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Shows & fairs, 1912

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Machinery at the Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 5

One of the most up-to-date machinery exhibits at the late Royal Agricultural Society's show was that of the famous English engineering firm…

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Record Pony Jump Made at Casino' Show. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 7

At Casino show to-day H. Walner's "The Kinti." standing 13 hands 13/4 inches, cleared a jump 6ft. 1in. high. This is claimed to be a record…

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The Picture Show. Opposed by Police. Children Badly Impressed. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 3

With a few exceptions, the police are of the opinion that suburban picture entertainments have a harmful effect upon the morals of young…

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Batlow Show. Products of the Soil. a Magnificent Pavilion Display

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 2

It was thought by many wiseacres that the success of the Batlow Agricultural Show of 1912 would be greatly militated against by the bad…

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Sydney Show. Good Friday Opening. Strong Remarks by Bishop Stretch. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 2

Bishop Stretch, speaking at the Anglican Synod at Newcastle, referring to the opening of the Sydney Show on Good Friday, said Sir Francis…

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Batlow Show

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 3

J. A. F. writes:--"As a visitor to Batlow for the last 15 years, I have had an opportunity of watching its progress, aud cannot help remarking…

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Exhibits at the Show. Massey-harris Co., Ltd

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 3

There is nothing succeeds like success. This old truism has certainly been well exemplified in the case of Massey-Harris Co., Ltd., and we may…

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Show Week Bazaar

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 4

A meeting of the ladies of Wagga was held yesterday afternoon at the town hall for the purpose of arranging for the bazaar, which is to be…

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Wagga Show Special Grain Prizes

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 May 1912 · page 2

As there was much controversy amongst wheat growers in the district as to which varieties could be classified as "hard" mid which "soft," the…

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The Sydney Show. a Countryman's Chat

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 3

"Been to the Show? Rather. I do my three days at the Sydney Show ovary year. Wouldn't miss it for a Coronation. Not me. Don't I get…

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P. & A. SOCIETY. Spring or Autumn Show. Referendum to be Taken

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 5

A special meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Society was held at McCutcheon's hotel on Tuesday afternoon to…

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Picture Show "Bandits" Robbery by Boys. Money Spent on Firearms. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

To-day four hoys appeared at the police court on a charge of stealing. It was stated in evidence that a week ago the boys went to a bicycle shop…

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Agricultural Society Progress During Recent Years. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society to-day, it was stated that the total revenue of last year was £25,000, and the…

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Bakers and Butchers Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 2

At a meeting of the Advisory Committee in connection with the Bakers and Butchers' annual carnival it was decided to recommend that this year's…

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Show Dates. Spring or Autumn ?

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

A special meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Society was held at McCutcheon's hotel on Tuesday afternoon to…

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Items of News. Show Ground Improvements

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

Although the proposals for the carrying out of an extensive programme of new works at the M.P. and A.A. show grounds will have…

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M. P. & A. Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

Many folk appear to forget that time passes quickly, and this applies to those ?who should support the local M. P. and A. Association's annual…

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St. Aidan's Flower Show. Another Record Broken. Over £130 Realised

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 2

St. Aidan's Church of England annual flower show was an unqualified success this year. Commencing on Friday, it concluded on…

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Butchers & Bakers Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 2

The butchers and bakers of Wagga are again hard at work arranging for their annual carnival for the benefit of the local hospital. At a meeting held…

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Butchers and Bakers' Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 2

A meeting of masters and employes in the trades interested in the annual carnival by the butchers and bakers, in aid of the Wagga District…

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