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Shows & fairs, 1909

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Dreadnought Talk at the Show Social. Sib William Lyne Angry. with Mr. Donaldson

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1909 · page 2

FOR a time, at the Show Smoke Social on Wednesday night, the air was somewhat charged as a result of the speeches of Sir William Lyne and…

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Our Twenty-second Show. One of the Best on Record. Beautiful Weather. a Large Public Attendance

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1909 · page 2

THE Gundagai P. and A. Society was indeed in luck's way for this year's Show. For many weeks previous to the Show dates there had been…

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Gundagai Show. a Successful Affair

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1909 · page 2

It was feared on Monday afternoon, when Jupiter Pluvius made one of his periodical visits to Gundagai, that our annual Show would be spoilt by wet…

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The Gundagai Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 6 April 1909 · page 3

THE 22nd annual Show of the Gundagai P. and A., Society, held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, Was one of the best in its annals—delightful…

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The Sydney Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 April 1909 · page 2

Judging has commenced at the Royal Show in ideal weather…

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ROyal Show

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1909 · page 2

The annual arrival of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was opened in Sydney on Tuesday under ideal weather conditions…

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The Sydney Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 April 1909 · page 2

The annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society was opened on Tuesday—and the opening revealed in all its richness a far greater show in…

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District Farm Exhibits at the Sydney Show. Keen Rivalry and Exceptional Quality. Won by the Murrumbidgee. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 April 1909 · page 3

The Murrumbidgee District Exhibit at the Sydney Show scored a very satiswin in gaining first honors. The judging was completed to-day, and the awards…

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Japanese Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 2

Arrangements are now in fall swing for the Japanese Fair. The Town Hall will be fitted up so as to represent a village in Japan. The greatest attention is being…

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After the Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 2

A LOSS of between £10 and £11 was sustained by the the P. and A. Society over the special train from Cootamundra. Last year the loss reached £10…

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Royal Agricultural Show. the District Competition

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 2

The Murrumbidgee exhibit of farm produce took first prize in the distrcit competition at the Royal Agricultural Show in Sydney on Wednesday ; South…

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Sydney Show. Gundagai Scores Well

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 2

Sydney Show was opened on Tuesday. Collarit (the late Mr W. P. Crick's flying champion) scored first and championship honors for blood…

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Local and General News Show Fat Stock Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 2

The selling of fat stock in connection with the Wagga Show will be discussed at the next meeting of the M.P. and A. Association Committee, to be held on…

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Royal Show. Enormous Attendance. the Jumping Contests. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 2

The attendance at the show to-day was variously estimated at between 70,000 and 75,000. The morning was threatening but the afternoon was…

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The Royal Show. a Record Attendance. the High Jump. Won by Desmond. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 5

The Royal Show was continued to-day in threatening weather. The attendance was estimated at 75,000, which is a record for Good…

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Royal Agricultural Show. the Grouped Districts Trophy. Murrumbidgee First

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Monday 12 April 1909 · page 3

YESTERDAY Mr. Geo. Cousins, organiser for the Murrumbidgee exhibit at the Royal Agricultural Show in Sydney, wired that…

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Sheep at the Sydney Show

The Worker · Wednesday 14 April 1909 · page 6

Compared with entries in other classes, those of sheep at the Royal Agricultural Society's Annual Show at Moore Park, Sydney, last week, were small. This is…

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The Ninety-pound Knight Errant and His Lady Fair

The Worker · Thursday 15 April 1909 · page 27

Once there was an Estimable Lady named Mrs. Killjoy who used to hunt for Trouble with a Search-Warrant. She was not happy unless she was being…

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The Batlow Show

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 April 1909 · page 2

THE enterprising and progressive people of Batlow are launching their first annual agricultural Show next week, and if enthusiasm and vigor…

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Sydney Jottings. the Easter Show

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 April 1909 · page 5

Strenuous efforts by officers of the Royal Agricultural Society complete arrangements, increased entries, and a rush of visitors…

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