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Turriff Agricultural Fair
« on: Monday 11 March 13 19:35 GMT (UK) »
Does anyone know of any online resources about the Turriff Fair in the late 19th and early 20th century?  My greatgrandfather worked on Aberdeenshire farms and apparently won medals or awards or commendations for cattle at this event.
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Cumming: Woodside Aberdeen
Lawrence: Banffshire, Aberdeenshire, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Re: Turriff Agricultural Fair
« Reply #1 on: Monday 11 March 13 20:20 GMT (UK) »
You could contact the secretary of the Turriff and District Agricultural Association which runs the show to see if she knows about old records. Google "Turriff Show" and you'll get her e-mail. It is likely that the best source would be the accounts in the local newspapers at the time. I have found very detailed accounts of ploughing matches and the like in the papers.

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Re: Turriff Agricultural Fair
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 12 March 13 14:54 GMT (UK) »
What was your greatgrandfather's name?
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Re: Turriff Agricultural Fair
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 12 March 13 16:08 GMT (UK) »
My greatgrandfather's name was Alexander Lawrence. 
Cumming: Woodside Aberdeen
Lawrence: Banffshire, Aberdeenshire, Newcastle upon Tyne
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