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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Transfer of Show Grounds

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 November 1911 · page 2

The special subcommittee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association appointed to submit a report on the advisibility and…

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G F.S. Fair Pretty Display in St. John's Hall

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1911 · page 2

The annual fancy fair of the Wagga Church of England Girls' Friendly Society was opened yesterday in the St. John's Hall, Baylis-street. This year…

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G.f.s. Fair

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 2

The success of the annual sale of work, in St. John's Hall, held by the Girls' Friendly Society, in aid of the chancel fond of the Wagga Church…

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The Japanese Fair. a Successful Function

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 2

Several months ago, when the local Parents and Citizens' Association was formed, the members generally were of the opinion…

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Flower Show and Sale of Work

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 2

The Annual Flower Show will be held on Friday and Saturday in next week in the Town Hall. Amongst the attractions will be a Christmas tree,…

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Native Dancing. Weird Exhibition Seen by British Explorers in French Guinea

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 2

Major Powell Cotton has just returned to England after a shooting expedition in Portaguese and French Guinea (says a London paper of September 3). Sport…

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Girls' Friendly Society's Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 November 1911 · page 2

The annual fair of the Girls' Friendly Society concluded at St. John's Hall on Thursday evening, and as a result about £50 will he handed to the St…

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V.R.C. Spring Carnival. Trafalgar Wins Fisher Plate. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1911 · page 2

To-day was Steeplechase day at Flemington, when the Victorian Racing Club Spring Carnival was successfully concluded in perfect weather…

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Parliament. Wagga Boxing Contest. Statement by the Premier. State Lottery. a National Exhibition. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Bruntnell asked Mr. M'Gowen whether his attention had been drawn to the boxing contest held recently at Wagga, where…

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Racecourse or Show Grounds

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1911 · page 2

A number of the members of the Murrumbidgee P. and A. committee visited the Wagga Racecourse yesterday afternoon with a view to…

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State Parliament Exhibition Proposal Affirmed. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 November 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly tonight, Mr. Bruntnell obtained leave to take the initial stages for the introduction of a bill providing for the…

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V.R.C. Spring Carnival. Third Day. Wilari Wins the Oaks.—Popinjay Downs the Cracks in Linlithgow Stakes.—Prizefighter Scores Again

The Worker · Thursday 16 November 1911 · page 25

The spring meeting was advanced another stage at Flemington on November 9 when the attendance was larger than the preceding year. It is what is termed…

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Oddfellows' Annual Carnival. A Signal Success

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 2

This week should be memorable in the history of the local Alpine Branch of the G. U. Ordey of Oddfellows as farat least as its annual…

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Show Protests. To the Editor, "Hillston Spectator."

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 2

Sir,—As I desire to clear myself of any imputation of entering a frivolous and unwarranted protest in connection with by point-lace exhibit at the…

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The Show Grounds. Debenture Scheme Thrown Out

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of members of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at the committee room, Gurwood street, last…

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"Unscrupulous Act" Mr. Watt Angry. Attacks New South Wales. Exhibition Scheme. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1911 · page 4

The State Treasurer, Mr. Watt, says that he had smiled a good deal at reading the report that the New South Wales Parliament had affirmed the…

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Water Supply Conference. Water From Show-fed Source. a Successful Meeting

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 21 November 1911 · page 2

A meeting of shire and municipal delegates, convened by resolution of the Cootamundra municipal council, was held in the…

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The "Herald" and Its Exhibition

The Worker · Thursday 23 November 1911 · page 16

"But," we shall be told, "this must be a matter for the Commonwealth, as well as for New South Wales. It is to be a joint affair—Federal first, and…

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Wagga Show. Growing Crops Competition. Judge's Report

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the M.p. and A.A. committee the following report was received from Mr. M. Potter, the judge in the growing crops…

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The Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 2

It is not surprising that the proposal to acquire portion of the Wagga racecourse for a show ground was rejected. There may be some financial…

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