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Shows & fairs, 1904

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Major Taylor Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1904 · page 3

The following entries have been received for the undermentioned events, but it is quite possible that extra nominations will come to hand this morning:—…

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The Carnival of Carnivals

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 April 1904 · page 2

The carnival of carnivals of Wagga cycling history will take place next Wednesday, when the champion of champions, Major Taylor, has at enormous…

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Wagga Cycling Club. the Entries for the Major Taylor Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 April 1904 · page 2

Entries for the Major Taylor Carnival have rolled in very well. It is, however, still uncertain what the exact number will be as entries bearing yesterday's…

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Why Not a Commonwealth Exhibition?

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1904 · page 2

It seems as if Australia had accepted as an axiom the dictum "We must attract emigration to develop the country." Canada has shown…

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Cycling Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1904 · page 2

For the Major Taylor cycling carnival, which will eventuate on the Association Ground on Wednesday next, splendid entries have been received. Some…

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The Cycling Carnival

The Temora Star · Saturday 23 April 1904 · page 2

The Cycling Carnival held under the auspices of the Temora Bicycle Club on Wednesday last was, as predicted, a pronounced success. The…

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Needlework for the Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1904 · page 2

A meeting of ladies to revise the needle-work sections in the show schedule for 1904 was held at the M.P. and A. rooms, Gurwood street, yesterday afternoon. There…

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An Imperial Exhibition. to Be Opened Next Year. London, April 19

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1904 · page 4

Arrangements have been made for the opening, at the Crystal Palace, London, in May next year, of an "Imperial Exhibition." The exhibition its designed to…

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Wagga Cycling Club. Major Taylor Carnival. a Most Successful Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1904 · page 3

Judges: Messrs. W. J. Blake, E. Bellair and A. Cumming. Stewards: Messrs. S. Copland and G. Bellair. Referee: Mr. J. H. Wilkins. Clerk of Course: Mr. P…

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Fancy Fair at Bethungra

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 2

ON Wednesday a fancy fair and Bruce auction, in aid of the local Church of England, was held in Smith's Coronation hall, Bethungra, and proved a success…

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Big Sheep Prize. 200 Guineas at Next Wagga Show

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 2

The proposal to establish a grand sheep test prize of 200 guineas in connection with the Wagga show in assuming definite shape. The sub-committee appointed by the Show…

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Lessons from the Sydney. Show. Fresh and Dried Fruit Exhibits. Wagga Farm Exhibits

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 6

The collection of products at the Sydney show from the various State farms gave hundreds an opportunity of witnessing practical results (says a special…

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The Forthcoming Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1904 · page 2

A meeting of the Fine Arts and School Work Committee in connection with the M.P. and A. Association Show was held on Friday afternoon last. There were present:…

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Batlow Institute Flower Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 3 May 1904 · page 3

The animal show, held in aid of the Batlow Literary Institute, took place in the Batlow Hall on Friday afternoon and evening last. Ominous…

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The St. Louls Exhibition. Opened by Mr. Roosevelt London, Sunday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 May 1904 · page 2

The President of the United States. Mr. Th[?]dore R[?] in the presence of the A[?] member of the ca[?]ment and others at the Whu[?]. House…

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St. Louis Exhibition. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1904 · page 2

Three hundred thousand persons have already visited the St. Louis Exhibition, which is considered to be equal to the combined attractions of…

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The St. Louis Exhibition. Opening Ceremonial. London, 1st May

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1904 · page 4

The World's Fair at St. Louis, capital of Missouri, in tho United States, organised to celebrate the contenary of tho purchase of the French colony of Louisiana by…

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St. Louis Exhibition. Visited by Three Hundred Thousand People. a Magnificent Sight. London, Monday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 May 1904 · page 4

Three hundred thousand persons have already visited the St. Louis Exhibition which is considered equal to the combined attractions of the Paris, Chicago, and…

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Japanese Fair

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 6 May 1904 · page 3
Also in The Tumut and Adelong Times

The Japanese Fair, so long announced, was opened on Wednesday evening last, in Mr. W. D. P. O'Brien's spacious hall, the proceeds…

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