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Shows & fairs, 1912

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The Show Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 5

The two-days' Show Races are expected to be equally successful. Racing is a vigorous sport at this time of the year, and the meeting recently held in…

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Gaolbirds as Actors. Dumb Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 3

A prison chaplain of vast experience, who was consulted by the writer on this subject, says:—"Old gaolbirds can defy the vigilance of all the warders in…

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Fair Rents

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Wagga P.L.L. a resolution was carried affirming the necessity of an enlargement of the powers of local bodies in…

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Skating Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 6

Preparations for the skating carnival at the Newtown Rink are progressing satisfactorily and it is expected that the floor space on…

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Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 6

Entries for Fine Arts, etc., Photographs, Needlework, Schoolwork, Food and Cookery, close and Monday next, 29th inst. General entries…

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Items of News. Junee Show

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 6

The dates for the holding of the Junee Show have been fixed for September 4 and 5 next. The prize-money amounts to £460…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

At a meeting held last evening of the committee of the Butchers' and Bakers' Carnival, it was determine to hold the postponed carnival on…

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The Show Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 4

The following nomination have been received for the principal race on each day. The entry is regarded as very satisfactory and it is anticipated that…

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Show Stock Boxes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 8

A special meeting of the general committee of the M.P. and A. Association was held yesterday afternoon. It was called in accordance with a…

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M.p. & A. Show—increase of Entries

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 6

Everything promises well for the annual show of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and, Agricultural Association, which will be held at Wagga on…

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Items of News. Wagga Show Entries

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1912 · page 2

The general entries for the forthcoming Wagga Show close to-day with the secretary, Mr. A. F. D. White, at the show offices, Gurwood-street…

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Sydney Horse Show. All-round Improvement. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1912 · page 2

The annual Hot it Show in connection with the Agricultural Society, opened in Sydney yesterday. A big improvement was recorded…

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Show Horse Sales. a Lifeless Market. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1912 · page 2

The horse sales were commenced at the Show Grounds to-day. The market was spiritless and many offers were turned down. The famous Neots…

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Butchers' and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 2

In ordinary life there are no more staid and steady going citizens than the butchers and bakers. But there is one day in the year on which they…

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Canada's Imperialism. Will Stand by Empire. in Fair Weather and Foul. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 2

Mr. Foster, the Canadian Minister for Trade and Commerce, says that Mr. Borden, Premier of Canada has shown that the Dominion is resolved…

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Narandera Show. Successful Exhibition. Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 3

The Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association's Annual Show opened on Tuesday in bleak, rainy weather, which became cold later on…

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Children's Hospital Carnival

The Worker · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 23

A Roman Carnival in aid of the Children's Hospital, Sydney, is to be held at the Stadium on the evening of August 15. The hon. secretary reports that the…

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Coolamon Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 2

Coolamon Show, one of the events of the district, will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Prize-money totalling £450 is offered, and there…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 2

Much disappointment was felt yesterday when it was announced that the Butchers and Bakers' Carnival had been postponed. The event had…

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Show Notes

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 2

We desire to draw the attention to an advt. in our columns of the presence during Show week of the popular Theatrical…

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