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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Tradesmen's Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 2

The butchers and bakers of Wagga are now busily engaged in making preparations for their annual carnival and ball in aid of the funds of the…

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May Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

"A meeting of the lady, stall-holders in connection with the Anglican May Fair was held on Tuesday afternoon, at All Saints vestry, for the purpose…

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More Socialism. Abolishing the Fair Bushranger

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1911 · page 2

The prevailing system of providing for the upkeep of hospitals is likely to be done away with are long. For some time past people have been struck…

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National Show in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 May 1911 · page 2

There is a probability of Wagga being the venue, at an early date, of the National Country Show, steps having been taken to include the town in the…

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Gaiety Skating Rink. Rainbow Carnival

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5

The Rainbow Carnival, which was held at the Gaiety Stating Rink on Wednesday night, was a great success, about 350 people being present. All…

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Skating Carnival

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 2

The Rainbow Carnival at the Gaiety Skating Rink on Wednesday night drew a very big assemblage, the rink being crowded. Skating commenced…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 4

The committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association desire to bring strongly under the notice of the public that the time…

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Fancy Fair

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 1

Wednesday last was en fete for The Rock by the holding of a Fancy Fair and Dance, the funds of which were in aid of the Church of England…

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South Australia. No-noes Show Their Hand

The Worker · Thursday 1 June 1911 · page 5

The professions of the No-Noes during the recent referendum campaign give peculiar interest to the actions of the employers in the ropeworkers' dispute…

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The Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 4

The various sub-committees of the Aurrumbidge Pastoral and Agricultural Association have held meetings and the schedule for the forthcoming…

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Stud Sheep Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 June 1911 · page 1

Attention is directed to an advertisement in our columns relative to the Sydney Annual Stud Sheep Fair, to be held on July 3, 4, and 5, during which…

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Victoria. "Full Civil Rights." Railway Workers Make a Fair Request. "No Hope," Says Acting-premier Watt

The Worker · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 9

Railway workers in Victoria, though organized amongst themselves, are in a position of industrial isolation. Owing to the ukase of "Liberal" Governments,…

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Football Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1911 · page 6

The Management of the Narandera Football Association must feel more than gratified at the success of their football carnival, held on the Park…

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Masque Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1911 · page 2

The enterprising management of the Wagga Roller Skating Olympia are arranging for a novel and attractive entertainment, to take place on…

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Sunday Trading. Deputation to Acting Chief Secretary. Picture Show Objected To. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 2

A deputation of representatives of the Evangelical Council waited upon the Acting Chief Secretary to-day, asking for the abolition of Sunday…

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Stud Sheep Fair

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 2

Very large entries have been received for the Stud Sheep Sales, to be held in Sydney during the first week in July. Lists which have been…

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Trampled to Death. Terrible Scenes Follow False Alarm of Fire. Fight to Escape. Children Killed and Injured at Picture Palace Show

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 6

Two young people were killed and many were injured in a terrible panic at a cinematograph theatre at Middle brough on Monday night (says a London paper of…

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M.P. and A.A Preparations for the Show. the Debenture Schemes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1911 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held last night at the offices in Gurwood-street Mr…

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Press Ridicule. "Preposterous and Insincere." a Barnum Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1911 · page 2

The "Pall Mall Gazette" says of all the political excursions, into Barnumesque displays, this Imperial Commission picnic will be remembered as…

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Masque Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 2

Numerous entries are being received for the masque carnival to bt held at the Wagga Skating Olympia tomorrow night. Eight teams of five…

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