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Shows & fairs, 1913

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Wagga Show. (Continued from page 2.) CATTLE

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1913 · page 4

It was gratifying to observe that the great improvement made manifest in the display of cattle exhibits during the past three Wagga Shown showed…

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Wagga's 49th Annual Show. Eclipses all Previous Records. Magnificent Horse Show Record Attendances. A Showery Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 August 1913 · page 2

The 49th annual show of the above society was opened on Tuesday in ideal spring weather, and it was a pity that the weather broke slightly yesterday…

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"People's Day" at the Show. a Huge Attendance. Rain Spoils Proceedings

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1913 · page 2

Wednesday was "People's Day" at the M.P. and A. Association's Annual Show. Unhappily, the popular festival-day was marred by the…

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Fair Rests

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 4

THE Fair Rents Bill which has been introduced by Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, is so evidently calculated to defeat its…

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Wagga Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 2

The Wagga Show opened in fine weather on Tuesday, but dull conditions prevailed on Wednesday. A record entry was received, and the attendance…

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Show Social

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 3

The annual social in connection with the M.P. and A.A. Show was held on Wednesday evening, in the Empire, formerly Protestant Hall. There was…

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Our Sydney Letter Fair Rents

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 6

The Fair Rents Bill which has been introduced by Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, is so evidently calculated to defeat its own avowed…

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Show Ground Gamblers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 2

A praiseworthy attempt was made by the police this year to suppress the "professionals" who visit the show for the purpose of relieving…

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Requirements at Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 2

The experience of Wednesday afternoon should be convincing proof of the urgent necessity that exists for a properly equipped casualty room,…

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Late for the Show. Poor John

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 1

They were getting ready, for the theatre. It was 7.30 p.m. and he had finished dressing, while she was trying on the third hat. She turned…

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Southern Districts’ Exhibit at Sydney Show

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 2

A conference of the various Societies interested in the above: was held in the secretary’s office at the Wagga Show Grounds on Wednesday. Delegates…

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Wagga Show. Concluding Day. Interesting Events

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 3

For the third and concluding day of the M.P. and A. Association's annual show, the weather was an improvement on the preceding day, practically…

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England's Good. Labor Party's Attitude. Fair Rent Courts--rural Holding --Small Holdings

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 4

For some time past a committee of the Labor Party in the House of Commons has been making exhaustive inquiries in order to determine the party attitude in relation…

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Show Sales

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 4

Horwood and Raleigh report having sold on account of Messrs. Bullivant Bros., of Gillenbah, 30 pure Wanganella rams, at from 2½ to 3¼ guineas…

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Wagga Show Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 4

Yesterday different Wagga auctioneers held sales of stock exhibited at the recent allow. Generally the sales were a success and some good stuff disposed of…

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"Express" Show Number

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 7

In this issue we give a full report of the Wagga Show. It will be found very convenient for prizetakers and exhibitors, who wish to send the doings…

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Wagga's 49th Annual Show. Eclipses all Previous Records. Magnificent Horse Show. Special Complete Report

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 3

The 49th annaul show of the above society was opened on Tuesday in ideal spring weather, and it was a pity that the weather broke slightly on…

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Murrumbidgee Turf Club Successful Show Meeting. Big Fields and Good Racing. Record Attendance

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 7

The Show Meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club, which is the meeting of the year in Wagga, opened yesterday, under fair weather conditions. The day…

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Poultry at Wagga Show

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 August 1913 · page 1

The poultry exhibits were very numerous and in the opinion of "fanciers" the class was very fair throughout. There was a good display of Black…

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Hospital Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 August 1913 · page 2

The annual carnival of the Wagga Butchers and Bakers for the Wagga District Hospital, will take place on Wednesday, 17th September. Last year,…

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