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Shows & fairs, 1900

326 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 17

Cake and Apron Fair

The Junee Democrat · Friday 24 August 1900 · page 2

WHAT is a Cuke and Apron Fair?" was a question, we-heard linked yesterday, and the reply was "You Day a'boh' to go in to buy six-month of…

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Narandera P. & H. Association. Eighteenth Annual Show. a Great Exhibition. Unfavorable Weather Conditions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1900 · page 4

The eighteenth annual show of the local Pastoral and Agricultural Society, despite the an pleasant weather conditions under which it was held, is voted as the most largely attended and generally successful one yet held…

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The 'Burrah Show

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 25 August 1900 · page 2

The first day of the [?] show was [?] under very unfavorable [?] a copious downfall of rain having occurred the previous…

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The Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 August 1900 · page 2

The most optimistic of the friends of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association cannot feel but deeply gratified at the entries which have…

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The Cake & Apron Fair

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 28 August 1900 · page 2

THE cake and apron fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church was continued on Friday night, in Doyle's Hall, and concluded on Saturday night, in St…

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Vanity Fair English Fashion Letter

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1900 · page 2

Our chiel excitement now lies in our travelling outfit. Certain it is that the ever useful blouse shows little or no sign of diminishing popularity. On the contrary…

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Wagga Show Privileges

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 August 1900 · page 2

The privileges in connection with the forthcoming Wagga Show were sold at auction by Messers. Tompson Jeremy and Co., at the [?]teruion hotel, on Saturday. There was a…

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Melbourne Sheep Show. "Eclipse," the Champion. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 August 1900 · page 4

The annual show of merino and long-wool sheep by the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association was opened in Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort and Co.s…

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The Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 August 1900 · page 2

IT is with feelings of satisfaction that we congratulate the committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association and the town and district upon the…

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The Show. First Day

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 29 August 1900 · page 2

The route to the showground was as busy on Monday as Tuesday, with the numbers interested in making preparation for the show…

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The Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 August 1900 · page 2

Exhibited would be welt advised to take notice of the advertisement relating to the time when the exhibits in Classes BB and CC will be received. We understand that it…

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The Cootamundra Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1900 · page 2

THE indillerent season during the first half of the show year was mainly responsible for the entries at the Cootamundra Show not being as large in some sections as last…

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The Cootamundra Show. Champion Sheep From Ours

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 August 1900 · page 2

The Annual Show of the Cootamundra A. P. H. and I. Association commenced on Tuesday. The indifferent season during the first half of the show year was mainly…

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The Cootamundra Show. Large Attendance—fair Display

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 August 1900 · page 2

NO less than 103 passengers left Gundagai by the special train for the Cootamundra Show on Wednesday morning, and the passengers picked up…

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The Show Sales

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 31 August 1900 · page 3

The show sales held on Friday last were the best attended and most brisk held for some years. Heavy drafts of large stock were yarded and the…

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Sporting. the Turf. Wagga Show Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 31 August 1900 · page 3

THE following nominations have been made for the events named below; the remaining races being still open for entries :—The Show Handicap…

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The Cootamundra Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 September 1900 · page 2

The second day (Wednesday) of the Cootamundra Show attracted a large crowd over 4000 people being present, notwithstanding that the weaklier was cold and threatening…

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The Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1900 · page 2

THE attention of the general public is directed to the fact that this year money will not be received at the show gates, but that admission will be by ticket solely,…

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The Show of 1900

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 1 September 1900 · page 2

What was wrong with our show this year ? That is a question which a good many people asked, home people and…

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Coota Show the Second Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1900 · page 2

The excursion train leaving Gundagai at 10 o'clock on Thursday last for Coota show was crowded. We went Coota was reached after an hour and a…

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