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Shows & fairs, 1899

237 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 12

The Gundagai Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 2

As the Committee of the Gandagai Pastoral and Agricultural Society are now engaged in the preparation of the schedule for tho 1900 show, we would…

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"Fair Play."

The Temora Star · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 2

WE are in receipt of a letter signed as above, wherein, the writer complains that Mr. W. H. Matthews was appointed to judge the Dairy Produce at…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 3

The Epochal meeting to consider the Question of the Champion Prizes at the late show was held on Wednesday at the Royal Hotel, when there were present Messrs…

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The Flower Show. a Pretty Sight

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1899 · page 2

THE Church of England folk made a triumph of their Flower Show. They have had similar functions before, but were never previously associated with one so happily…

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Flower Show

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1899 · page 3

THE annual Flower Show, in connection with the Church of England was opened on Friday afternoon last, and finished up on Monday evening. The opening…

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Bicycle Carnival

Coolamon Echo · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 3

Cyclists and footrunners should not forget that entries for the various bicycle events close to morrow. October 21st, and for the footrace on October 28th. It…

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The Passing Show

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 4

"They seem to be [?] particular about the medical examination of the volunteers for the Transvaal." said the pretty nursing sister [?] "I see…

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Bull Fights in France. Brutal Sunday Exhibition at Boulogne. ["Daily Telegraph" Correspondent.]

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 3

IT is not often that a bull fight; by electric light takes place. I am told that in the full glare of sunshine the effects are more terrifyirig to the novice—or, to use an…

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St. John's Horticultural Society. Third Annual Spring Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1899 · page 2

THE third annual spring show of the St. John's Horticultural Society was held in St. John's Hall yesterday. In the afternoon, the attendance was not large, but in the evening…

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Federal Fair and Flower Show

The Junee Democrat · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 2

The eleventh annual Flower Show in aid of the Parochial Funds of St. Luke's Church of England, Junee, was this year combined with a Federal Fair…

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District Intelligence. Adelong. Flower Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 2

The public meeting, held in the Literary Institute on Tuesday night, was well attended. Mr. J. R. Creagh was voted to the chair. On the motion of Mr…

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The Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 2

The spring show of the St. John's Horticultural Society was continued in St. John's Hall, Wagga, on Thursday evening. The public patronage was fair. The exhibits…

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Another Exhibition

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1899 · page 2

The Premier says if a strong feeling is shown in favor of holding an Exhibition in Sydney daring 1901 the Government will have so objection to carrying out the…

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District Intelligence. Adelong. Flower Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 3 November 1899 · page 2

The adjourned public meeting was held at the Literary Institute on Monday night. Mr. Cre[?]gh was voted to the chair. A lengthy discussion took place re…

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Proposed Sydney Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 November 1899 · page 2

Putting the question without notice in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. J. Fitzpatrick asked the Premier if he intended taking any steps…

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The Lord Mayor's Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 November 1899 · page 5

For Londoners there is no need to describe the Lord Mayer's Show. For others we may say that it is a procession which is to be seen every 9th of November, when the new Lord…

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An International Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 November 1899 · page 3

The Premier states that be hopes to be able to devote Tuesday evening to the discussion of Mr. Law's motion about holding an international…

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Flower Show and Bazaar

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1899 · page 2

Wednesday and Thursday evening should see the Oddfellows' Hall filled with gay througs, partaking of the feast of flowers, buying articles both useful…

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The Proposed Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 November 1899 · page 2

On Tuesday evening the premier defined in the Legislative Assembly the attitude of the Government. He said he was not opposed to an exhibition if it…

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Parliament. Proposed International Exhibition. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1899 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly, The Premier moved the suspension of the standing orders for the purpose of allowing the House to discuss the question of holding…

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