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Shows & fairs, 1908

324 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 17

The Royal Agricultural Society's Annual Horse Parade and Sales 1908

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 2

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society reports that the dates have been fixed for the third annual horse parade show and sales. This show was inaugurated by the…

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Franco-British Exhibition Visit by the King. President Fallieres Attends. Well Pleased with Display. London, May 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 2

King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and the Prince of Wales met M. Fallieres in the industrial Hall of the exhibition, proceeding to the Court of…

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Methodist Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 4

The Annual Chrysantemum Show and B[?] held in connection with the Methodist Church was opened on Saturday night. The various stalls…

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Narandera Race Club. the Show Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 5

The Committee of the Narandera Race Club met on Wednesday evening at Glazier's Hotel (Club Tattersall's), Mr M. J. McMahon presiding…

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Franco-British Exhibition. New South Wales Honored. Compliments From the King. "Best in the Exhibition." Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 2

The Premier has received from Mr. T. A. Coghlan a cable message as follows:—"The King expressed to Lord Jersey the opinion that the…

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Wrestling. World's Championship. a Brutal Exhibition. Hackenschmidt's Defeat

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 8

It is questionable whether Hackenschmidt, the hero of the London music halls, and the world's greatest wrestler, will again compete at…

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Coolamon Ploughing Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committee on Saturday fixed on Wednesday, September 9th, as the date for the annual ploughing carnival at Coolamon. The ground…

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Items of News. Wagga Show and the Visiting Fleet

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 2

The itinerary of the visit of the United States fleet as so far arranged indicates that the vessel will arrive in Sydney harbor on Thursday, 20th…

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Honey for Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 8

A successful exhibitor, referring to show honey, states that it must be of excellent quality and got up to obtain a premier position. Comb honey is…

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Date of Wagga Show. Original Fixture Adhered To

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 2

The question of the alteration of the date of the annual show, owing to its clashing with the date of the visit of the American fleet, came up for…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come. Narrandera Race Club (Show Meeting), August 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 8

The newly-formed Licensed Victuallers' Race Club promises to become quite an important institution. The meeting held on Thursday night for…

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M. P. & A. Association Date of the Show. Not to Be Altered. "A Cruel Season."

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 2

An adjourned meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association committee was held last night Mr. Jas. Gormly M.L.C.,…

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Urana Show Abandoned

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 2

In view of the bad season, it has been decided not to hold a show at Urana this year, but members are to be asked to subscribe as usual, with a view to…

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Missionary Exhibition. a Striking Speciacle. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 2

The London Missionary Society's Exhibition which has been opened in the Agricultural Hab [?] israel king spectacle of missionary effort…

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The [?] Carnival. a Tremendous Success

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 6

A few years ago a limited number of Rugby enthusiasts essayed the introduction of "rugger" in Narandera, receiving little encouragement from a…

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Mechanics' Institute Bazaar During Show Week

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 5

An enthusiastic meeting of ladies aud gentlemen interested in the welfare of the Narandera Mechanics Institute was held in the Council…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 13 June 1908 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above committee was held at the Albion hotel on Thursday afternoon, when there were present Messrs. A. Bragg (president),…

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Franco-british Exhibition. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 June 1908 · page 2

The Canadian pavilion of the Franco-British exhibition has been opened…

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Sheep Show Trains. Excursions Not Allowed. Sheepbreeders Indignant. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1908 · page 2

No cheap excursion trains will be run in connection with the sheep show in August owing to the rilway arrangements in connection with the…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come. Narandera Race Club Show Meeting), August 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1908 · page 3

Further evidence of the value of Riverina form over hurdles was given at Warwick Farm on Saturday, when the locally owned mare Zillah won the…

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