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Shows & fairs, 1893

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Correspondence. (We do not necessarily endore the opinions of our correspondents.) the Wagga Show—combination Exhibits. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1893 · page 2

SIR,—A letter under, the above heading, signed "Member," and published in your last issue, calls for a brief reply. "Member" insinuates that a distinction…

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The Germanton Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1893 · page 5
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Owing to the rain having fallen almost avery day for the past fortnight, the committee of the show felt anxious about the weather. On Wednesday the weather was…

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The Junee show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1893 · page 2

THE Junee Show was opened on Wednesday morning. After several wet days the weather was beautifully tine, and there was a good attendance. Many improvements have…

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Junee P. A. and I. Association's Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1893 · page 5

The Junee Show was opened on Wednesday morning. After several wet days the weather was beautifully fine, and there was a good attendance. Many improvements…

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Albury Agricultural Society

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 10 October 1893 · page 2

At a meeting of the Albury Agricultural Society on Wednesday regret was expressed at the death of Mr. J. H. Smith, of Barna wartha, a prominent member of the…

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Wagga Land Board. (Before Messrs. F. W. Watt (chairman), A. Macpherson, and H. Baylis, P.M.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 October 1893 · page 4

The Wagga Land Board sat on Tuesday morning to give their decisions on three cases, viz.: John Maguire, o.c.p. 92-10; Union Bank, a.c.p. 92-11; and Joseph…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 6

A MEETING of committee was held on Thursday night. Present—Messrs. W. H. Matthews, J.P. (president), J. J. Miller, J.P. (v. p.), E. P. Barnes, J.P. (treasurer), J…

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Cooma Sheep Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 2

THE Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Society's annual sheep and horse show was held on Wednesday, but neither the show nor the attendance was up to the last…

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The Chicago Exhibition. New South Wales Exhibitors. London, Oct 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 2

THE following appear in the list of awards: —Harness and Saddlery. John J. M'Grath, Fitzmanrice-street, Wagga, for gentleman's improved riding saddle…

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Wagga and the Chicago Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1893 · page 2

IF the representation of New South Wales at the Chicago World's Fair has proved a rather expensive affair, it must, at the same time, be acknowledged it has had some…

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A Lady's Letter About the World's Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 October 1893 · page 2

The following copy of a letter received by Mr. J. A. Manton, of the Wogga Hotel, from a niece, resident of New York, who visited the Chicago fair in September last, will be…

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Flower Show

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 4 November 1893 · page 8

IT is not the fault of the church or of the society that may wish to take advantage of the omission that the local show of flowers is confined to isolated and sectional efforts…

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Wagga Horticultural Society. the Annual Show. Second Day

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 November 1893 · page 3

The Wagga Horticultural Society's annual show was reopened on Thursday afternoon and evening, when the exhibition was brought to a close. In the afternoon…

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Young Women's Christian Association. Christmas Cake Fair

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 December 1893 · page 2

This annual Cake Fair held under the auspices of the Wagga branch of the Young Women's Christian Association took place in the Farmers' Market on Thursday, and…

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