Dubbo Murder. Execution of Moore.—a Brutal Exhibition
THOMAS Moore, the Brennan's Bend murderer, was executed at Dubbo on Thursday morning. He was calm and firm to the last, and responded to the service recited by…
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The Sydney Engineering and Electrical Exhibition. '
ON Saturday afternoon last the above exhibition in the old building prince Alfred Park, was opened by His Excellency the Governor with considerable amount of eclat. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Annual Sales of Stud Sheep. Prospect of a Good Show
The annual show of stud sheep which is to be opened at the Agricultural Ground on Friday, under the auspices of the New South Wales Sheep breeders Association promises…
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The poultry show which was formally opened to-day is a splendid exhibition. Cootamundra scored first honours in Langshans, by Mr. C. E. Attwood taking first…
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THE New South Wales Sheep Breeders' Association show was officially opened to-day by the Governor, who was presented with an address, which stated that the year had…
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THE decision of the Pastoral and Agricultural Association to depart from the old custom of admitting childrens' exhibits to the show without entrance fee has been the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coming Show. Active Preparations
AT the committee meeting on Thursday there were present Messrs. E. G. Matthews (v. p. in the chair), Corby, Hay Howell, Ward, Gilmore, Elliott, Dickson, A'twood…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Carnival Sports. Settling—balancing Up. Noble Contribution to Hospital
AT the final meeting of the above committee on Monday—the Record Reign Carnival Sports committee—there were present Messrs. Stratton (Mayor aud chairman)…
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ON Thursday afternoon there was a muster of 15 committee men on the show ground in special meeting, to re-consider the question of the hunters' jumps and improvements…
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THE prize schedule for the forthcoming Wagga show, which has just been issued follows very much on the lines of those of previous years, and the prospects…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Funeral of the Calvert Explorers. Impressive Ceremony at the Exhibition Building
THE [?]uria, of he ladies of Mr. C. F. Wells, and Mr. G. L. James, members of the Calvert expedition, who died of thirst [?] J[?]hanus Springs, took place in Adelaide on Sunday,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Germanton. (From Our Correspondent.) the Show
At a committee meeting of the Germanton P. A. and H. Society, on Friday last, the matter of the forthcoming show was the principal topic, and the severity of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jerilderie Show
THE twenty-seventh annual show of the Riverina Agricultural Society came off at Jerilderie on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather was beautifully fine on both days,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinion of our correspondents. the Show Schedule. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)
SIR.—I am requested to state that a restriction not intended by [?]ne donor, appears in section 381 of the M.P. and A. Association prize catalogue. The section should read:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Junee Cycling Carnival. President: Mr. B. D. Sweetland. Treasurer: Mr. C. A. McKinnon. Secretary: Mr. W. J. Gray. Judge: Mr. T. C. Humphrys. Starter: Mr. A. Bennelt. Timekeepers: Messrs. B. D. Sweetland and W. R. Gray. Laptakers: Messrs. H. Wilkinson, A. Grant, C. Scobie, and C. Pegg. Referees: Messrs. H.H. Patterson, D. Benjamin, the Timekeepers, and the Secretary. Number and Color Steward: Mr. W. J. Gray. Racing Board: The Officials
THE first annual carnival under ths auspices of the Junes Bicycle Club, a branch of the League of Wheelmen, was held on the Junee racecourse yesterday. The weather was fine…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sporting Notes. Races to Come. Corowa Race Club Winter Meeting—Wednesday, August 18. Contamundra Turf Club Spring Meeting— Friday, August 27. W[?]t Wyalong Pony and Galloway Race Club—Monday and Tuesday, October 4 and 5. M.T.C. Show Meeting—Saturday, September 4. Albury Race Club September Meeting— Friday, September 10
Contrary to general expectations, very few horses fell out of the two Gups on Mouday, when first acceptances were declared, but no doubt before the day the lists will…
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ACTIVE preparations are being made by the committee for the annual show. The works committee are carrying out the erection of new jumps. ticket boxes at the gates, some…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Show Ball Committee. Meeting of Ladies
A MEETING of ladies was held at the M.P. and A. A. Rooms on Thursday afternoon to consider the arrangements for the Show Ball. There was a fair attendance, and the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The "Sydney Mail" Wagga Show Number
THAT excellent illustrated weekly journal, the "Sydney Mail," which is issuod by the proprietors of the " Sydney Morning Herald," will devote special attontion to the…
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THE committee met on Thursday night. Present—Messrs. J. J. Miller (v.p.) in the chair, E. G. Matthews (v.p.), G. S. Hay (treasurer), W. H. Matthews, P. Harrold…
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