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Shows & fairs, 1906

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The Australian Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 January 1906 · page 2

The directors of the exhibition of Australian products, promoted by the Austrahan Natives' Association, and which was opened on December 20th…

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Around the Camp Fire. Give Yourself a Show

The Worker · Thursday 4 January 1906 · page 3

To, my fellow sinners all, who, in hope and doubt, Through the Commonwealth to-night watch tho Old Year out," New Year's Resolutions are jerry-built I know, But I want to say to you, "Give yourselves a show."…

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Narandera Bicycle Club. New Year Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 3

The annual Sports Meeting of the local Bicycle Club took place on Monday last, under favorable weather conditions, on the Gillenbah track. There was a good…

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Telegrams. Show Excursions Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 2

As a result of the request that excursion tickets might be issued for the ordinary trains on the occasion of country shows, the Railway…

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Coolamon Sports Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 2

Intending competitors should not lose sight of the fact that entries for several of the principal events set down for decision at the Coolaman annual sports on 26th…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 3

At the above meeting on Thursday afternoon there were present Messrs. G Attwood (pressdent), W. E. Ward, R. D. Moore, A. N. Ward, J Roberts, P. Magui[?]e, R…

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Show Association

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 2

The regular meeting of the above was held at the Albion hotel on Thursday afternoon, when there were present: -- Messrs G. T. Attwood (President), P…

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Harvest Home Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 January 1906 · page 3

A "Harvest Home" Exhibition was opened in the Royal Exchange to-day. All the exhibits were well arranged and the grain, displayed in bulk, in sheaves…

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Wheat Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1906 · page 4

An exhibition in illustration of the wheat harvest of the State was opened at the Royal Exchange, Sydney, on Monday. It is not on so ambitious a…

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New Secretary, Royal Agricultural Society

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 3

Mr. H. Somer has succeeded Mr. Fred. Webster as secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales; he has a thorough knowledge of agricultural and…

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Wagga Swimming Club. To-morrow's Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 2

The first carnival of the newly-formed Wagga Swimming Club will take place to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, and as the day, being Anniversary…

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Wagga Swimming Carnival. Successful Sports

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

There was a record attendance at the Anniversary Swimming Gala held in connection with the Wagga Swimming Club yesterday. The sports were held…

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Wagga Swimming Club. the Keiran Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

The initial carnival of the newly-formed Wagga Swimming Club took place yesterday afternoon, and was in every respect a decided success. The…

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Arbitration Committee Report. Drastic Alterations Suggested. Fair Deal for Workers Asked for

The Worker · Thursday 1 February 1906 · page 7

The following report of the Arbitration Committee was submitted to Conference:—Your Committee has given careful consideration to the present position of the…

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The Swimming Carnival

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2

The first carnival under the auspices of the Gundagai Swimming Club will take place at the river. near the bridge, to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon,…

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Election of Show Committee

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the M.P and A. Association takes place to-night in the Committee Room at 8 p.m. The principal business it to receive the report…

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To-day's Swimming Carnival Good Sport Promised

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 3

This afternoon (Wednesday) the initial swimming carnival, organised by the Gundagai club, is to eventuate. The committee anticipate a good afternoon's…

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The Swimming Carnival

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 2

The first carnival under the auspices of the newly-formed Gundagal Swimming Club was held in the river. under the railway bridge, on Wednesday…

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.Show Association

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Show Association Committee was held on Thursday afternoon, when there were present: Messrs. G. A'Hearn (President), W. Curly, F…

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The Show Schedule

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 2

Already it is time that some thought was being given to the drafting of some part of the Wagga show schedule, notably the section covering the industrial…

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