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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

34 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Agricultural Society

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the Campbelltown A. H. and I. Society was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening last. The president (Mr. Fred. Moore) was in the…

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The Show

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 2

This is the all-absorbing topic at the present time, and judging from the rush for schedules one would think that every mother's son and daughter, and the old man thrown in, had…

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Camden A. H. and I. Society. the March Show

Camden News · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 1

On Tuesday on the show ground Mr. W. Larkin (late R. H. Inglis) anctioneer, submitted the rights and privileges of the following booths and pavilions for the…

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Camden Show

Camden News · Thursday 15 March 1906 · page 1

The 1906 exhibition of the Camden A. H. and I. Society was commenced yesterday Wednesday), under very favourable condition, the weather being, perfect for both…

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CAMDEN A. H. & I. SOCIETY. Twentieth Annual Show, 1906

Camden News · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 1

For many years past the CAMDEN NEWS has demonstrated in its pages the names of the gentlemen who are foremost in bringing the Camden A. H. & I. Society to such…

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Royal Agricultural Show

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Show was opened in Sydney on Wednesday, when the judging commenced, There was a large and comprehensive display. The exhibition of farm produce is the best ever seen in…

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Sydney Royal Show

Camden News · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 2

The pony high jump was won by Wirth Bros.' Playmate, who cleared 5ft. 5in James Chittick's Minnie was second with 5ft, 3in…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 2

The Moss Vale Hall was transformed into a veritable fairy bower on Wednesday, on the occasion of the third annual chrysanthemum show in aid of the local Presbyterian Church. The ladies of the…

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Recent Show Bazaar

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 23 May 1906 · page 2

The [?] needs from the recent Roman Catholic Show Bazaar at Moss Vale are now practically complete, and give u net profit of £309 12s 11d. The ammount owing on account of the additions to the…

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Autumn Fair and Industrial Show

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 3

The Women's Working Guild of St. John's Church, Moss Vale, were unfortunate in choosing a wet day for the holding of their annual autumn fair and industrial show this year, otherwise the…

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Bowral Daffodil Show

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 6 June 1906 · page 2

The Y.W.O.A. committee have decided to hold their anunal Daffodil Show on the 12th of September. The schedule is in course of preparation, and will shortly be…

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Flower Show

Camden News · Thursday 14 June 1906 · page 1

Flowers have been beautifully described as "God's under-tones of encouragement to the children of earth," and take a prominent part in our every day life. What…

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Flower Show and Sale of Work

Camden News · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 8

A meeting of the ladies interested in the flower show and sale of work to be held on the 26th and 27th October next in aid of St. John's Church, Camden, was held in the…

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Agricultural Society

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

The monthly committee meeting of the above was held on Thursday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. R. Miller, and there were present Messrs. J. T. Stone,…

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Sheep Show

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association was held at the Agricultural grounds, Sydney, last week—The display was a magnificent one…

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A Week's Carnival at Wollongong

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 4

The committee of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Society has decided to hold a week's carnival in connection with the annual show, commencing February 7, 1007. The various…

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Bowral Y.W.C.A. Daffodil Show

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 2

The date of this show has been altered to September 5th, a week earlier than previously advertised, as the committee have found that the Moss Vale fixture…

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Fruit Exhibition in London. Victorian Exhibits Successful

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 25 August 1906 · page 3

At the second of the series of fruit shows, In London, the Victorian exhibits obtained tho highest award. The shows are being held under the auspices of the…

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Fair Play. Wanted in Work

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 1 September 1906 · page 3

I hardly know anything more strange [?]han that you recognise honesty in play, [?]nd you do not in work. In your [?]ightest games, you have always…

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German Art in London. Show at Knightsbridge

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 1 September 1906 · page 3

The exhibition of modern German art at the Princess Gallery, Knightsbridge, is due to the spontaneous desire of British artists who have…

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