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Shows & fairs, 1904

266 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 14

Show Association

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 12 November 1904 · page 2

THE first meeting of the new committee of the Show Association was held on Thursday afternoon, at the Albion Hotel, when there were present Messrs W. E…

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The Young Carnival Success of Wagga Town Band

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 November 1904 · page 2

From further particulars to hand it would appear that the Wagga Town Band had exceedingly hard luck in not gaining the two first prizes at the recent…

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Melbourne's Horse-razzle. Society's Show and the Peoples Pleasure. Where Do the Poor Come In?

The Worker · Saturday 12 November 1904 · page 2

The Melbourne Cup of 1904 was but little different from any of the carnivals of the past thirty or forty years. There was the same parade of fine raiment on the lawn,…

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Miss Marie Narelle at the World's Fair. How a "Coo-ee" Broke Up a Concert

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1904 · page 2

In the Irish Village at the World's Fair at St. Louis there is tho Blarney Castle Theatre, and there (writes a correspondent on September 11)sings…

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Cycling Carnival

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1904 · page 3

At the cycling carnival yesternight Morgan, won the half-mile scratch race, Ellegard being second, and Pye third. J. McMahon, of Lochinvar,…

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Wirth's in Wagga. Next Tuesday's Gigantic Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 2

Wirth Bros. gigantic show comprising the Wild West Circus and menagerie, will be in Wagga on Tuesday next. The visit will extend only for two days with…

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Fancy Fair and Sale of Gift's

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

The committee of management who were responsible for the carrying stout of the above mentioned event, which is au annual function for the purpose…

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Wirth's Great Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

Wirth Bros' Circus and Menagerie may be expected in town by special train to-day, and the first performance takes place to-night, and will be continued on…

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District News. Colinroobie. Hospital Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 2

The carnival is aid of Narandera Hospital eventuated on Friday last, both Brobenah and Colinroobie uniting to make it successful gathering, and very gratifying must it…

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Barnet Fair Bill Bailey Burnt at the Stake

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 5

It has been said that Barnet Fair, like many other old-fashioned institutions, has had its day; but, judging by the thousands that flocked to the historic…

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Tumbarumba the Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 29 November 1904 · page 2

The eight annual flower show in connection with St. Jude's Anglican Church eventuated on Wednesday and Thursday last in the Victoria Hall, and…

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Wagga Poultry Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 2

It was decided at the monthly meeting of the Wagga Poultry Club held at at M.P. and A. A. rooms, on Tuesday evening, to hold a poultry show early…

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Cable News. Si. Louis Exhibition Closed. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 December 1904 · page 2

The great international exhibition at St. Louis has been closed. It has been visited by 20,000,000 persons…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 December 1904 · page 3
Also in The Cootamundra Liberal

At the meeting on Thursday afternoon there were present—Messrs F. Manning (president), Roberts, Ward (2), Forsyth (2), lately, McBeath, Mathews,…

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International Wool Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 December 1904 · page 3

The Governor, Sir Harry Rawson, opened the wool exhibition this morning there was a good attendance. Splendid samples of wool from various…

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Wool Exhibition. Speech by the Premier. (By Telegraph.) SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 December 1904 · page 2

The State Governor opened a wool exhibition to-day in the Royal Exchange. The display, which included several of the chief products of the…

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Interesting. a Little Exhibition. Speech by the Premier. Sydney

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 21 December 1904 · page 3

THE State Governor, Sir H. Rawson opened a wrof exhibition yesterday in the Royal Exchange. The displays included several of the chief produdte of…

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Our Stores and Shop Displays. the Christmas Show. Matthews Bros

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 December 1904 · page 2

This is the senior firm in merchant lines in Cootamundra, though the old Cootamundra stores were established first by a firm of pioneers. The firm of Matthews Bros. have…

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Christmas Show in Our SHOPS. Christmas comes but once a And when it comes it bright whear Matthews Bros. Railway Stores

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 21 December 1904 · page 2

Thia old established business has made due provision for the festive season, each of (heir spacious windows being well set out, one devoted to a well…

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