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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1911 · page 4
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

The carnival which is being organised for next Wednesday by the local butchers and bakers promises to be a great success. For weeks past a…

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Wagga Show Membership

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1911 · page 4

The committee of the M.P. and A. Association are making strenuous efforts this year to largely increase the membership. By tins means it is…

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M.P and A. A. Show Arrangements and Ground Improvements. Distinguished Visitors

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1911 · page 4

A good attendance of the M.P. and A.A. general committee met last night at the official headquarters, in Gurwood-street The president (Mr. J…

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To-morrow's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1911 · page 2

All arrangements are now complete for the annual carnival of the butchers and bakers of Wagga in aid of the local, hospital. A meeting was held…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 July 1911 · page 2

It is, perhaps hardly necessary to remind the public that the annual Butchers and Bakers' Carnival, in aid of the Wagga District Hospital,…

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Wagga Show Entries

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 July 1911 · page 2

Those who intend to be exhibitors at the coming local show will do well to remember that entries for the Food and Cookery, Fine Arts, School and Needle…

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Death of a Show Judge

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1911 · page 2

The draught horse committee in connection with the Wagga Show will held a meeting at the M.P. and A.A. offices at 11 a.m. on…

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Visitors' Horses at the Wagga Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 July 1911 · page 2

At the late meeting of the M.P. and A. Association committee, that body showed itself somewhat behind the times, as to the custody of horses…

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Fair Exchange

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1911 · page 7

Joseph Gillott, the manufacturer of pens, once visited the artist Turner. "I have como to swop some of my pictures for yours," said he…

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The Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1911 · page 3

It is not yet too late to enter in competition for the numerous pries, involving an aggregate of £1200, offered in connection with Wagga's Annual…

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Who Shall Rule? the Racecourse and Show Ground

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1911 · page 2

At the the meeting of the Gundagai P. and A. Society on Friday afternoon, a communication was received from the secretary of the…

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Special Show Prize

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 2

Mr. W. Smith, of Park Hill, Lockhart, some time back ofFered the M.P., and A. Association Committee a special prize of £2 2a for the best proportioned horse,…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival Another Big Success

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 3

The 1911 annual carnival, promoted by the Wagga butchers and bakers in aid of the district Hospital funds eventuated yesterday under splendid…

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Butchers and Bakers Carnival. Great Success Unique Display

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 3

That who have been working hard to make a success of the Butchers and Bakers Carnival organised with the double object of making high holiday…

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[?]Ild Australia" Show Ager and Rider Fined for Cruelty. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 3

[?]illy" Waite, a rider, and Alfred [?] manager of the "Wild Aus[?]" show at the Crystal Palace, each fined 40s at the police court…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 July 1911 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the special meeting of the above on Thursday afternoon, when it was decided to effect several further improvements in…

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The Show. a Fine Entry

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1911 · page 3

The Annual Show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association, which takes place next Wednesday and Thursday, promises…

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Old Show Ground. Possible Adjunct to Saleyards. Departmental Delays

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1911 · page 3

A letter haying reference to a purely formal matter, but which opened up an interesting question in addition to bringing to fight another instance of…

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Great English Carnival. Wagga Visitor Present. at the Olympia Horse Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 6

Mr. M. Ferry contributes some Interesting notes under data, London, 19th June:— The Olympia Horse Show is now in…

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