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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

324 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 17

Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Race Meeting. Trumper Wins the Show Handicap. Mr. J. J. M'grath Scores a Double. Officials

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 2

Chairman: Mr. J. J. M'Grath, Committee: Messers. J. J. M'Grath, H. M. Baylis, E. W. Booty, A. C. Chandler, C. Douglas, F. C. Thomas,…

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M.p. and A. Association. the Wagga Show Successful Display

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 4

Office-hearers and committee for 1908. Patron, his Excellency Sir Hurry Rawson, G.C.B.; president, the Hon. James Gormly, M.L.C.; vice-…

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Ganmain Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

Ganmain's first ploughing carnival and horse parade will eventuate on Mr. G. Cox's farm, about a mile from the progressive south-western town,…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

A final reminder is given that entries for the Coolamon Ploughing Carnival and horse parade, which takes place on Wednesday of next week,…

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Corowa Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

The Corowa show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23. There is a big list of entries, and over £400 will be distributed in…

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Junee Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

The annual show of the Junee P., A., H. and I. Association will open tomorrow, and continue on Thursday. Reports from the junction town…

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Murrmbidgee Turf Club Show Meeting. Successfully Concluded

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 4

Official.—Chairman, Mr. J. J. McGrath; committee, Messrs. H. M. Baylis, E.W. Booty, A. C. Chandler C. Douglas, F. C. Thomas, E. W…

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Show Judging. (To the Editor Wagga "Advertiser.")

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 3

Sir,—I have read with interest your timely and justifiable article in your issue of this date, re judging at shows, and as a steward in the…

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Correspondence. Show Judging. (To the Editor, "Wagga Express.")

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

Sir,—When one is disposed to make adverse comments upon awards made at country Shows, a charge of inspired motives is speedily made against the…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Race Meeting. Second Day—saturday, 29Th August. St. Trella Wins Riverine Plate. Officials

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

Chairman: Mr. J. J. M'Grath, Committee: Messrs. J. J. M'Grath, H. M. Baylis, E. W. Booty, A. C. Chandler, C. Douglas, F. C. Thomas,…

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The Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 2

A final reminder is given that entries for the Cootamundra annual show, which takes place on 15th and 16th September, close with the…

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Ganmain Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 2

Owing to the rain, the Ganmain Ploughing Carnival and Horse Parade which was to have taken place yesterday, was postponed until to-morrow…

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The Cootamundra Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 2

Prospects for the Cootamundra Show, which will be held on the 15th and 16th inst. appear rosy, so the secretary reports. A liberal schedule…

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Improving the Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 2

With a view to improving the M. P. and A. Association's annual show, the secretary, Mr. A. F. D. White, has written a circular letter to the…

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Ganmain. Ploughing Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 4

IT seems only yesterday since the idea took hold of the people of Ganmain to inaugurate a Ploughing Carnival and District…

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Germanton Show. Germanton

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 5

The Show to day was highly successful, the horses in particular making a good display. The hunter's contest was won by McLeod's Lockaver…

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Germanton Show. Successful Exhibition. Record House Entries

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 8

Office-bearers:—Patron, Mr. G.R. M'Laurin, M.L.A., President. Mr. Murdo M'Donald; Vice-presidents, Dr. Cameron, Mr. Arthur Hume, Mr…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

Much interest is being taken in the Coolamon interstate ploughing carnival and horse parade, to be held next Wednesday. September 9, which has…

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Lockhart Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

The Lockhart Show takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6 and 7. The sum of £300 will be given in prizes. The attractions include…

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Cootamundra Show

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

The attention of intending exhibitors at the above, which takes place on 15th and 16th September, is drawn to an advertisement appearing in our…

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