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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

264 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 14

Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

At a meeting of the Parochial Council of St. Jude's Church, yesterday, it was definitely decided to hold the next show on the ninth day of November. 1903…

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The Show Sale

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

The annual show sales eventuated on the show ground yesterday to a fair attendance of buyers. Compared with last year's prices sheep realised better values,…

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The Show Social

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

The usual social in connection with the show took place in the Protestant Hall on Thursday evening and was largely attended. Mr. Edward Ingram, president of the…

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This Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

The Wagga Show has beyond all doubt been more largely patronised this year than of late years judging by tho constant stream of vehicles anil cyclists wending…

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Poultry Exhibits at Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 6

The poultry class of the M. P. and A. Association of 1903 will long be remembered as the record year. The excess entries would have been even greater only that 70…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Thirty-ninth Annual Exhibition. Another Pronounced Success

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 3

Anothor of the great annual exhibitions organised under the auspices of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association has now to be numbered with events of the past, and it is…

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M.t.c. Show Meeting First Day.—friday, August 21

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

Officials.—Chairman: Mr. E. W. Donnelly, Committee: Messrs. E. W. Donnelly, G. P. Wilson, J. J. M'Grath, P. Hann, L. Grieve, H. M. Baylis,…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Meeting. Successful Opening. Leading Event Won by Smoke-drift

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

Early yesterday morning indications pointed to a wet day, but fortunately the afternoon was fine, and with the exception of a rather keen wind the weather was…

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Show Notes. Weight-guessing Competition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 2

The bullock for the weight-guessing competition in connection with the Murrainbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Show was weighed on Saturday morning at Messrs…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club the Show Race Meeting. Second Day, Saturday, 22Nd August

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 2

Chairman, Mr. E. W. Donnelly Committee, Messrs E. W. Donnelly G. P. Wilson, J. J. M'Grath, P. Hann, L. Greive, H. M. Baylis. C. Douglas,…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Meeting. Concluding Day. W. H. Jordan Rides Three Winners

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 4

Very plesant weather favored the conclusion of the M.T.C. Show meeting on Saturday. The attendance was again good, and the racing of a thoroughly interesting…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Meeting. Concluding Day. W. H. Jordan Rides Three Winners

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 3

Very plesant weather favored the conclusion of the M.T.C. Show meeting on Saturday. The attondance was again good, and the racing of a thoroughly interesting…

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Wagga Show

The Junee Democrat · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 4

The 39th annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agriculture Association commenced on Wednesday a circumstances most gratifying to…

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The Germanton Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 2

It is not surprising to learn from Mr. G. T. S. Wilson, secretary of the Germanton P. A. and H. Society, that the support so far-aocorded the society in connection with…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our correspondent. the Show Admission Fee. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1903 · page 3

SIR,—Whilst congratulating the sub-committee on their well desorved success and many excellent arrangements of the show, it is only fair to point out that the scope of…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival. a Record Success

Coolamon Echo · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 3

The annual reunion of the above took place on Wednesday, the convincing ground being that of Mr Geo. Crocker’s farm, near the town, and…

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When M'Carthy Runs the Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 3

In our land we've a physician Who is hunting after fame. He's a real true-born magician, And M'Carthy is his name…

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The Germanton Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 2

The secretary of the Germanton P., A. and H. Society reports that the supports which is being accorded the annual show, which takes place on September 16th and…

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The Coolamon Carnival the Settling

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 2

The presentation of prizes in connection with the Coolamon Ploughing Match, Horse Parade, and Machinery Show, held on Wednesday, took place on…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival. OFFICIALS Patron Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, M.P. President Mr. Peter Iverach, J.P. Vice-Presidents—Messrs. John Swann and J. L. Roach. Committee Messrs. George Jennings, R. Higman, D. Bradshaw, C. P. Pratt, H. Button, J. O. Lucas, George Crocker, W. Lucas, Harry Withers, Charles Cox, J. Moloney, Junr., Jack M'Quillan, and J. Jacob. Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. W. Stinson. the Settling

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 4

The settling took place at H. J. Phillips Coolamon hotel in the evening, when the prizes won during the day were handed to the winners…

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