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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

416 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 21

Presbyterian Fancy Fair

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 2

A Fancy Fair promoted by the ladies of the St. Andrew's Aid Society, was opened in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon. The hall was gaily…

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Junee Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 2

Intending exhibitors should note that entries for the Junee show close on Wednesday, 7th October. Schedules containing full particulars may be had…

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Yanco Agricultural Show

Irrigation Record · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 14

The date of the forthcoming Agricultural Show has been altered from the 17th to the 10th March, 1915, as it is understood that the Hibernian Society…

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Next Easter Show

Irrigation Record · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 14

It is the Commissioner's wish to make the representation of the Irrigation Areas at the next Easter Show the very best that it is possible to obtain, and with…

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Tree Felling Contest. Henty Man at Melbourne Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 4

The tree-felling innovation at the Melbourne Show is worthy of more than a passing word, for by means of this competition the public were…

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A Fair Deal

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 2

The Culcairn "Advertiser," says: "It is the mission of a local newspaper to advocate the interest of the town and district in which it is published…

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Adelong Show

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 2
Also in Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post

The above annual even under, the auspices of the A. and P. Society, opens at Adelong on Tuesday next and will be continued on Wednesday…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the above is held on Thursday afternoon, President McClintock in the chair, and the attendance was good. An apology was made for Mr. A…

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Love in a Dairy. "Win by Fair or Foul."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 7

A love [?] in a dairy was described at Southend Police Court recently George Jarrelt, dairyman, of Leigh-on-Sen, formerly manager of the High-street Dairy,…

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Junee Show Abandoned

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 October 1914 · page 2
Also in Daily Advertiser

The Junee Show, advertised to be held on 21 at and 22nd October, has been abandoned…

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Ardlethan Show. a Creditable Display. (By our Special Reporter.)

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 9 October 1914 · page 5

The pluck, determination, self-reliance and confidence manifested by the committee of the Ardlethan A. and P. Association was amply and demonstratively…

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Show at Adelong. Not Up to the Mark

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 10 October 1914 · page 2

"The place where there's something green," is how a visitor to the Show at Adelong on Wednesday described Adelong…

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Walla Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 3

The second annual show was held on the show ground at Walla Walla last week. The attendance was good and the competition keen. Results…

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Adelong Show

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 2

The president, secretary and committee of the Adelong P. & A. Association have reason to be congratulated on the success which attended the 12th annual Show…

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The Culcairn Show

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 2

The first Annual show takes place to-day (Tuesday) and in spite of adverse seasonal conditions promises to be a big success. There are 1300 entries…

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British in Antwerp Raise Belgians' Spirits. in the Hour of Danger British Show Their Mettle. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1914 · page 2

Messages from Antwerp prior to the capture record the demonstrations following the arrival of the British troops…

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Children's Carnival, Scene at the Cricket Ground. Stirring and Impressive Sight. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1914 · page 2

The school children's patriotic concert at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day was a great success. The Empire's flag was formed by…

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Spring Flower Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1914 · page 6

The Spring Flower Show in aid of the Methodist Church funds opened in the Public Hall on Wednesday evening; and was farily well attended. The door…

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