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Shows & fairs, 1909

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held yesterday afternoon. Present.—Mr. A. Bragg(president), Joe. Corby, Jan., F. R. Sparre, W. McDonald, E. A…

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GANMAIN. Show Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting was held on 30th June. Present:— Mr. D. McPherson (chair), and Messrs. Rowston, Cutts, Curtis,…

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Narandera P. & A. Association the Coming Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1909 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Narandera P. and A. Association was held on Saturday last the Royal Mail Hotel, Mr. G. V. Oldham (President) in the…

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The Immigration Swindle. Cheap Trips to Australia. an Immigrant Gives the Show Away. Abor-member Carmichael Attacks the Wade Government for Its Shameful Deception.—immigrants Destitute in Sydney. Undercutting Wages of City Workers. a Reply to Mr. Wade

The Worker · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 13

"The Agent-General's officers are very net in their examination of applicants, and none but those thoroughly qualified for their wore are passed. There are emigration…

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The Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 6

Work is. proceeding apace with the Carnival to be held on August 18th. The programmes have been issued, and are now available upon application to the…

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Carnival Doings

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 4

Preparations were advanced another stage at yesterday’s meeting which was very fully attended by members of the committee. The president. Mr. Jno…

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The Coolamon Carnival

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1909 · page 2

The Coolamon Ploughing Carnival, Horse Parade and General Exhibition, has been steadily growing in importance and as a contest between shilled…

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A Fair Exchange

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 4

A man who had purchase some currant buns at a bakery was distressed, on starting to [?] one, to find that it contained a fly. Returning to the bakery, he made an indignant…

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GANMAIN. Show Committee

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 6

A meeting of the above association was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday, the 14th inst. Present—Messrs. D…

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The Coming Show. Entries Close on

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 5

The twenty-seventh Annual Show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which takes place on Wednesday and Thursday week, August 4th…

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Hospital Functions in Show Week

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 8

The ladies and gentlemen responsible for the management of the entertainments in aid of the Wagga Hospital to be held during Show week have had…

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Show Week Ball

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1909 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon a meeting of ladies was held in the Town Hall to make preparation for the ball and supplementary dance in aid of the…

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Show Week Entertainment

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 2

The hospital carnival committee have been successful in securing a first-class vaudeville and comedy company to play in the Oddfellows Hall during…

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Bakers and Butchers' Carnival. a Popular Outing

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 3

The second annual fancy dress procession and sports carnival held yesterday by the Butchers and Bakers of Wagga, in aid of the district hospital…

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Carnival Doings

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 5

A meeting of the committee was held yesterday. Present,—Messrs. Maloney (president), Crocker, Denoon, Roach, Crouch,…

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Hay Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 8

The Hay P. and A. Association's annual show held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 20th and 21st Insts., was one of the most successful held by the…

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Henty Ploughing Match Carnival

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 4

On the 4th, of August next the annual Ploughing Match Carnival and Stallion Parade will take place at Henty. The success…

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Cave the Show Away

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 7

Some time ago a travelling circus visited a little town. The attraction was a long-bearded lady. An intelligent Little girl was seated at her feet…

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Show Week. Programme of Fixtures

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 5

MONDAY, Catholic Bazaar opens Public Hall 8 p.m. Lytton's Moving Theatre 8 p.m…

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The Show. a Record Entry

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 5

The favorable prospects of the present season are reflected in a most gratifying way by the entries received for the Annual Show…

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