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Shows & fairs, 1912

394 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 20

Skating Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 July 1912 · page 2

The first skating carnival of the season is announced to be held in the Newtown Rink on Wednesday, July 31. A splendid programme has…

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The Football Carnival

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 6

On Wednesday last a couple of matches were arranged by Mr. W. R. Gordon, Secretary of the N.F.C.—relies of the once flourishing N.F.A Both matches…

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The Hay Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 6
Also in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser

The Hay Show, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday last week, was seriously marred by the inclement weather which prevailed previous to…

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Junee and Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 2

The Junee Borough Council has acceded to the request of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, and will have a public…

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St. Leon's Great Circus. a Wonderful Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 2

For the first time the circus-going people of Cootamundra will on Wednesday night next have an opportunity of seeing the world renowned…

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Items of News. Sale of Show Privileges

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 2

The sale of Wagga Show was conducted yesterday by Messrs, J. Jeremy and Co. Competition for the rights of conducting the booths…

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Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1912 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the committee of the M.P. and A. Association, Mr. J.J. Baylis, on behalf of the Works: Committee, reported' that the…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1912 · page 6

The island window of Hunter Brosnew shop front was the centre of attraction yesterday to numbers of people who stopped to view the…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1912 · page 2

It is doubtful if a more handsome variety of trophies have been displayed at any one time in Wagga in connection with a competitive sports…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival. in Aid Wagga Hospital

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1912 · page 2

The management announce that in addition to the immense programme of events to be submitted the following special items have been added:…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 2

IN connection with the approaching Wagga Show the following additional prize has been added since the publication of the schedule. Class 2,…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the butchers and bakers was held at the Australian Hotel last evening, Mr. C. Annison presiding. All final arrangements were…

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Butchers and Bakers Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 July 1912 · page 2

The animal carnival of the Butchers and Bakers in aid of the Hospital, announced for to-day, has, owing to the rain, been postponed to a future…

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Items of News. Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 2

Although the date has not been determined for the holding of the Butchers and Bakers' Carnival, unavoidably postponed on account of wet…

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The Combines Show the Way

The Worker · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 15

Since his party had come into power he had found in letting contracts for big buildings or works, that there was an understanding amongst the big…

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Ganmain Football Carnival

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 2

Notwithstanding the inclement weather which prevailed for the occasion, and the sloppy condition of the roads, a large number of enthusiastic spectators turned…

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Show Notes

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 2

The third annual Show of the Coolamon A. and P. Association takes place on August 13th and 14th. The exhibition will be held…

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Show Privileges

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 2

The advice and finance committee of the M.P. and Association met yesterday to dispose of the remaining show privileges. Six tenders…

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Narandera Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 2

The annual Show of the Narandera P. and A. Association will be held on August 6 and 7. It is notified that entries close on July 29, with the…

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