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Shows & fairs, 1897

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The Show Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1897 · page 3

The annual ball, under the auspices of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, was a most successful…

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Show Week Festivities. the Presbytery Bazaar. a Successful Undertaking

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1897 · page 2

A BAZAAR, which has for its object, the raising of funds to assist the congregation of St. Michael's R.C. Church in the erection of a new Presbytery, was opened on Saturday…

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The Show Social

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 8
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

THE annual Show Social was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr T. W. Hammond, the President of the Mnrrumbidgee P. and A. Association, occupied the…

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Show Night in Town. the Catholic Bazaar

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday nights the large tent, in which the bazaar is being held in aid of the Presbytery fund, in Fitzmaurice-street, was well patronised, especially on the…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Meeting, 4Th September

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 September 1897 · page 2

Chairman: Mr. E.W. Donnelly, Committee: Messrs E. W. Donnelly, C.H. Croaker T. S. Gardiner, G. Coleman, P. Hann G. P. Wilson G. Browne, John Cox, Jos. Hayes…

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Our Show. (To the Editor of the Wagga Express.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 September 1897 · page 2

Sir,—Allow me to thank you for your straightforward remarks about the show. The fact is the committee are of opinion that the show it like Artemns Ward's, " The…

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The Albury Show. Wagga District Exhibits. Albury

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

The Albury Show opened today, and favored with excellent weather the attendance was good for a first day. The Show in many classes was quite equal to that of last…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarlly endorse the opinion of our correspondents. the Show (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 2

SIR,—The presont is, I think, the best time to offer suggestions as to how to improve the Show, and bring it b[?]k to the proud position it held a few years ago,…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 5

THE committee met on Thursday night. Present—Messrs. W. Corby in the chair, G. S. Hay (treasurer), C. Howell, P. Harrold, J. McClintock, R. D. Moore, A. N. Ward…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinion of our correspondents. the Show (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 2

SIR,—I have read the letter, signed "A Member," in your issue of 9th instant, on the above subject, and I would respectfully state, for the information of your…

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Wagga Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 2

THE arrangements are well advanced for the Wagga Annual ploughing Carnival which is to take place at Mr. J. J. M'Grath's paddock, North Wagga, on Wednesday,…

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Adelong Day by Day. Murrumburah Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 2

Mr. C. Baker's Minute won the Lady's Hunters, and was awarded 2nd for the High Jump. Miss Baker, who also rode the lady's hack winner, was awarded first prize for best…

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The Junee Show. a Successful Event. [By Our Special Reporter.]

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1897 · page 2

THE tenth annual show of the Junee, Pastoral, Agricultural, and Industrial Association commenced yesterday under must favorable conditions, and will be continued…

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The Late Wagga Show. Securing a Public Holiday

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 September 1897 · page 5

In compliance with a request made by Alderman Williamson at a previous meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council the correspondence in connection with the…

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The Junee Show. Second Day. [By Our Special Reporter.]

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1897 · page 2

THE annual Junee Show, which was commenced on Wednesday, was continued on Thursday under most favorable conditions. The weather was all that could be desired,…

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Wagga Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1897 · page 2

THE annual carnival to be held to-morrow (Wednesday) in Mr. J. J. M'Grath's paddock. North Wagga, which is about a mile from the post-office, promises to be…

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Horse-taming Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1897 · page 2

PROFESSOR N. B. Smith, who has recently been appearing with much succcss in Victoria, will on Saturday evening at the Oddfellows' Hall commence a brief…

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The Show Social. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1897 · page 2

SIR,—Will you kindly allow me to say that, as one of the two professional men at the Show Social, referred to in your report in last issue, of the Pastoral…

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Wagga Ploughing Carnival Patron: Jas. Gormly, M.L.A. Committee: Messrs. J. J. M'Nickle, G. P. Wilson, R. Dunn, Sen., R. J. Dunn. T. Strout, J. Holliday, G. Lindon, C. H. Brunskill, Jas. Angel, B. Box, A. Brunskill, F. Best, G. Mackawuy, S. Power, R. Annas, W. J. Dennis, B. B. Bennett, and J. Simpson

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1897 · page 2

The Wagga Ploughing Carnival, which it is intended to make an annual affair, took place yesterday in Mr. J. J. M'Grath's paddock, North Wngga, and despite the…

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