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Shows & fairs, 1902

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The Corowa Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 3
Also in The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express

In the matter of weather the Fates have shown decided favour to the Show this year, but there were not wanting those who, while not…

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The Show Ground. Rights and Wrongs. the Grazing Question

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 3

At last Saturday’s meeting of the executive council of the local Agricultural and Horticultural Society, a great deal of discus[?] a took place on different questions relating…

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Correspondence. the Show and Athletic Ground.to the Editor Berrigan Advocate

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 15 August 1902 · page 2

SIR,—At the present time the above ground is a bone of contention between the Agricultural Society for themselves and the Progress Association for the people. We do not care to…

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Corowa Show Mems

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 August 1902 · page 3

Messrs. J. and C. Howard, the Sydney implement firm, wish us to state that did not compete for the special prize offered at the late…

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Original Correspondence. Horticultural Exhibits at the Late Show. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 August 1902 · page 2

Sir,--Referring to a report of the pot plants, etc., class at late show, in Friday's issue of "Free Press," it is only fait to the society, judge and steward to state…

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Junee Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 2

Intending exhibitions at the Junce show to be held on September 3 and 4, are reminded that entries close to-morrow (Saturday, 23rd inst.)…

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Corowa Show Mems

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 2

In our report of the recent show Mr D. C. Young was credited with having won Mr. Thos. Parkin's special prize of £33 for the best rabbit…

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Vermonts at the Wagga Wagga Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 24

The exhibits of sheep at this show were larger than last year, notwithstanding the severity of the season. Coonong, Coree, Widgiews, and other well-known flocks were strongly…

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Hints on Preparing Horses for Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 12

Now that the annual spring shows are drawing near the owners of horses which they desire to show will be sensible if they devote personal supervision to the…

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Original Correspondence. Corowa Show--horicultural Class. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 2

SIR,--I trust that in corroboration and justification of your criticisms in the report of the into show, you will give me space to reply to [?]…

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The Show Ground. to the Editor of the Advocate

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 2

SIR,—In last week’s issue of your paper I read an account of the “mixed meeting ” of the local Agricultural Society, at which the member present, judging from their…

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A Captain's Protest. Sequel to the Corowa Show Competitions

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 2

In a recent issue we referred to the fact the teams selected to represent the local Fire Brigade in the two events at the Corowa Show had exhibited apathy…

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Original Correspondence. Pot Plants and Flower Class at Corowa Show. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 3

Sir,--Again referring to the Pot Plants and Flower Class at the late show, I regret very much that Mr. Rose should have had, as he says…

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Ot the Carpet. A. and H. President

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 2

At Just Saturday’s meeting of the A. and H. Society, immediately following upon the reading of the correspondence by the secretary, the President of the society, Mr. E. J…

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A. and H. Society Meeting of Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 3

Last Saturday afternoon the executive council of the Berrigan A. and H. Society met, there being present Messrs E. J. Gorman (chair), G. Kilpatrick…

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Germanton Show

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 2

In our advertising columns will be seen the date of the Germanton annual show, also dates of closing of entries, etc. The committee of this…

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The Show Ground. a Question Op Trustees. Still Another Phase

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 3

At last Saturday’s A. and H. Council meeting the much-vexed question of the disputed trusteeship of the local recreation-cum-show ground assumed a further interesting…

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Original Correspondence. Pot Plants and Flower Class at Corowa Show. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 3

Sir,--It is surprising how often, in discussion, a man who has no defence tries by dragging a red herring across the trail to divert the matter…

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Junee Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 September 1902 · page 2

The entries for the Junee Show which takes place to-morrow and Thursday show a falling off of 121 as compared with last year, the…

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