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Shows & fairs, 1912

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Empire Exhibition. Prime Minister Not Enthusiastic. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Fisher is not enthusiastic over the proposed Empire Exhibition, although he regards such a proposal as a sign of prosperity. He wishes the…

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The Coming Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 4

Entries for the Royal Show, which begins on April 2nd, have closed. Up to the present the secretary is not in a position to supply the actual…

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Gundagai Show. GUNDAGAI

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 2

The show was opened in fine weather and with a fair attendance. There were record entries. Awards:—Blood stallions: Perry's Simanui…

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Exhibition

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last a meeting of the Church of England people was held in the Parish Hall. There were a good number, present. The Rev…

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The Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

Some very interesting measurements have been taken it the Sydney Show Ground during the past week. All the horse boxes, the horse stalls…

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1912 Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

The drawing up of the prize schedule for the 1912 Wagga Show will shortly be in operation, and to facilitate matters residents and others…

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The Show. A Record Success

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

As week after week preceding the event continued hot and dry, it was generally believed that the committee of…

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Gundagai P. and A. Society. Twenty-fifth Annual Exhibition. Excellent Entries and Exhibits

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 4

MANY were the anxious enquiries as to the probable state of the weather for Tuesday, which was the first day of the…

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Gundagai Show. a Big Success

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 2

The annual Show of the Gundagai P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and passed off most…

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Gundagai P. & A. Society's Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

THE 25th Annual Show of this Society took place on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and was well attended. The following awards are of…

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"Saltbush Bill." Gives Exhibition Before Royalty. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

Recalling that he saw "Salt Bush Hill" in Australia, the King ordered him to give a performance with the stockwhip and boomerang at the…

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Empire Exhibition

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 3

The following opinion is expressed in the "Australasian" with regard to a proposed Empire Exhibition:—"How a Treasurer of Mr. Watt's…

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The Show. Balance of Awards

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

Paintings Drawings etc : Drawing in pencil, H Alien; collection of Photographs bt amateuy W Mowle 1, A E Wholan 2…

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Wagga's Next Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

The officials of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association, in conjunction with the genial secretary, Mr. A. F. D. White, are at present…

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Sydney Show. City Crowded with Visitors. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1912 · page 2

All arrangements are now complete for the opening of the Easter Show, which promises to be a great Carnival in every respect. The city is…

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The Royal Show

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Show was unofficially opened this morning in drizzling weather. The Governor-General was on the scene early, and…

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Local and General News the Ra Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 2

With regard to the R.A. Show, to be held in Sydney, it may be stated that during last week several hundred people have been busily engaged in…

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Sydney Show Unofficially Opened. Governor-general Present. Some of the Prizes. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 April 1912 · page 2

The Easter Show was unofficially opened this morning. The attendance was good, and the weather showery. The Governor-General…

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Wool From Wagga Farm Sydney Show Exhibit

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 4

The Government wool exhibit at the Royal Show which opened in Sydney yesterday included sample varieties from the Wagga Experimental farm…

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Royal Show Luncheon Interesting Speech by Lord Denman. State Governor Causes Laughter. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 5

Replying to the toast of his health at the Royal Show luncheon to-day, Lord Denman said he was impressed with the excellence of the Clydesdale and draught…

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