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Shows & fairs, 1906

319 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 16

Items of News. Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

The following lenders have been accepted in connection with the forthcoming Show :—Pavilion Booth, Jos. Blight, £50 ; Grandstand Booth, Jos…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 2

Intending competitors should not lose right of the fact that entries for the ploughing events to be contested at the annual Ploughing Carnival and…

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Moving Picture Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 2

THE above, under the direction of J. and N. Tait, was held in O'Brien's Hall on Thursday night last. There-was a very fair attendance, and to…

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Closing of Wagga Show Entries

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 2

A final reminder is given to intending exhibitors, that entries for all classes except AA. BB and CC. in connection with the Wagga Show close with the…

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Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 2

The general entries for the Wagga Show closed on Tuesday, and have come in freely. The number, however, was not obtainable yesterday,…

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The Show Social

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 3

The annual Social was held on the evening of the second day of the Show at Rusell's Royal Mail Hotel. There were sixty-odd present, and the…

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Show Notes. the Attendance

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 5

The prevailing opinion in regard to the attendance at last week's show was that the attendance fell for short of that of the previous two…

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Show Week Amusements. Machanics' Institute Bazaar

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 5

The bazaar in aid of the local Mechanics Institute opened on Monday last week, and although the first two evenings dragged wearily…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 2

The Coolamon Annual Ploughing Carnival and Horse Parade will eventuate on Mr. V. Allen's farm, close to town, on Wednesday next, and, according to…

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Show Assooaition

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 2

Tho monthly meeting of the Committee of the Show Association was held at the Albion Hotel on Thursday afternoon. Present—Mr G. T. Alt wood (Pieaidenl),…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting was held at the Albion hotel, on Thursday afternoon. Present:—G. T. Attwood (president), J. P. Curley. A. N. Miller, J. J…

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Wagga Show. Last Year's Entries Eclipsed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 2

At this time of year, the Wagga Show and its prospects of success become the leading topic of local conversation, and a good deal of anxious interest is taken…

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The Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

While the figures published in the last issue of the "Advertiser" speak well for the prospects of the forthcoming Wagga Show—the grand total of…

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Stories of Colonial Life. a New Zealand Exhibition Contest

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 4

The various committees of the forthcoming New Zealand International Exhibition are covering the ground with admirable thoroughness. The…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival a Successful Issue. Coolamon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

The twelfth annual ploughing carnival and horse parade of the Coolamon district eventuated under the most favorable auspices to-day. It proved a record…

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Correspondence. the Wagga Show. The Editor "Express."

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

Dear Sir.—Now that our Show occupies so much the attention of the public I would like, through your courtesy, to put forward the claims of the…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our Correspondents. Wagga Show. Industrial Hall Exhibits. (To the Editor of the Wagga "Advertiser.")

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

Sir,—As the M.P. and A. Association have in their published arrangements for the Show next week evidenced a desire to study the public…

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Murrumbidgee Show Meeting

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

The following are the nominations for the principal events to be run at the above meeting on August 24 and 25:—…

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Fruit Exhibition in London. Victorian Exhibits Successful

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 3

At the second of the series of fruit shows in London, the Victorian exhibits obtained the highest award. The shows are bring held under the auspices of the…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival Some Stray Notes

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 2

The twelfth annual ploughing match and horse parade at Coolamon on Wednesday, the awards in connection with which were published in Thursday's…

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