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Shows & fairs, 1907

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Gipsy Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 2

A Gipsy Fair in aid of the St. John's Organ Fund, and organised by Mrs. E. E. Collins, was opened in St. John's Hall on Tuesday night. The Mayor…

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The Show Ball

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 2

The annual show Ball held under the auspices of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, was held in the Masonic Hall last night. The…

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"Fair and Proper." Mr. Reid's View of the Increase

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 6

Mr. G. H. Reid, who voted for the bill, says he considers £600 a year a fair and proper remuneration for those members who are able to attend their…

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The Wagga Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 5

The weather for the above event was perfect on the big day, Thursday, and to-day, while the opening day was, owing to the…

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The Show Catering

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

The Wagga Show is, on the whole, so excellently managed that there is not much ground for complaint, however prone human nature is to…

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Third Day's Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 6

Musical Competitons.—Judge: Instrumental and Vocal Music. — Mr. G. C. Harper (W. H. paling and Co.). Sydney Judge : Elecution.— Mr.L. Macdonald. Judges. Club…

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The Show Social

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

The annual social held in connection with the recurrence of each Wagga Show was celebrated in the Masonic Hall last night. There was a good attendance,…

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The Show Jumping

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

The big jumping contests formed one of the most popular features of the Show. On the second day at Wagga these provided the principal excitement…

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The Show Secretary

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

It is a well-known and freely acknowledged truism that the success of any public function depends to a very great extent upon the energy, capability, and…

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Show Ground Accommodation

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

On Thursday the grandstand on the Show ground was uncomfortably packed, although probably not one in ten of the great concourse of spectators…

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Show Gate Takings

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 2

The gate takings for the three days of the show are as follow:—First, £52 1s; second, £286 11s 9d; third, £73 10s; a total of £111 12s 9d. This…

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Around the Show. Thoroughbreds

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 4

With the exception of the thoroughbred stallion championship, the prizes ottered for thoroughbreds were not keenly contested, but lack of entries in…

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Wagga Show. Second Day

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 4

Officers and Committee for 1907.—Patron His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson, G.L.B. President : The Hon. James Gormly M.L.C: Vice-Presidents : Messrs J…

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The Show Social. a Successfull Gathering

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 6

The show social held on Thursday evening was a great success, there being about 70 gentleman present. The arrangements were well carried out…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Meeting a Great Success

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 7

Officers.— Chairman: Mr.J.J. M' Grath Committee: Messrs J.J. M'Grath. E.W. Booty, F.C. Thomas. H.M. Baylis, T. W.Green, J.J. Scott, F. N. Oxley, E…

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Show Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 2

Messrs. Cumming and Bellair report having sold on account of R. F. Horsley, of Yabtree Station, one fat bullock at £21 10s, and two at £17 each. This,…

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Murrumbidgee Show Races

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 3

The above meeting commenced on Friday. Following are the results:—FIRST DAY…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Meeting. Successfully Concluded

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 2

Officers—Chairman: Mr. J. J. M'Grath Committee : Messrs J. J. M'Grath, E. W. Booty, F. C. Thomas, H. M. Baylis, T. W. Green, J. J. Scott, F. N. Oxley, E…

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Travelling Show Man Fined. Assaults Civilians and Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 4

Before Mr. Geo. Stevenson, P.M., in the Police Court yesterday morning, a travelling showman named William Laffon pleased guilty to a charge of…

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The Ladies' Column. Homely Fair

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1907 · page 4

Devilled Tomatoes.—Required : Two ounces of butter, two eggs, three large tomatoes, teaspoonful of caster sugar. one teaspoonful of dry mustard, a little…

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