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Shows & fairs, 1898

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Germanton. (From Our Correspondent.) the P.A. AND H. SOCIETY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 5

A MEETING of the committee of the Germanton P.A. and H. Society was held at the School of Arts, Germanton, on Tuesday, 14th inst. There were present:—Mr. John…

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Show Ball

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 7

THIS ball was held on Tuesday night in Mr. W. Corby's commodious barn at West Jindalee, and it was a complete success, though the financial result is not large. The idea…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our Correspondents. This Coming Flower Show. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 2

SIR,—In looking through the schedule for the coming Flower Show, it struck me very foreibly the way it is arranged to suit the gardens of a few wealthy citizens, which…

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The Horticultural Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

Everyone will of course remember that to-morrow afternoon the Spring Show of the St. John's Horticultural Society will be opened in the Oddfellows' Hall. The time…

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Latest Sporting. the Cup Carnival. Training at Flemington. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 4

On the Flemington track this morning Merloolas did half a mile on the sand in 51 1/2sec., five furlongs in lmin. 6 1/2sec. On pulling up Merloolas showed signs of…

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The Latest. London, Oct, 25. Greater Britain Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 2

New South Wales has obtained 25,000 fact of sprea in the Greater Britain exhibition in an excellent position. TEST CRICKET MATCHES…

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St. John's Horticultural Society. the Spring Show. Good Entries and Keen Competition

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 2

The Spring Show of the St. John's Horticultural Society was opened in the Oddfellows' Hall, Wagga, yesterday afternoon. The effect of the severe season which has…

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Jeering Salisbury. French Newspaper Comments. "A Pitiful Exhibition." Skill of French Diplomatists. a British Blue Book. Britain's Unflinching Attitude. the Stock Exchange Excited. London, Tuesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 3

[?]nch newspapers commenting on [?]ation published in the Yellow [?] their decided antipathy to Great [?]efer with feelings of exultation to…

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The Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

The Spring Show of the St. John's Horticultural Society was continued and concluded at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening. The attendance was good, and the interest…

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An Autumn Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

THE proposal mads at the meeting of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association on Friday evening that an exhibition…

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The Wagga Show. Eighth Sheep Test. Result of the Competition

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 November 1898 · page 2

Mr. H. B. Greene, the Secretary of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, has received from the Technical College, Sydney, the expert's report on the…

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Great Circus and Menagerie. Fitzgerald's Mammoth' Show

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 6

IT will be seen by advertisement that big show is to be here next Saturday. The train which has been specially engaged for the conveyance of the circus consists of one…

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A Pastoralists' Conference. Shearing and Show Dates

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 6

A CONFERENCE of sheepbreeders and representatives of pastoral societies, convened by the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association, was held in Melbourne on Wednesday…

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Germanton. (From Our Correspondent.) the Recent Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 4

ALL prize winners at the last Germanton show may now get their cheques at the secretary's office. GOOD RAIN…

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M.t.c. Spring Carnival. a Successful Day's Sport. Big Fields and Good Racing. Trienid Wins the Handicap. Complete Arrangements & General Satisfaction

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 November 1898 · page 2

Race meetings differ only in degree. But degree is everything. Combinations such as strong fields, keen competition, and if last, not least, fine weather, are the main…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 8

AT a committee meeting on Thursday afternoon the attendance was small owing to other meetings clashing with it. Present— Messrs: W. Corby (president), F. Pinkstone…

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The Lord Mayor's Show

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

A great feature of the Lord Mayor's Show, was a car shaped like a ship, surrounded by figures portraying Brittania and Columbia, and other…

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Fitzgerald's Circus. a Big Australian Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

FITZGERALD Brothers' Circus will visit Wagga on Tuesday and Wednesday next and will give performances at their location at the rear of the Royal hotel. The…

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The Lord Mayor's Show. Compliments to America and the Colonies

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

The feature of the Lord Mayor's procession yesterday was a ship-shaped car, mounted with guns, and carrying figures representing Britannia and Columbia. There…

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Queensland. the Paws Exhibition. the Government Not to Be Represented. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 November 1898 · page 3

The Government has decided not to be represented at the Worlds Exposition to be held at Paris in 1900, owing to the inadequacy of the space allotted to the…

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