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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Wagga Show Entries

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 2

Although the general entries for the M.P. ana A. Association Show closed yesterday the numbers will not be known for some days, as letters will…

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Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Annual Show Dinner

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 2

What a well-written epilogue is to a good play the annual dinner of the Naranders P. and A. Association was to the very successful carnival held…

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Coolaman Show. OVER 1000 ENTRIES

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 3

Entries closed on Monday for all sections in connection with the approaching annual show to be held at Coolamon on Tuesday and Wednesday,…

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Sporting. Turf Fixture. Wagga Show Meeting, Aug. 25 and 26

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 3

A Bill has been introduced into the Queensland Legislative Council to wipe out the bookmakers in Queensland, and only allow batting on the racecourses per…

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Coolamon Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 August 1911 · page 2

The Coolamon Show, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, is the first two-days' fixture by this society, and promises to be a great…

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Wagga Show Entries

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 August 1911 · page 2

It is impossible yet to arrive at any definite idea of what the entries for the Wagga 1911 Show will total, as entries are arriving by every mail…

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The Coronation Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 2

On Saturday evening next, the 19th inst., Alderman T. Dobney, Mayor of Wagga, will formally open the Coronation Fair, to be held in aid of St…

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Coolamon Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 2

The first two days' show under the auspices of the Collamon P. and A. Society takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next. The entries are very…

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The Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 4

The Wagga Show, held under the auspices of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. Association, promises this year to be bigger better and brighter than…

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Wagga Show Entries. Last Year's Record Eclipsed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 4

Now that the list of entries is complete for the Wagga 1911 Show, on August 22, 23 and 24, it is seen that they are more numerous by 125 than…

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Wagga Show Record Aggregate Entries. Horses Well Ahead

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 2

The entries for the M. P. and A. Association's 1911 Show, though not yet complete, are a record in the aggregate, and in some sections well above…

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Sporting. Turf Fixture. Wagga Show Meeting, Aug. 25 and 20

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 3

Interested parties are reminded that nomination for the First Hurdles and Show Handicap, in Connection with the approaching Show Meeting of the Wagga…

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Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 2

The annual Coolamon Show opens to-day, and will be continued tomorrow. This is judging day, and an interesting series of ring events has…

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Wagga, Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 2

In our advertising columns appear the handicaps for the log chopping contest at the Wagga Show, which is fixed for Tuesday, Wednesday,…

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Grand Coronation Fair

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1911 · page 2

All preparations arc now practically complete for the Grand Coronation Fair which is to be held in the Wagga Oddfellows' Hall for the purpose of…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Show Meeting. First Hurdles and Show Handicap Entries

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1911 · page 3

Last night the entries list for the First Hurdle Race and the Show Handicap in connection with the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's Show Meeting on…

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Sporting. Turf Fixture. Wagga Show Meeting, Aug. 25 and 26

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1911 · page 3

Mr C. Campbell, of Jerula, has given a cup to be presented to the winner of Cowra Cup, in addition to £100 added money, at September race meeting…

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Coolamon Show. First Two Days' Exhibition. Officials

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 August 1911 · page 3

President, Mr. C. E. S. Page; Vice-presidents, Messrs. A. W. Stinson and J. Maloney, junr.; treasurer, Mr. P. R. Ford, secretary, Mr. A. L…

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Items of News. Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1911 · page 2

Competitive exhibitors at the above are notified that entries in Class B, paintings, drawings, and photographs, must be delivered at the Show Ground…

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Local and General News Pantomime for Show Week

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 August 1911 · page 2

Stanley McKay's Pantomime Company will be one of the attractions for coming show week, and open on Tuesday night in their specially built moving…

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