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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

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At the Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 7

To be a consistent price winner against all-comers must prove to the public the superiority of the winning exhibit, and to those who require a similar article, they…

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Kaiser and British Art. Unique Exhibition. to Be Held in Berlin

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 3

The Emperor William's birthday on 27th January is to be made the occasion for the state opening of an exhibition in the new building of the Berlin…

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At This Show

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 7

To be a consistent prize winner against all-comers must prove to the public the superiority of the winning exhibit, and to those who require a similar article, they…

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Campbelltown Agricultural Show. Combined School Exhibit

Camden News · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 10

It is not often the public has the opportunity of witnessing such an exhibition of school work as that presented at the Campbelltown Agricultural Show on 7th and 8th…

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The Royal Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 4

The attendance at thee Royal Show on Easter Monday numbered 80,094. which establishes a record for the ground. The previous best was…

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Chrysanthemum Show

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 5

The fifth annual chrysanthemum show in connection with the Moss Vale Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday and Thursday last. A number of adverse…

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Robertson A. and H. Society

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Robertson A. and H. Society was held in the School of Arts, Robertson, on Thursday evening last. Mr. W. R. Hindmarsh…

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Empire Fete and Industrial Show at Moss Vale

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 5

The welcome rain of a few days back did not tend to make the annual fete and industrial show in aid of St. John's rectory fond at Moss Vale a brilliant success, as a…

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Honey for Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 7

A successful exhibitor, referring to show honey, states that it must be of excellent quality and got up to obtain a premier position. Comb honey is…

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Honey for Show

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 3

A successful exhibitor, referring to show honey, states that it must be of excellent quality and got up to obtain a premier position. Comb honey is…

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Robertson A. and H. Society

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 17 June 1908 · page 2

The committee of the above held a meeting in the Robertson School of Arts on Thursday evening last. There were present: Messrs. J. Curtis(in the chair), H…

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Irish Village. Feature of the Exhibition

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 7

One of the most interesting features of the Franco-British Exhibition is a round tower of great solidity, which marks the site of Bally M'Clinton, the…

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Irish Village. Feature of the Exhibition

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 6

One of the most interesting features of the Franco-British Exhibition is a round tower of great solidity, which marks the site of Bally M'Clinton, the…

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Camden Flower Show

Camden News · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 1

Readers will be good enough enough to take notice that the annual flower show in aid of St. John's Church, Camden, will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 30…

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Fashion Sensation. Daring Exhibition. Scene in Rotten Row. Mr Winston Churchill Nearly Unhorsed

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 2

A beautiful equestrienne (says "Lloyd's Weekly") attired in the costume of the days of the Directoire—a startling revival of which recently led…

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Robertson A. and H. Society

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 19 August 1908 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Robertson A. and H. Society was held oil Thursday evening last. Present: Mr. W. R. Hindmarsh (chair). Messrs. R…

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An Appeal for British Fair Play. To The Editor of the Picton Post

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 August 1908 · page 4

Sir.—The unfair tactics of the Daily Press during the late Motion of Censure has made it an imperative duty for me to address a few words…

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Exhibition Scandal Population of a City. Without a Doctor

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 7

The evidence shows that the sanitary condition of the France-British Exhibition is deplorable, especially near the ambulance station. It is the opinion of the jury that a…

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A Rose Show. the Rosarie Season

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 September 1908 · page 2

The writer of Notes from Paris in London "Truth," remarks:— This season has been one of roses and roseraies. A hundred thousand rose…

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The Coming Flower Show

Camden News · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 8

With the nice rains we have had the prospects aro good for a first class show this year, the gardens throughout the district give promise of abundance of flowers, and we…

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