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Riverina · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 19

Wise and Otherwise. a Fair Bargain

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1918 · page 7

My first marriage foe was the occasion of a most amusing incident (says an American parson.) I had married two genuine specimens of the rustic…

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At a Baby Show

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1918 · page 2

[?] reporter attended a baby show, [?] a pair of twins. [?]iretty, indeed," he said with sweet [?]. "Which of them is the eldest…

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The Area at Sydney Show

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

As our readers are aware from the report of the special meeting of the Yanco Agricultural Society, which was published in these columns last issue,…

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A Pleasant Evening. "Woman wants little here below. And wants that little but for show."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 7

"I WISH you would give me my coffee after you have learnt that letter. Do you think you can say it off yet?" "Oh, I beg pardon, dear," said Mrs…

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Citizens' War Chest. To-morrow's Fair. Donations Wanted

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the local branch of the Citizens' War Chest was held at the Mechanics' Institute on B. I. Walker, W. Scott, G. H. Evans, E. T. Lapthorne, Dr. K. St. Vincent Welch, Mesdames Hinchley, Osmond, Bratton…

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Turn About Is Fair Play

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 3

Marriage is a social contract. It is a natter of business connected with the welfare of the state. It is not only a most important contract between two individuals, but…

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Dairying. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4

That the dairy farmer should know exactly what each cow in his milking herd is doing in the way of milk and butter production was illustrated in a…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Record Success. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 3

The Sheep Show was opened to-day in the Agricultural Society's Grounds. There were over 1000 exhibits, and the [?] is proceeding…

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Hospital Bazaar Abandoned. Proposal to Hold Wattle Fair. Big meeting to be held this Evening

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4

A special meeting of the Committee of the Hospital Committee was held at the Mechanies Institute on Thursday evening…

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Dairying. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 2

That the dairy farmer should know exactly what each cow in his milking herd is doing in the way of milk and butter production was illustrated in a…

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The Sheep Show. Official Opening. Further Awards. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 3

The Sheep Show was officially opened by the State Governor to-day. Sir Walter Davidson said that whether it be in the development of the merino…

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The Sheep Show. the Closing Day. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 2

The annual Sheep Show ended yesterday, when the attendance was the largest ever seen at any Shep Show. The ring events proved interesting…

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The Poultry Show

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 2

The first show under the auspices of the Wagga and District Poultry Club will be opened at the Central Market to-morrow afternoon and…

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Wattle Fair. In Aid of the Hospital. Enthusiastic mooting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 4

A representative meeting of ladies and gentlemen was held at the Mechanics Institute on Friday evening last for the purpose…

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The Poultry Show

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

The poultry show under the auspices of the Wagga and District Poultry Club, will be opened at the Central Market, Trail-street, at 3 o'clock this…

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The Wagga Show. the Prize List

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 4

The prize list in connection with the M. P. and A. Association's annual story to be held on August 27, 28 and 29, has now been issued. The total…

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Show-bottles

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 3

Those huge bulbs of red and yellow and blue water, which are called show-bottles are gradually ceasing to be a feature of the…

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Show Committee

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 2

The committee of the A.P.H. and I. Association met yesterday, at the Albion Hotel. Present, Messrs. W. McClintock (president), W. E…

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The Poultry Show

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 2

The Wagga and District Poultry Club's Show at Skudder and Monks' Central Market, Trail-street, was again well patronised during the day…

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Dairying. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 6

That the dairy farmer should know exactly what each cow in his milking nerd is doing in the way of milk and butter production was illustrated in a…

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