Royal Exhibition Opens Amid Heavy Rain at 1904 Show
The thirty fourth annual Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria show opened on Tuesday August 30 1904 in wet and muddy conditions. Despite rain crowds from the countryside attended as stock and machinery displays expanded, with 5689 total entries, including strong dairy and district exhibits. Events included the Industrial Court, agriculture department displays, and a notable public holiday The People’s Day. A fatal accident befell jockey George Waugh during the high jump. The fair closed September 3 after widespread displays and a strong overall showing despite weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
Victoria
Department of Agriculture
Royal Agricultural Society
Howell
French
Dookie Agricultural College
Hart
Tatura Agricultural Society
Goulburn Valley
West Bourke
Lancefield
Whittlesea
Luke Flanagan
Galbraith
Forestry Department
Colac
Benalla
Traralgon
Lady Talbot
G. H. Reid
Bent
T. F. Cumming
Reid
A. M'Cracken
A. H. M'Shane
Toowoomba Agricultural Society
Queensland
Queensland Department of Agriculture
M'Shane
Equitable Buildings
Melbourne
M’shane
Agricultural Societies of
Australia
London
George Waugh
Waugh
Melbourne Hospital
Charles Ryan
Bartram Firm Showcases Dairy Machinery and Supplies
Messrs J Bartram and Son Dairy Engineers exhibit a wide range of milking machines, cream separators, coolers, milk testers, and calf feed at the Western District show. The Daisy Farm Cream Cooler promises rapid cooling and odor elimination to preserve top quality cream. Paroid Ready Roofing and Alfa milk products highlight durable, efficient dairy operations for small and large herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Farm
Messrs. J. Dartram and Son
Messrs. J. Bartram and Son
Hoadley and Co展示在皇家展览高光
文章报道A Hoadley and Co.为澳大利亚领先果酱和腌制品制造商之一，其展品在皇家展览中极为引人注目并获得高度赞誉。展品以糖果玻璃拱架、香草柑橘皮等陈列，显示出工艺与卫生标准。A. Hoadley及其家族成员受赞誉，马来西亚厂商声誉及市场覆盖亦被点名。
Brooks Robinson & Co exhibit at Royal Showground pavilion
Australia wide reputation firm Brooks Robinson and Co Ltd displays at the Royal Showground pavilion in Melbourne. The glass, oil and colour merchants showcase leadlight designs, Opalite tiling, Ruberoid roofing, paints from Mander Bros and Indelible coatings, plus new skylight corrugated glass and a wide range of decorative and building materials attracting architects, builders and country visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Brooks, Robinson and Co., Ltd
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
City Road
South Melbourne
Royal Showground
Ararat Hospital
Mander Bros
Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Co., Ltd
Queen St
Yarraville
Sherwin-Williams
New fibro cement tiles showcased for heat resistance
Messrs James Hardie and Co displayed Libro-Ciment Fibro-Ciment tiles praised for low heat conductivity and non conductor properties ideal for hot climates. The stand highlighted fire proof, acid proof and insect resistant features suitable for mansions, hospitals, factories and cooling chambers. Also featured were Sapon soap powder and Electric Galvanic Solution paint for ships, bridges and signs with emphasis on durability and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. James Hardie and Co
Australia
Hillman display at Royal Show highlights orchard pumps and cultivator
CHAN HILLMAN and Charles Hillman showcased orchard equipment at the Royal Show in Wielomu. Highlights included a high pressure spray pump rated 300 lbs per square inch, available in 2 to 100 gallon sizes, praised for simplicity and durability. Also featured was the Patent Mise Cultivator, adjustable from 4 to 9 feet, reversible, with folding lever and seat, allowing close trunk operation without fruit damage. Willman emphasizes strong materials and light draft for orchard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hillman
Wielomu
Hillman
Willman
Commonwealth
Patent Combination Treadmill Winnower Impresses At Royal Show
At the Royal Show the Patent Combination Treadmill Winnower drew keen interest for its farm efficiency. The machine, built by Mr Parkham at Farmers' Foundry Mootscray, claims to clean 300 to 400 bags a day with minimal horse labor and two men operating three strippers. James Moore's Timber Yards and Sawmills showcased a wide range of woodware, nails, galvanised wire, and box and printing machinery, highlighting its Box Nailing and brand printing capabilities for cases and crates and offering country buyers priced quotations and freight estimates from Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Parkham
Farmers’ Foundry
Mootscray
Wimmera
Victoria
Australasia
Mr. Moore
Industrial Avenue
Moore
City Road
South Melbourne
Ming
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Messrs
J. Bartram
Lawrence Kennedy
Alfa- Laval
Barnckow
A. Hoadley & CO
ST. Kilda Road
Messrs. A. Hoadley and Co
Earl’s Court Exhition
Fne
Worcester
Messrs. A. Headley and Co
Australasian
Hoadley
A. H. Jackson
F.G.S
Glass, Oil and Colour Merchants
JAS. Hardie &Co
Messrs. James Wardie and Co
Stockwell
Byer Trusty
R. and
J. Dick
J. J. Madden
Mulbourne
Ubi Department of
W. and ‘Ly Nhuier
Liverpool
England
Irilish
aAlassis
A. J
Madden and Co
Commonwealth Government
Chan Liilllman
Orcitared
James Moore
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