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Shows & fairs, 1903

2,048 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 103

The Taylor Carnival. (See Illustration on page 38.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 37

The excitement displayed at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday evening, the 7th instant, when the Major Taylor Carnival was continued, under the auspices of the…

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New Fast Mail Service Invention to be Exhibited at the World's Fair

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 6

From Florence, Italy, World's Fair Commissioner Zeggio sent the news that the visitors at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904 will probably see in operation on the…

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Swimming. Mori's Dock Club's Annual Carnival. the 500 Yards' State Championship

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 123

The third annual championship carnival, under the auspices of the Mort's Dock Swimming Club. was held on Saturday afternoon at the Elkington Park Baths, White Hone Point, Balmain, under…

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The Dapto Show. (See illustrations on pages 22 and 23.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 16

The first show of 1903 in New South Wales was held under the auspices of the Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Association on Friday and Saturday last. The Dapto district, together…

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The Great International Show at Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. November 30

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 113

The exhibition of the Philadelphia Dog Show Association was one of the wonders of the kennel world. The outfit and the general expenses of the show came op to the tidy total of…

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The Kennel. the Great International Show at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pa., November 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 8

The exhibition of the Philadelphia Dog Show Association was one of the wonders of the Kennel world. The outfit and the general expenses of the show come up to the tidy total of…

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Cycling Chronicle. the League Taylor Too Good. His form and Walkor's Discussed. The Austral Final—A novice provalls—Forbes, R. Lowls and Beauchamp winners—All about the Carnival—Paced Racing

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 6

Cyclists generally will regret to har of the untimely death, through pneumonia of George Campbell, a prominent wheelman of Newcastle…

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The St. Louis World's Fair

Evening News · Thursday 15 January 1903 · page 5

We have received the following from Mr. C. Dudley Cooper, special Sydney representative of St. Louis World's Fair: A cablegram has been received by the Exposition management from Mr…

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Cycling Carnival Continued

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 January 1903 · page 2

The Major Taylor carnival will be continued on Saturday afternoon, when a particularly interesting programme of events will be submitted, including the semi -finals…

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Albion Park Show. Albion Park

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 January 1903 · page 6

The 16th annual show of the Albion Park Agricultural Society was held to -day, the opening ceremony being performed by Mr. Arch. Campbell, M.L.A. The weather…

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The Cycling Carnival. Racing by Night. Major Taylor Again Victorious. W. C. Jackson Wins the Megson Plate. a Serious Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 January 1903 · page 8

The Major Taylor Cycling Carnival, under the auspices of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen, was continued last night at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The attendance numbered about 18,000…

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Major Taylor Carnival

The Australian Star · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 5

To-morrow afternoon, on the Sydney Cricket Ground, the fifth section of the Major Taylor carnival programme will be presented. A goodly list of events are set down for…

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The Cycling Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 7
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The semi-finals and finals of the League Cup of £60 (one mile scratch race), the qualifying heats for which were decided on Wednesday night, will be run to-morrow afternoon. The racing in the heats…

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Naval and Military Exhibition

The Australian Star · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 6

The commercial agent in London, Mr, C. C. Lance, writes to Sir John See that he has been pressed with an offer of free space for an exhibit at a naval and military…

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The St. Louis World's Fair

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 8

The Louis and Purchase Exposition, to be held in St. Louis, U.S.A., in 1904. will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of one million…

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The London Agency. Naval and Military Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 7

Mr. Lance, writing from London under date December 12th, says:— I have the honor to inform you that I have been pressed with an offer of free space for an…

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Agricultural Show. Albion Park. (From Our Special Reporter.) Albion Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 6

Cool fine weather prevailed during the second day of the Albion Park Show, and there was a large attendance. The ring side was crowded with vehicles, and many parties picnicked under the shade…

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Auburn Hospital Fair

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 24

The great Fair in aid of St. Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, will be opened in the local Town Hall by Lady Barton, on the 24th inst. His Excellency the State Governor, Sir Harny…

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A Fair, Beautiful Skin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 4

SULPHOLINE LOTION [?]ears off Pimples, Blemishes, Irritation, Redness, Roughnes, Skin Disflgurements. Shilling Bottless of Suplholine, the English Skin Lotion.—Advt…

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