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Shows & fairs, 1903

264 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 14

The Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 3

The weekly meeting of the committee of the ploughing match carnival was held on Saturday, 1st inst. Mr. Peter Iverach (president) was in the chair, and…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 4

A meeting of the Ploughing Carnival Committee was held on Saturday, 1st August. Present—The President, Mr. P. Iverach (in the chair), and Messrs. C. Cox, G. Crocker,…

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Forbes Show. the Governor's Visit. Forbes

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 4

The opening of the show yesterday was a great sucess, considering the drought that had been gone through. His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson, who was accompained by…

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The Coming Show. Wednesday and Thursday, September 16 AND 17. a Glance at Its Prospects

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

The time of holding the Annual Show in connection with the Cootamundra A. P. H. and I. Association is drawing very close—in fact, some entries have already…

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Narandera Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 2

The Narandcra show was held hast Wednesday and Thursday and considering the unfavorable season, resulted satisfactorily. Many of the exhibits were of…

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A World's Fair London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

A project has been started for holding a World's Fair at the Crystal Palace in the year 1906…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Coolamon Echo · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 3

The Committee of the above met on Saturday afternoon last. The president (Mr. P. Iverach) occupied the chair, others present…

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The Scotch Fair

The Temora Star · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2

A MEETING to make final arrangements regarding the coming Scotch Fair was held in the Presbyterian Church last Wednesday. The Rev. Anson-Smith presided, and there…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 3

A committee meeting in connection with the above was held on Saturday, the president (Mr. P. lverach, J.P.) being in the chair; and there were also present—Messrs…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2
Also in The Cootamundra Liberal

A meeting of committee was held at the Albion hotel on Thursday afternoon. Present—Messrs. W. Corby (president), F. Manning, R. D. Moore, J. Hoey, W…

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Wagga Show Arrangements

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2

Visitors to the Wagga Show are notified that special cheap excursion trains wiil run between Wagga and Albury, Lockharb and Harden. Particulars regarding the times…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our correspondets. Fishing and Fair Play. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 4

SIR,—Kindly allow me space in your paper for a few words in reply to "Angler." He can't see straight, or he would know the Fisheries Act does not allow anyone to…

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Show Sales

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1903 · page 2

At the Show sales to be held on Friday, good catalogues will be brought under the hammer. Amongst the lots to be offered are some splendid draught stallions,…

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Show Ball

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 August 1903 · page 2

The M. F. and A. Association Show Bad Committee must be compnmented on the success of the annual function, which eventuated last evening at the…

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The Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 August 1903 · page 2

The annual show of the Murrumbidgee. Fastoral and Agricultural Association opened yesterday and the day was devoted to judging. The task proved no…

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The Show Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1903 · page 2

The Show Ball, which was hold in the Protestant Hall last evening, was most successful and enjojable. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags and groonery…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Annual Show. First (Judging) Day. Patron: His Excellency, Sir Harry Rawson, K.C.B. Prsident: Mr. Edward Ingram, Vice-Presidents: Messrs. J. Gormly, M.L.A., J.G. Fletcher and H.T. Davidson. Hon. Treasurer: Mr H. E. Mitchelmore. Trustees: Messrs A. Smith, A. Leitch, and H. T. Davidson. Committee: Messrs. C.F. Bolton, A. Brunskill, H. D. Cox, Geo. Coleman, R.H. Caldwell, C.M. Davidson, R. Dunn, E. W. Donnelly, L.A. Fosbery, E.A. Fitzgerald, J.A. Gunn, J. Hayes, R. S. Heydon, P. Hann, T. Halloran, F.E. Ingram, J. Jeremy, e. Kerfoot, James Kelly, W. M. Mouritz, W. H. Mitchellhill, J.B. Martin, W. B. Morison, C.A. Macdonald, W. J. Monks, J. A. Mulholland, J. J. M'Grath, G. M. M'Keown, J.J. M'Nickle, W. C. Rolls, W. F. Stone, G. sheppard, J. Snodgrass, E.P. Taylor, R. Thompson, and G. P. Wilson. Secretary: A.F.D. White

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1903 · page 3

It is exceedingly pleasant to be enabled to record that despite the fears that were entertained on the subject, this year's Show of the M.P. and A. Association will…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Coolamon Echo · Friday 21 August 1903 · page 2

On Wednesday next the event of the year, so far as Coolamon is concerned, will take place, the occasion being the holding of the Annul…

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Ploughing Match Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

With favorable weather the ploughing match carnival here on 26th inst. will be exceedingly successful this year, and a big crowd is expected and catered for…

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