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Shows & fairs, 1909

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Sweated Industries Exhibition. a Hint for Australia

The Worker · Wednesday 6 January 1909 · page 1

A novel exhibition, well worthy of the attention of workers in Australia, was held in Ilford (Eng.) recently. It was termed the "Sweated Industries" exhibition, and…

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Aquatic Sports. Wagga Swimming Club's Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 2

For some inexpficable reason the Wagga Swimming Club in the past has never prospected, and through lack of interest and support of the adult…

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District Exhibits at the Royal Show, Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 January 1909 · page 3

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that it is now practically certain that five district exhibits will be sent to the next Royal…

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District Exhibits at the Royal Show, Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that it is now practically certain that five district exhibits will be sent to the next Royal…

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District Exhibits at the Royal Show, Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 8

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that it is now practically certain that five district exhibits will be sent to the next…

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Cycling Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

An effort is to be made to revive cycle facing in Wagga, and with that and in view an attractive programme has been trained for the opening…

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Wagga Cycling Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 January 1909 · page 2

The cycling carnival inaugurated by some of the local wheelmen and cycle enthusiasts, and set down for the 20th instant. promises to be one of the most…

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Turnips for Exhibition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 2

The selection of turnips for exhibittion is a very important matter. There are many breadths of these vegetables grown each year which contain much…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 2

At the meeting on Thursday, President Bragg in the chair, the alteration providing for free admission to shows of school children in charge of…

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Schedule of the Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 4

The prize list for the Royal Show has been issued in the usual book form. Several additions have been made to the instructions to exhibitors and the information to those…

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District Exhibits. Royal Show, Sydney

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 2

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that it is now practically certain that five district exhibits will be sent to the next Royal…

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Farmers' Fair

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

The annual show in connection with the Wagga branch of the Fanners and Settlers' Association will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Wagga, on…

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Wagga. Caledonian Society's Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

On Wednesday, February 17th, the Caledonians, and incidentally every other nationality in the district, will under the auspices of the Wagga Wagga and…

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Sensational Show Incident. Three Horses Bolting. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 6

A sensational incident happened at the Dapto show to-day. The maiden hunters contest was in progress, and one of the competitors was Mr. D…

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Wagga Cycling Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The Wagga cycling carnival, to be hold on the cricket ground to-morrow, promises well. It is an effort to renew the popularity of cycling as a…

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All Nations Fair

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

Our Methodist Church friends having been able to secure Messrs Ashwood Bros large brick building opposite the post office, have…

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France-British Exhibition

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

We are pleased to be cable to congratulate Mr. David Crampton, of Tumut Plains, on his having been successful in gaining a prize at the above exhibition,…

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Wagga Cycling Carnival. Interesting Racing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 6

The above Carnival, postponed from Wednesday on account of inclement weather, was held on the Cricket Ground track on Thursday. The…

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A Show Suggestion

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 2

The following letter has been received by Mr. A. F. D. White, secretary of the M.P. and A. Association from Mr. W. B. Sanger, Wangamong:—…

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