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Shows & fairs, 1908

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The Methodist Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 4

The Annual Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition in connection with the Methodist Church will open on Wednesday next in the…

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Licensed Victuallers'race Meeting a Fair Profit Made

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 2

THE first race meeting under the ausptecs of the recently-formed Licensed Victuallers Association at Gundagai, took place on the local racecourse on…

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Show Social

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 20 October 1908 · page 3

The Smoke Social under the auspices of the Adelong P. and A. Association took place in Cassin's Hall on the second night of the Show, and…

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Presbyterian Sale of Gifts and Fancy Fair

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 20 October 1908 · page 2

THE unfavorable weather and counter attractions during the end of last week considerably militated against the success of the sale of gifts and…

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Opening of the Victorian Fair. Speeches by Federal and State Leaders. Messrs. Fisher and Prendergast on Present Local Conditions

The Worker · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 21

The Fair promoted by the Women's Organizing Committee of the Victorian Political Labor Council was opened on Saturday, October 17, by Mr. Andrew…

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Ploughing Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 6

The ordinary and what proved to be the final meeting of the above was held on Saturday. Mr. D. McPherson presiding…

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Corowa Show Milling Test

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 2

The wheat competition at the last Corowa shew included a milling test, and the result shows a win for Mr. George Lindon, ol "Clonnegonnell,"…

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Local & General News Corowa Show Milling Test

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 2

The wheat competition at the last Corowa Show included a milling test, an the results show a win for Mr Geo. Lindon, of "Clonnegonnell."…

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Date of Fair

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 4

It was resolved on the motion of Messrs. Broadribb and Stout that the annual 'farmers' fair in connection with the Association take place in the…

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At the Labor Fair

The Worker · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 15

To one who sees the "old Trades Hall," and the new Trades Hall, for the first time, there is a surprise and a parallel. The new building is so fine, 60 broad, and…

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Wagga's Spring Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 2

The first show of the recently-formed Wagga Horticultural Society will take place in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday nest, November 5th. An…

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Church of England Flower Show. a Great Success

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 2

FROM every point of view the Flower Show in aid of the general fund of the Church of England, which was opened by the Mayor on Wednesday afternoon…

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Jumble Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2
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The lady parishioners of St John's Church were instrumental in promoting a Jumble fair, which was held in the Church Hall last evening for the…

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Easter Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which holds its annual Commonwealth District Competition from the 6th to the 14th of April, 1909,…

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Royal Show Exhibit

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

In connection with the Murrumbidgee exhibit to next year's Royal Show, the secretary of the M.P, and A.A. has received encouraging reports…

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Flower Show in Aid of St. John's Church

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

The annual flower show in aid of St. John's Church of England was hold at Tracey's hall on Wednesday and Thursday last, and was a…

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Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

From the entries received by Mr. H. M. Baylis, secretary of the Wagga Horticultural Society, it is expected chat the inaugural show, to be held…

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Wagga Spring Flower Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

Splendid entries have been received for the first show of the Wagga Horticultural Society, which takes place in the Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursday next…

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New South Wales Manufacturers' Exhibition

The Worker · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 14

The industrial life of New South Wales has so far received but little encouragement. But from 14th to 21st November local people will have placed before them a…

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