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Shows & fairs, 1902

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Parliamentary Visitors to the Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 August 1902 · page 2

Mr. Jas. Gormly, M.P. received a telegram form the Minister for Mines and Agriculture on Tuesday, stating that he had been in hopes of leaving sydney that…

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The Wagga Show. Hours of Parade To-day

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 August 1902 · page 2

Thoroughbred and Draught Horses and all Stallions, 10,45 a.m. Hackneys, Boy's Ponies, Maiden Jumpers, High Jumped HOrses, and…

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Wagga Show

The Junee Democrat · Friday 22 August 1902 · page 2

The thirty- eighth annual show, of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association was, opened on . wednesday. When most of the exhibits were judged…

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Germanton. P.a. and H. Society Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 8

A committee meeting of the Germaaton P.A. and H. Society was held on Saturday, 16th inst. The usual routine business was gone through. It was decided to retain the…

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The Wagga Carnival. the Annual Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 3

It is always cas[?] to particularise than to g[?], so somebody said some [?] ago, and the unfortunate scribe who is [?] to the duty of writing a…

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Show Social

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 2

The annual show social was held at the Protestant Hall on Thursday night. The president of the association (Mr. E. Ingram) presided, and there were about 70…

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The Wagga Show

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 2

IN our leading article we express our opinion upon this show; and our representative was highly pleased, agreeably surprised, at the general and remarkable…

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The Show Social

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 7

The annual show social of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association took place at the Protestant Hall on Thursday night. The president, Mr. E…

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Weight-guessing at the Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 2

One of the most popular forms of amusement at the annual show this week was the weight-guessing competition. The prize money totalled £14, of which…

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The Show. Ministerial Visit. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 2

"T. Williams, Esq., Secretary A.P.H. and I. Association. Regret, owing to press of public business, Sir John See will not be able to open your show, as…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Thirty-eighth Annual Exhibition. a Pronounced Success. Patron: His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson, K C. B. President: Mr. Edward Ingram. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. J. Gormly, M.L.A., J. G. Fletcher, and H. T. Davidson. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. T. S. Gardiner. Trustees: Messrs. A. Leitch, H. T. Davidson, and A. smith. Committee: Messrs. James Angel, A. Brunskill, C. F. Bolton, R. H. Caldwell, Harley D. Cox, C. M. Davidson, W. Devlin, E. W. Donnelly, R. Dunn, L. A. Fosbery, E A. Fitzgerald, J. A. Gunn, J. Hayes, P. Hann, T. Halloran, R. S. Heydon, F. E. Ingram, J. Jeremy, H. B. Jefforson, W. H. Mate, C. A. Macdonald, W. H. Mitchelhill, H. E. Mitchelmore, W. M. Mouritz, W J. Monks, G. J. Mulholland, J. J. M'Grath, G. M. M'Keown, R M'Intyre, J. J. M'Nickle, W. C. Rolls, W. Shaw, G. Sheppard, W. F. Stone, E. P. Taylor, G. P. Wilson. Secretary: A. F. D. White

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 3

The thirty-eighth show held under the auspices of what is now acknowledged to be the premier Pastoral and Agricultural Association in the State culminated in a…

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Junee Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 2

Particulars are advertised in this issue of the special train to be run in connection with the Junee Show, which is to eventuate on Wednesday and Thursday of…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carni­val

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 2

The eighth annual Coolamon ploughing matches, stallion parade, horse and agricultural machinery show takes place to-morrow, the convincing ground being…

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Murrumbidgee Race Club. Show Meeting. Success of C. Edghill's Stable. Jordan Hides Three Winners. Committee: Messrs. E. W. Donnelly (chairman), P. Hann, G. P. Wilson, W. J. Daley, W. Devlin, D R. Irvine, J. J. M'Grath, W. J. Blake, H. E. Mitchelmore, G. Coleman, C. Douglas, H. S. Eldershaw, L. Grieve, H. T. Davidson, H. M. Baylis. Judge: Mr. P. Hann. Starter: Mr. H. S. Eldershaw. Clerk of Seales: Mr. W. J. Daley. Clerk of Course: Mr. W. F. Stone. Handicappers: The Committee. Hon Treasurer: Mr. J. J. M'Grath. Hon. Medical Officers: Dr Warren adn Dr. Stoker, Secterary: Mr. D. R. Irvine

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 August 1902 · page 2

Although the weather could not be called altogether pleasant, it was sufficiently inviting on Saturday to attract a numerous gathering at the above meeting, the feature…

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Junee Show Entries

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 2

The entries in the various sections for the Junne Show indicate the allround depression consequent upon the drought. The total number of entries is 1,211,…

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The Junee Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 2

Intending visitors to the Junee Show, to he held on Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 to 4, are notified that a special train will leave Wagga at 9.40 a.m. on the…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Coolamon Echo · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 4

OFFICIALS:— PATRON—Thos. Fitzpatrick, Esq., M.P, PRESIDENT—Peter Iverach, Esq., J.P. VICE-PRESIDENTS—Messrs John Swann…

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Cootamundra Show

The Junee Democrat · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 2

THE Cootamundra Show was opened yesterday by the Hon. John Kidd the Minister for mines and Agriculture, who was accompanied by Sir W. J…

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Junee Show

The Junee Democrat · Friday 29 August 1902 · page 2

THE Committee of the P. A. and I. Association will meet to-morrow afternoon to make final arrangements for the show. The Secretary has all the…

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The Show

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 2

THE Show of 1902 is over and well over; had it rained as much in the morning as it did in the evening (though it amounted to little) the attendance…

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