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Shows & fairs, 1914

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Show Ground Collection

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 5

The ladies of the Wagga Red Cross League collected upwards of £75 on the show ground during the three days of the Wagga Show. The…

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M.t.c. Races. Successful Show Meeting. Interesting Sport

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 3

The popularity of the Show week fixture of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club was demonstrated again yesterday when a very large crowd assembled…

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The Show in Review. Fine Display in Hammond Hall. General Good Quality of Exhibits. Improved Work in Industrial Sections

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 6

In acknowledging a vote of thanks the show social on Wednesday night, the M. P. and A. A. secretary, Mr. A. F. D. White, supplemented a…

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Wagga Jubilee Show. a Brilliant Week. Fine Weather and Large Crowds. Record Receipts. Office-bearers and Committee for 1914

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 4

President: Mr. J. J. Baylis. Vice-President: Messrs. E. E. Collins, H. E. Mitchelmore, and G. Lindon. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. C. C. Davidson…

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The Show and the Experiment Farm

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1914 · page 2

A result of the visit of the Minister for Agriculture to the Show on Wednesday, is the assurance given by Mt. Ashford to the M. P. and A. A…

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Show Race Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1914 · page 2

The show meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club held on Friday and Saturday last, was very successful considering the week of show…

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Wagga Show (To the Editor.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1914 · page 4

Sir,—It is with much regret that I have to write through the valuable columns of your paper in connection with the recent show held by the…

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M.p. & A. Association and District, 1914 Show, Wagga Transition From Pastoral to Agricultural Importance

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1914 · page 4

From the days when the first pastoral settlers arrived at Wagga 72 years ago this district has been one of the richest pastoral areas in New South Wales,…

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Albury Racing Club Show Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 3

Nominations for the Albury Racing Club's Show meeting are as follows:— First Day. First Hurdle Race, 2…

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Leipsig Exhibition. Germans Fire Art Collections From Abroad. Rome

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 3

Travellers arriving in Italy state that the English, Russian, and French pavilions at the International Printing Exhibition at Leipsig, containing…

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Daring Military Airman. Laughs at German Bullets. Gives Exhibition Flight. Amsterdam

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 3

The Germans ineffectually attacked a French aeroplane which twice circled Brussels, dropping hundreds of hand-bills headed: "Be of good cheer. You…

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The Horrors of Louvain. Neutral Witness' Story. a Carnival of Death. Sack, Pillage, Fire and Sword. Soldiers Drunk with Blood and Hate. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 3

Mr. Richard Harding Davis (the novelist), who has visited Louvain, states that he saw the Germans after the destruction of Louvain, like men…

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Murrumburrah Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 4

The Murrumburrah P., A., And I. Association have just bought 11 more acres adjoining their ground, making it probably the largest show ground…

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Arish Park Show

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

The annual Show of the Ariah Park P.A.H. and L. Association was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last in good weather. There was a good attendance…

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The Barmedman Show

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 10

The Annual Show under the auspices of the local Committee took place on Wednesday, and was well attended by country visitors, also a…

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The Show and the Farm

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

In further reference to the absence of any exhibit from the Experiment Farm at the recent Wagga show, the M. P. and A. A. president, Mr. J. J…

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"Fair Play Is Bonny Play."

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 5

Differences will arise among nations, as among individuals, and, as there is no international Court armed with sufficient power to enforce its, decisions,…

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Wagga Show. (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1914 · page 4

Sir,—Please allow me to trespass on your columns for a few remarks on the Wagga Show, etc. I have travelled 70 miles to be present at the…

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Butchers and Bakers Carnival

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 September 1914 · page 2

At a meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee on Tuesday evening Mr. P. Hopkins presiding, permission was read from the Council to hold…

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Ganmain Show

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 11 September 1914 · page 2

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the sixth annual Show of the Ganmain A. and P. Association takes place, and, despite the…

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