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Shows & fairs, 1906

319 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 16

The Sheep-breeders' Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 5

The annual sheep show opened last week in Sydney, and proved most successful; the feature of the show being as usual, the merino exhibits from this district, though…

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Riverina Sheep at Sydney Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 5

It was generally admitted that there were more absolutely high class sheep forward than has been the case for some time, although there were very few…

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The Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 July 1906 · page 2

It would be well for intending exhibitors to bear in mind that the dates for the closing of entries for the Wagga show on August 22 and 23, are drawing near…

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The Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1906 · page 2

GIVEN fine weather everything points to a most successful exhibition to-morrow—especially from an attendance standpoint. Although the…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 2

The twelfth annual ploughing caruiva[?] and horse parade, which is one of the greatest features of the district will take place at Coolamon on…

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The Show Functions. Diverse Views. Political Speeches Banned

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 5

When the Wagga Show Committee are called upon to discuss questions connected with the social side of the Show there are usually many diverse opinions…

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M. P. And. A. A. Meeting. the Approaching Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held last evening. Mr. G. P. Wilson (president) occupied the chair…

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The Snow Carnival. Kiandra Ski Contests. Some Sensational Jumping Kiandra

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 4

The ski carnival was opened successfully on Saturday, in sp[?]e of adverse weather conditions. In the afternoon a blinding snowstorm swept…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival. Great Success Expected

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 2

The annual ploughing carnival and horse parade, which takes place at Coolamon on Wednesday, 15th August, is yearly becoming an event of greater…

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The Show. the Annual Carnival. Splendid Prospects for a Record Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1906 · page 5

The twenty-fourth annual show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association which takes place next Wednesday and Thursday, gives…

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The Kiandra Carnival

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 27 July 1906 · page 2

Owing to exceptionally bad weather—a dense fog enveloping everything, the whole of the day, with snow and light rain falling…

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Australian Exhibition. LONDON

The Temora Star · Saturday 28 July 1906 · page 3

In accordance with a wish expressed, at the recent Premiers Conference, the Agents-General have arranged to hold a United Australian Exhibition early…

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Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1906 · page 2

Sir William Lyne, Federal Minister of Customs, and Mr. P. M'Garry, M.L.A., have accepted imitations to be held at Wagga next month. Mr. W. S…

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Closing of Wagga Show Entries

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 July 1906 · page 2

A reminder is given intending exhibitors that entries for Clauses AA, BB, and CO (food and cookery, arts, and schoolwork and needlework), in…

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Wagga Show Privileges

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 31 July 1906 · page 2

A reminder is given that tenders for the booths and other privileges in connection with the Wagga Show are due for lodgment with the Secretary to-morrow…

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New Zealand Exhibition. Shipment of Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 August 1906 · page 2

Mr. W. P. Reeves, Agent-General for New Zealand, is shipping to the international exhibition to be opened at Christchurch in November next, 567…

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Jerilderie Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 6

The Jerilderie Show took place last week in fine weather, and the attendance constituted a record, over 1000 people being present…

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Show Medal

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

A very handsome gold medal is on view at Messrs. Copland and Co.'s business establishment, Wagga, and is being presented by Mr. G. Shirley, of…

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Narandera Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

The twenty-fourth annual show of the Narandera P. and A. Association was opened on Wednesday, in cold and showery weather. The sheep sections were well represented,…

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Show and Races

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

The committees of the above are working in harmony as to railway excursion rates, trains, and holidays. Cheap fares have been arranged,…

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