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Shows & fairs, 1908

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Life Membership of the Agricultural Society

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 4

At the annual meeting, on Friday night, Mr Watson moved, in accordance with recommendation made by the committee, that Messrs John Monaghan and Robert…

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Better Provision for Show Exhibits

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 2

At the annual meeting of. the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society, on Friday last, Mr Brodie suggested that a better system be adopted in giving out exhibits after the show. He…

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R. A. Show

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 1

THERE is no more important event, nor one which touches more closely the staple industries of the people, than the Royal Agricultural Show. More plainly than politics it…

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R. A. Show

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 5

This show opened in Sydney on Tuesday, and so far is characterised by great success. The cattle exhibits are said to be especially attractive…

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The Sydney Show

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 2

From a utilitarian, commercial, and national view-point, the Sydney Royal Show is the most important public event of the year in…

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Show Continental

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 8

The Mudgee show committee decided this year to hold a continental on one of the nights of the show. The results was very satisfactory and the takings at the gate for…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Society

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 10

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee was held at the Nowra School of Arts on Thursday afternoon. Present— Messrs M'Kenzie (president), Mackay, Jas…

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The Show

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 9

The Royal Agricultural Show was, as usual, a great success, full maintaining the tradition of eclipsing every [?] that preceded it, and its…

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Side-lights on the Show

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 12

The Sydney Show! What s visi[?] this conjures up. Memories of by-co[?] shows which, in their day and in their respective ways ware as famous as[?]…

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Bega A., P. and H. Society

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above Society was held on [?] morning. There were [?] Messrs. W. W. [?] the chair…

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Bega A. P. and H. Society

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above Society was held on Saturday morning. There were present: Messrs. W. W. Wren (in the chair)…

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Franco—british Exhibition. Representation of the State's Resources

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 2

Mr. H. C. L Anderson, the newly appointed Director of the Agriculture Department, delivered an interesting lecture recently in Sydney on the…

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Mick Simmons at the Easter Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 8

It will be a long time before country visitors to the Sydney Easter Show cease speaking to their friends of the fine new kiosk, built like a Swiss…

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Franco-British Exhibition

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 4

Mr. H. C. L. Anderson, president of the local commission, has received from Mr. Edward, executive secretary (who is now in London assisting in…

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Franco—british Exhibition. Representation of the State’s Resources

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 7

Mr H. [?] And[?]…

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The Royal Agricultural Society. Nnual Horse Parade and Sales

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society reports that the dates have been fixed for the third annual horse parade show and…

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"Arts and Crafts" Exhibition at Candelo

The Bega Budget · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 5

The above effort in aid of the new church building of St. Peter was held in the Candelo School of Arts on Wednesday, Thursday…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Annual Horse Parade and Sales, 1908

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 4

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society reports that the dates have been fixed for the third Annual Horse Parade Show and sales. This…

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Agricultural Society. Mems

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 11

The Nowra show committee decided yesterday to invite tenders for printing the next year's schedule. The secretary made an appeal for a few pounds to cover the cost…

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Cablegrams. London, Wednesday. Franco-british Exhibition

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 4

The King and French President inspected the Franco-British Exhibition. The Earl of Jersey received the Royal party. The King was extremely pleased at the…

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