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Shows & fairs, 1903

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Agricultural Show Notes

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 2

Mr Fuller, M.P., is to open the Wollongong show. The ‘South Coast Time’ says that “Mr. G. W. Fuller and A. Hay were…

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Albion Park Show Awards

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 4

The principal prize takers for cattle at the Albion Park Show were Dr. Hay and Lindsay Pros. A. W. Craigwon the milk-test prize with Kitty,…

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Wollongong Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

Mr. Beatson, the secretary, has received entries for the Wollongong Show in larger numbers than in previous years, and there is promise that the exhibition will be a big…

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State Butter Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 3

The report of the final judging in the State butter show competition shows that the Barrengarry Dairy Company is first with a total of 174 points out…

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Preparations for the Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

The secretary of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association is now busily engaged at his office in Junction-street, Nowra, next to Mr. West's in making…

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Show Shadows. Onward and Forward.” Elaborate Preparations. to Be Opened by the Governor on the Second Day

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

NOT many more days shall want to pass away before the annual exhibition of the Berry Agricultural Association will dawn upon us. It is the event of the year in…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Society

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 5

A meeting of the commitee was held yesterday afternoon. Persent.—Messrs R. Aberdeen (in the chair) A R. Morton, T. Shepherd, W. H. Noakes, D. Hyam, J…

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Kiama Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 6

The annual show under the auspices of the Kiama Agricultural Society eventuated on Saturday and Monday last. The opening day was beautifully fine, and there was a big…

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Agricultural Show Notes

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 2

Judges luncheon is to be provided at Berry Show at 2s 9d per head. Heckenburg Brothers, the Australian champions, will compete in the…

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Agricultural Show Notes

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 29 January 1903 · page 2

Judges’ luncheon is to be provided at Berry Show at 2s 9d per head. Heckenberg Brother, the Australian champions, will Compete in the…

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Agricultural Show Notes

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

The Wollongong exhibition on Thursday and Friday was a good all-round show, but the cattle were not so numerous asformerly, owing to the…

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Kiama Show Figures

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 4

The attendance was up to expectations. The gate receipts amounted to £124 8s 3d-£30 0s 6d being taken an the first day and £91 7s 9d on the…

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London Dairy Show. Prize Butter

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

THE butter that obtained first prise in the unsalted class for colonial butter at the recent London Dairy Show was made at Alstonville factory, Richmond River, from cream obtained…

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The Hiama Show. Opened by the State Premier

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

THE annual show of the Kiama Agricultural Society was held on Saturday and Monday last. The first day was real show weather—beautifully fine. The second was real Kiama’ show…

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Show Shadows. the Berry Show Opens on Wednesday. Continues on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. a Monster Gathering Expected. Fine Displays of Fruit and District Produce. the Dog Section to Be Well Represented. the Berry Band Engagrd

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

THE show season is now well upon us, and various show committees have been busy making final arrangements to display to the best advantage the resources of their…

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Kangaroo Valley A. and H. Association

The Kangaroo Valley Times · Tuesday 3 February 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the K. V. A. and H. Association was held last Thursday night. Mr W. Graham presided, and there were present Messrs…

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Agricultural Show Notes

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 4 February 1903 · page 3

Mr. G. W. Fuller, is to open the Robertson Show. Said that Kiama Society lost £50 by tabooing side-shows this year…

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The Sketcher. Curiosities of lmpecuniosity. Stories of Fortune’s Changes. The Fair Gunnings

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 4 February 1903 · page 6

In 1748 there resides in the wilds of Connaught a lady named Gunning, of whom little is known but that before her marriage she was the Hon. Bridget…

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Agricultural Show Notes

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 5 February 1903 · page 3

Mr G. W. Fuller, M.P., is to open the Robertson Show. Said that Kiama Society lost £50 by tabooing side-shows this year…

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Berry Show. an Excellent Exhibition. Big Displays in All Selection

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

The annual exhibition of the Berry Agricultural Association, which this year extends over four days, opened on Wednesday last under most favorable…

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