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Shows & fairs, 1903

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A Cycling Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 12

A largely attended meeting of the Ryde Electorate Cycling Club was held at Cashman's Bay View Hotel, Gladesville, on Thursday, evening, Alderman D. M. Anderson being in…

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Royalty on Show

The World's News · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 23

A CHIEF AND HIS QUEEN SHOWING THEMSELVES TO THE PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF THEIR DEPARTURE FOR THE DURBAR…

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St. Marys Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 6

How about your entries for the forthcoming Nepean show? These should be in the hands of the secretary not later than 10 o'clook this Saturday night…

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At the Luddenham Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 4

The Luddenham Agricultural Society are to be congratulated on their energy and pluck. The terrible weather existing at the present time is enough to frighten any agricultural committee…

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The Show at Luddenham. Good Attendance. First-class Exhibits

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 8

The Luddenham Agricultural and Horticultural Society held their 18th annual show on the grounds, Luddenham, on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The…

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The Lawson Show. a Decided Success Some Excellent Exhibits

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 2

The third annual show in connection with the Lawson Horticultural, Floricultural, and Industrial Society was bold on Friday and Saturday of last week, and was a…

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Give Us a Show. Miss Linda O'hara's Concert

Truth · Sunday 1 March 1903 · page 2

Miss Linda O'Hara the brilliant young Armidale contraito, blessed by the Popese of the musical world, Melva la grande and by her strongly urged to go to Paris and study…

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Extraordinary Show Fraud. Awards Prizes to His Own Sheep

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 March 1903 · page 8

At the Melbourne Criminal Court, William M'Nab, farmer and grazier, and two lads in his employ warned Lawrence Henry Hash and Josh. Rash, surrendered to their…

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Remarkable Racing Dream. Latest Melbourne Turf News. a Tip for Chantress. Abundance a Strong Favorite for the Cup. Mavis Breaks a Blood-vassel—Vanity Fair's Poor Form. MELBOURNE, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 March 1903 · page 3

Most of the horses dreamed about as winners of big races fail to materialise, but there is an instance in connection with the Newmarket Handicap, run yesterday, After the Essendon Stakes Mr. Macdonald, owner of Wakeful, laid a complaint against the rider of The Victory for interference. He alleged that The Victory…

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Soft, Fair Skin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 5

ROWLAND'S KALYDER is most cooling, healing, and curative. Prevents freckles, tan, sunburn, redness, and roughness; heals all cutancous eruptions, and produces a lovely delicate complexion, Ask stores and chemists for…

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Semaphore Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 2

Moon, the Adelaide swimmer, defeated George Read over a 100 yards course at the Semaphore Carnival on Saturday, the time being 1min. 4 2-5sec. Moon also won the 200…

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Robertson Show

Evening News · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 7

ROBERTSON, Monday.— The 23rd annual Show of tile Robertson A. and Society Was opened on Thursday. The weather conditions were perfect. Over 1600 entries were received, and [?]…

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Cycling Carnival at Gladesville

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 6

At a meeting of the Gladesville Cycling Club, held last week, it was decided to hold a cycling carnival at Gladesville, on Saturday, March 14, at which a collection would be taken up in aid…

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The Sydney Thousand Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 8

As the opening date --Wednesday night-- of the March carnival draws nearer, the interest increases. Never in the history of cycling has so much interest been taken in a race meeting as in that which opens on Wedenesday…

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V.r.c Autumn Carnival. First (Newmarket) Day

Evening News · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon.— The Victoria Racing Club opened its Autumn Carnival at Flemington to-day, in beautiful weather. The course was in splendid order, the lawn and…

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Football. the Australian Game. Exhibition Matches at Sydney. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 4

At a meeting of the Football Association on Friday Mr. H. Hedger, of Sydney, was invited to speak on the subject of the introduction of the Australian game of football into New South Wales. He…

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Stage, Song, and Show "Sweet Nell of Old Drury."

The Australian Star · Monday 2 March 1903 · page 3

The reappearance of Miss Nellie Stewart on the occasion of the revival of "Sweet Nell of Old Drury" at the Royal on Saturday night was remarkable for the enthusiasm…

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Scottish Fair

Evening News · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 7

A grand Scottish Fair will be opened at 4.30 o'clock to-morrow by Mrs. Jno. Perty, at the residence of Senator Millen, adjoining Marrickville Railway Station. Representations will be…

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March Cycling Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 6

As the racing for the Sydney Thousand starts nest Wednesday night on the Sydney Cricket Ground, the interest in this £1000 event is fast coming to a head. While at least 50 riders are…

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Grenfell Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 3

Mr. Geo. Cousins, secretary of the Grenfell P., A. and H. Association, advises us that the next annual show is to be held on Wednesday and…

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