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Shows & fairs, 1916

377 stories in Riverina's papers · page 15 of 19

Baby Show. Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 September 1916 · page 3

A baby show was held held to-day in connection with the Lockhart Patriotic Show, the function being organised by Mrs. W. F. Jackson…

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Narandera Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1916 · page 2

The annual show of the Narandera Pastoral and Agricultural Society opens to-day, and will conclude to-morrow. There is every promise of…

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St. James' Church of England, Stockinbingal. Annual-flower and Industrial Exhibition

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 September 1916 · page 2

A very successful flower and industrial exhibition was held in Ellwood's hall on Wednesday, 13th instant, in aid of St. James' Church of England,…

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The Carnival of Spring

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 3

The Carnival of Spring, organised by Messrs. J. Simpson, H. Bastian, and E. Kerfoot, assisted by the Kookaburras, in Hid of the Wagga District Hospital…

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Features of the Show. Draught Horses

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

Mr. A. Colvin, of Nathalia, was the judge in the draught horse section, and again in his official capacity. He…

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Lockhart Patriotic Show. a Great Success. Official Opening by the Premier

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

Resident of Lockhart and district, of all aged, may well boast concerning the magnificent success attained in the Patriotic Show of 1916. It proved the…

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The Premier Opens the Show and Makes a Notable Speech. Says He Will Make Lockhart's Patriotic Doings Known Far and Wide. Also Gives Reason Why the People Should Vote "Yes" at the Coming Referendum

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

The Premier and a party of Parliamentarians, piloted by our Parliamentary representative, Mr. R. T. Ball. M.L.A., arrived in the State car…

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Holbrook Show

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Holbrook Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held yesterday in delightful spring weather. There was a…

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Carnival of Spring. Successful Production

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 3

The Carnival of Spring, the proceeds of which are to be given to the Wagga District Hospital, was opened last night in the Strand Theatre, in…

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Hospital Spring Carnival Brilliant Assemblage

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 2

Last night the much talked of Hospital Carnival opened for the first night, in the Strand Theatre, and proved highly successful. A large…

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Mr. Grahame's Grievance Wagga Show Incident. Minister in Reply

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 4

The following is an interview, granted by Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, in Sydney, on Monday, in reference to the recent alleged…

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Spring Racing Carnival Latest Betting. Polycrates Favorite for Epsom. Bee Favorite for Metrop and Caulfield Cup. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 4

Polycrates is favorite for the Epsom Handicap, with Woorak close up. Blague is now third favorite, Bee is as good a favorite as…

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Carnival of Spring

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 2

The Carnival of Spring was concluded last night in the Strand Theatre in the presence of another large crowd. The success of the new form of…

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Show Social

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 4

The show social was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening last, when there was a fair attendance of members, visitors, and…

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Narandera Show

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 4

The result of the show appears to have fully justified the wisdom of the alteration of the date of holding the P. and A…

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Spring Flower Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 4

The Spring Flower Show, Competitions and Sale of Gifts in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Leeton, will be opened in…

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Carnival of Spring. Children's Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 3

The Carnival was concluded on Thursday evening in the Strand Theatre with a night for children. There was again a large crowd of dancers…

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Wagga Show. Suggested Improvements

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 4

Following the usual custom the Murrumbidgee Agricultural and Pastoral Association this year circularised judges, stewards, visitors, members, etc…

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Spring Racing Carnival a New Derby Candidate

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 1

Mudros, a new candidate for A.J.C. Derby honors, was introduced into the quotation on Thursday morning, a commission having been executed…

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Show Suggestions for Improving Conditions

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 3

Each year the M. P. and A. Association invites suggestions from donors. exhibitors, and visitors that may be considered by the Committee to…

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