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Shows & fairs, 1889

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The Junee Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1889 · page 3

THE above Show was opened yesterday at the new Show grounds, Junee. Since their last exhibition the Association has secured new and extensive grounds, situated about…

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The Junee Show. Second (Show) Day

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 4

President: Mr. A J. A Beveridge. Vice-presidents: Messrs. T. C. Humphrys, Jas Beveridge, D. Robertson, and M. Morriss. Committee: Messrs. J.Egan, J. Hopkins, J. Quilter, C W. Cowled, G. Dobbyns,…

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Australia at the Paris Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 3

no means the least interesting portion of greatexhibitionin the French capital (says London Standard) is that devoted to the ish colonies of Australasia—not that that…

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Our Telegrams. Temora, Thursday. Temora Show

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 6

The Temora show this year promises to be very successful. Over 800 entries have been received, being an increase of 200 on last year's number. Noticeable increases are…

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Temora Show

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 24 August 1889 · page 2

THE third annual show passed off with great success. Fine weather prevailed throughout, and the attendance was large, fully 1200 people visiting the ground…

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This Year's Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1889 · page 2

THE entries for the M.P. and A. Show close this evening, and it can now be with confidence stated that in every respect the exhibition will exceed in attractiveness those…

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Our Telegrams. Cootamundra Show. Cootamundra

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1889 · page 3

The secretary of the show committee (Mr. James Connell,) was up to his eyes in business, the entries being numerous. All the classes filled well, some horses coming from places as distant as…

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Show Banquet

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 31 August 1889 · page 6

The banquet was held in the evening in the assembly hall, when nearly 80 gentlemen attended. Mr. C. H. B. Primrose, P.M., presided, with the Governor on his right,…

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The Great Show--1889

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 31 August 1889 · page 2

THE Cootamundra A. and P. A.'o Show of 1889 will long be remembered as a red letter day in the history of Cootamundra. There was…

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Cootamundra Agricultural Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1889 · page 2

ON Wednesday there was a large number of members and of the public at the show which was formally opened on Thursday. There were 35 exhibits in thoroughbred horses, 54 draughts, 196…

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The Show Banquet

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 4 September 1889 · page 2

WE complete our notes taken at the Show banquet below As previously described the tables locked very imposing. The only pity…

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The Show -- Continued. WE continue and complete our report of the Show in this issue. Agriculltural Implements

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 4 September 1889 · page 2

The following is the list of Messrs Matthews Bros. exhibits at the Show:- 1 cultivator, 1 scarrifier, 1 single-furrow plough, 1 2-furrow plough, 1 3-furrow…

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M. P. and A. Association Annnal Show. First (Judging) Day

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 September 1889 · page 5

THE twenty-fifth annual exhibition held under the auspices of the M. P. and A. Association was virtually opened yesterday, although so far as the general public is…

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Wagga Show

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 6
Also in The Cootamundra Liberal

THE 25th annual show of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association was opened on Wednesday with fine weather. The show ground is in admirable condition, and the district in…

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The Annual Show Dinner

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 2

THE annual dinner in connection with the M. P. and A Association exhibition, took place on Thursday evening. It was intended to hold the event in the large billiard room…

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M. P. and A. Association Annual Show. Second (Show) Day

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 4

THE carnival of the Wagga year is now over, and those who took part in it either as workers or pleasure seekers have a breathing time afforded them for rest and reflection…

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M.P. and A. Association Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1889 · page 3

IN our report of the late Show, in Saturday's issue a few omissions occurred, which it is desirable to supply. In the Trotters, for best trotting stallion, mare, or gelding, in saddle…

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M.P. and A. Association Show Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1889 · page 3

T. Edmondson and Co, (in conjunction with King, Minuett, and Co.) report having held on Saturday, on account of the Exeoutors of the late M. A. Donnelly, of…

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Tumut Skating Carnival

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 11 September 1889 · page 2

WE have been requested, from Adelong, to insert the billowing account of their skating carnival, at the same time being asked to compute it with the report…

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