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Shows & fairs, 1913

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The H.R.C. Show Meeting. Training Notes

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 3

Although there was a keen wind blowing this morning it did not prevent a fair attendance of people being present to witness the morning's…

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Skuthorp's Wild Australia will perform at HILLSTON during Show Week. Opening Tuesday Night, October 7Th

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 4

Skuthorpe (who is considered by the press and public to have the largest and grandest equestrian show that has ever been seen in the world,…

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Sensational Exhibition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1913 · page 4

Pegoud displayed marvellous skill and almost incredible coolness. He soared up in a strong wind, and cut off the engine, dived vertically, and…

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Coolamon Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

The dates of the Coolamon Show have been altered to August 18th nd 19th, 1914…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1913 · page 2

The Butchers and Bakers' Carnival, held recently on behalf of the funds of the District Hospital, not only deserved success, but obtained it. The…

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Lockhart Show. Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 2

The eighth annual show of the Lockhart A. and P. Society was held to-day. The weather was fine and a large number of people visited the…

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Fair Rents Bill Council Rejects Measure. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 2

The Legislative Council rejected the Fair Rents Bill by 27 votes to 6…

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Lockhart Show Lockhart, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 2

Yesterday the Lockhart Show was [?]ed with fine weather. This year a one day show was tried as an experiment but the [?]nation is not likely…

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Royal Agricultural Society of England

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 3

At the last meeting of the R.A.S. of England reference was made to the great interest King George always displays in agricultural matters. His…

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Ardlethan show

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 5

The annual show of the Ardlethan P.H. and I. Association took place on Wednesday last. The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendances…

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Show Association

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 5

Present—Messrs. E. G. Matthews (vice-president, in the chair), J. Corby, W. E. Ward, A. W. Steel, G. T. Attwood, E. J. Forsyth, R…

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State Politics. Fair Rents' Bill Rejected. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 4

The railway proposals, which passed through the Assembly yesterday, represent an expenditure of a million and a half…

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Labor Carnival Enthusiastic Scenes. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Ideal weather and conditions prevailed for the annual Labor Carnival. The procession through the streets of the city was witnessed by enormous…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 2

The final meeting in connection with this year's recent Butchers and Bakers' Carnival was held on Monday evening. Mr. A. Ross presiding over…

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Australian Exhibition LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 3

Negotiations for securing Earl's Court for Australia in the London Exhibition, to be held in 1916, are proceeding satisfactorily. The directors…

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Boree Creek. Plowing Carnival

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 2

On Saturday evening, 4th inst., a meeting of the above was held. The place of holding was Lawrence's Hotel. Those present were Messrs…

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Professor Kemp's Buckjumping Show

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 2

On Saturday night last, at Boree Creek, Professor Kemp (Jack Daly) opened to a good House. He was well assisted by Miss Kemp (Mrs…

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Sale Reports. Lockhart Show Sales

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 2

Dalgety & Co, Ltd, Lockhart, report holding their Show Sales on Thursday last, when they brought forward a good yarding of sheep,…

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Bakers' and Butchers Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 2

The winding up meeting of the committee of the above was held on Monday evening, when it was decided to donate £75 to the hospital funds…

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Urana Show. Record Attendance. Urana

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 2

The 19th annual show of the Urana P. and A. Society was concluded today in good weather, when the attendance was much larger than on…

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