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Shows & fairs, 1909

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The Hay Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 2

The committee of the above Society met yesterday. There were present:—Mr A. G. Stevenson, vice-president, Rev. Canon Richards, and Messrs. Maclure,…

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Albury P. A. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 19

A meeting of the committee of the above Society was held on Monday. Present—Messrs. G. A. Thompson (president), J. R. Whitehead, G. P. Frere, F…

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Show Printing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 May 1909 · page 2

The tender committed appointed by the Council of the P. A. and H. society to deal with the printing tenders, met on Monday evening last…

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Australian Wools at the Franco- British Exhibition

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 2

An exchange says:—Probably the most attractive exhibits of wool at the above great show in London, which was recently closed, were those from the…

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All's Fair in War

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 May 1909 · page 3

"A tenderfoot once visited Tin Can," said a Weaterner, "and watched with interest the poker play. From salcon to baloon he passed…

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Imperial International Exhibition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 3

The bulk of the exhibits for the Australian Women's section in the new Imperial International Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush has not yet arrived…

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London Exhibition. Up-to-date Attractions. London, May 21

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 41

The Imperial International Exhibition, as the successor of the Franco-British Exhibition is called, was opened yesterday by the Duke of Argyll…

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Australian Wools at the Franco-british Exhibition

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 2 June 1909 · page 4

An exchange says:—Probably the most attractive exhibits of wool at the great show in London, which was recently closed, were those from the…

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An Autumn Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 2

We have heard that there is some likelihood of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society holdiing a horticultural show next autumn. The Matter is one…

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London Horse Show an Unprecedented Success. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 2

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The Horse Parade & Dairy Cattle Show at Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 3

The council of the Royal Agricultural Show has fixed, the dates for the Horse Parade and Dairy Cattle Show, and sales for August 3rd to…

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Olympic Horse Show. Successful Exhibition. London, June 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 June 1909 · page 42

A horse show now being held at the Olympia has proved an unprecedented success. Great preparations were made for it, and fully £40,000 was expended…

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Whisky on the Show Ground

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 June 1909 · page 33

At the Paddington (Sydney) Police Court Michael Toohey, who is licensee of the Park View Hotel. Darlington, was proceeded against by Sub-inspector Spence…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of the above Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Royal Hotel. Messrs W. R. Clarke (chairman), W. H…

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Albury P., A. and H. Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 June 1909 · page 18

A meeting of the committee of the above society was held at the society's office, Dean-street, on Monday. Present—Messrs. G. A. Thompson, W. A…

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Horse Parade and Dairy Cattle Show at Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 June 1909 · page 18

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society has fixed the dates for the Horse Parade and Dairy Cattle Show and sales for August the 3rd to August the 7th…

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The Coming Carnival Week. New Features at the Show. An Attractive Racing Programme

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 June 1909 · page 2

The coming carnival week at Hay promises to be of more than usual interest, due to the fact that the committees of [?] the Hay Pastoral and…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Horse and Cattle Show

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 17

The schedule for the Sydney Parade and Dairy Cattle Show is avail able, and contains several additions to that of last year. The new section for…

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Sydney Sheep Show

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 2

In every respect the annual show of the New South Wales Sheep Breedem' Association, which was opened on Wednesday at the Royal Agricultural grounds, ranks with…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Grand Champion Awards

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 2

The grand array of high class sheep on view at the New South Whales Sheep Breeders' Show in Sydney attracted a large attendance of keenly interested…

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