 600 persons…

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Show Points

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 2

The Show opened on Thursday. There were 2500 entries. Exhibits in maize were magnificent. The Ring exhibits also are splendid…

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Port Macquarie Show. Port Macquarie

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 9

The Port Macquarie Show was opened yesterday by Mr. R. Davidson, M.P. The entries total 2500, which is a record. The show of maize is…

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The Macleay Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 4

All the arrangements are well advanced for the forthcoming show, and there appears every prospect of successful exhibition. During the past few months quite a number…

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Port Macquarie Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 4

The Port show was opened on Thursday last by Mr. Davidson, M.L.A., the attendance being very good, about 800 persona being present on the first day. There were…

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The Show

Macleay Argus · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 11

THE annual Show of the Macleay A. H. and I. Association will be opened on Wednesday next, the 25th instant, and continue on the Thursday and…

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Port Macquarie Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 6

SINCE my last this district has been subjected to some very hot days. But on Wednesday it got a bit cooler, and towards evening steady rain began to…

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The Macleay Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 4

All the arrangements for the opening of the annual show are well advanced, and in spite of an unfavorable season there is every prospect of a successful display of local…

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