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Shows & fairs, 1892

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The Show Awards in the Art Section. (To the Editor of the Wagga Express.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 September 1892 · page 5

Sir,—The art section of an exhibition always forms one of its most attractive features, and this was conspicuously the case in the very successful show of Thursday…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 September 1892 · page 2

We are unable to give in this issue the weights of the [?]ceces in the fourth sheep test prize, in connection with the Wagga show, the judges not yet having handed in their…

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Show Honors for Kimo Stock. [By W.a. Robinson.]

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1892 · page 2

THE Kimo stock were successful in gaining the following prizes at the late Cootamundra show 1st prize for pen of 5 merino ewes 2 tooth, 1st prize for pen of 20 merino hogget wethers; 1st…

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The Show Awards in the Art Section. (To the Editor of the Wagga Express.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 September 1892 · page 2

Sir,—Having an earnest desire for the further prosperity of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association, I hope the committee will accept the offer made by Mr. Mulligan to…

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Pastoral Show Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1892 · page 3

MESSRS. R. J. Mitchell and Co. (successors to Wilkinson, Lavender, and Chapman, at Wagga) report having held their annual sales of pure bred sheep on the society's…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral Show Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 September 1892 · page 3

R. J. Mitchell and Co. (successors to Wilkinson, Lavender, and Chapman at Wagga) report having held their annual sales of purebred sheep on the society's…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true liber [?] when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, mayspeak free." Milto[?]. Thursday, September 15, 1892. the Recent Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1892 · page 2

ON all sides the fact seams to be admitted that the late M.P. and A. Show was the most successful yet held under the auspices of the society. To those who…

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The Albury Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 September 1892 · page 4

The annual show of the Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened on Wednesday. Though rain threatened at midday, the afternoon turned out beautifully…

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The Albary Show. (Abridged from the Banner.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1892 · page 2

UNFORTHNATELY the attendance yesterday (Thursday) was sadly interfered with by the weather. Rain set in during the night and continued at intervals all day. This of…

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Germanton Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1892 · page 3

THE annual show of the German Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on the society's ground on Wednesday and Thursday last. Heavy rain fell during the first…

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Junee Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1892 · page 5

President—Mr. A. J. Beveridge, J.P. Vice-Presidents—Messrs. T. C. Humphrys, J.P., D. Robertson, Miles Morris, J.P., and John Bourke. Committee—Messrs…

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Albury Show Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 September 1892 · page 3

Chas. L. Griffith and Co. report holding a Rale of stud sheep on the show ground, on Friday 16th, when they yarded 462 Lincoln rams, 157 Lincoln ewes, and 162 merino…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 October 1892 · page 6

A MEETING of committee was held in the Town hall on Wednesday night. Present—Messrs. W. H. Matthews (president), J. J. Miller, C. Loiterton, P. Harrold, H…

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Vienna Corn Fair. Unremunerative Corn Growing

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 October 1892 · page 2

About 5,000 people attended Vienna corn Fair, which opened recently. The event of the day, says the Standard's correspondent, was a speech…

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The Flower Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1892 · page 2

THE annual Flower Show, in aid of St. John's Vicarage, took place on Wednesday last at Fry's hal. The attendance was very good, and the results very satisfactory. It had been intended to…

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The Chicago Exhibition. the Dedication Ceremony. a Hundred, Thousand Persons Present. London, Oct. 22

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1892 · page 2

The ceremony of the dedication of the buildings erected for the Chicago Exhibition took place yesterday, and was witnessed by an enormous assemblage. It is estimated…

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Wagga Horticultural Society. Annual Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1892 · page 6

President, Mr. David Copland. Vicepresidents, Messrs. C. F. Bolton and Geo. sheppard. Hon. Treasurer, Mr. T. S. Gardiner. Committee, Messrs. G. W…

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Wagga Horticultural Society. Twenty-second Annual Spring Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 November 1892 · page 4

President, Mr. David Copland; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. C. F. Bolton, Geo. Sheppard; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. T. S. Gardiner; Committee, Messrs. G. W…

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The Chicago Exhibition. LONDON, Nov. 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 November 1892 · page 2

Through the Kindness of the officials of the Chicago exhibition, Dr. Renwick, the executive commissioner for New South Wales, had been enabled to make final…

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Chicago Exhibition Commission. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1892 · page 2

A MEETING of the Chicago Exhibition Commission was held this afternoon. The chair was occupied by Mr. M'Millan, M.P. A letter was received from Francis…

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