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Shows & fairs, 1907

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Colonial Butter. Exhibition in London. Australian Successes

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 October 1907 · page 3

There were 125 entries of colonial butter at the Dairy Show. For salted butter, the first prize was won by Downes, Queensland; the…

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Adelong Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 11 October 1907 · page 2

The above show, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, gives promise of being a great success. A large amount of interest is being centred on the…

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The Adelong Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 11 October 1907 · page 3

ON Tuesday and Wednesday next the Adelong P. & A. Society bold their annual Show. The entries, numbering 652, closed on Tuesday last, and show the substantial…

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Great Buckjumping Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 11 October 1907 · page 2

Messrs. Waite & Dempsey's renowned Buckjumping Show which has been a source of great attraction to every city and town where it has…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Thursday afternoon. Present— G. T. Attwood (president), W. Corby. J. Roberta, J. J. Leahy, E. J. Forsyth, J…

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Franco-british Exhibition. Paris to Participate

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 5

King Edward having expressed a wish that the city of Paris should participate in the France-British Exhibition to be opened in London in May next, the…

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General Gables. LONDON, October 11 Franco—british Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 2

King Edward having expressed a wish that the city of paris would participate in the Franco-British Exhibition, the municipality hastened to send…

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Local and General News. the Farmer's Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 October 1907 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Wagga Farmers and Settlers Association was held on Saturday for the purpose of considering a schedule of prizes…

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Lockhart Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 October 1907 · page 2

A final reminder is given that entries for the Lockhart Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, close this evening. In spite of the…

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The New protection. Fair and Reasonable Wage. Mr. Justice Higgins's Opinion

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1907 · page 2

During tho hearing of Mr. H. V. McKay's application for exemption from excise duty on harvesters under tho Excise Taril Act, 1906, on…

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A Sydney Wool Show Room an Interesting Sight

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 October 1907 · page 4

The 1907-8 wool season is now in full swing, and public sales of the "golden fleece" will be hold weekly until about the end of February…

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Adelong Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1907 · page 2

THE fifth Annual Show of the Adelong P.and A. Society was opened on Tuesday last under very favourable circumstances. The weather was…

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The Adelong Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 18 October 1907 · page 2

THE above Show was opened on Tuesday last under most favorable auspices. The weather was all that could be desired, fine, with light clouds flying…

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Lockhart Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 October 1907 · page 2

The Lockhart Show Association has been favored with splendid support for the second annual show on Tuesday and Wednesday nert. The entries total…

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Adelong Show. a Marked Success

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 19 October 1907 · page 2

FIVE years ago Adelong folk hold their first show, submitting an £18 schedule. This week the fifth show was held in that town, when well over £100 was distributed in…

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Adelong. Fancy Fair

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 22 October 1907 · page 3

On Tuesday night a Fancy Fair was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Adelong, [?] aid of the funds of the Church of England. The proceedings were…

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Swimming Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 October 1907 · page 1

I learn that the Wagga Swimming Club contemplate a day's carnival on the Lake this year, if they do decide to da so I feel sure the Lake peojle will…

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The Lockhart Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 October 1907 · page 2

The annual Lockhart Show opens to-day, and continues over to-morrow (Wednesday). If the weather remains fine—and there is every prospect of…

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Lockhart Annual Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1907 · page 2

The Lockhart Grand Annual Show will take place to-day and to-morrow. The sheep dog trial, maiden trot and hunting trials will be held…

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Cootamundra A.P.H. and I. Association. Enlargement of Show Ring. Perfection of Trotting Track. Water Supply for All Purposes. a Commendable and Comprehensive Proposal by Mr. Francis Manning

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 October 1907 · page 3

Mr Francis [?] has given notice of [?] annual meeting of the members of the above society to be held at the Albion hotel on Tuesday, 12th…

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