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Shows & fairs, 1904

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Cootamundra Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 6

Mr. T. Williams, secretary of the Cootamundra A. P. H. and L. Association, advises us that the next annual show of his society will be held on…

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Cycling. To-night's Carnival

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 2

Ever since it was definitely known that Major Taylor, the world's champion cyclist, was coming to Sydney to race once more, there has been dis­cussion as to how he would fare against the riders…

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Cycling Carnival. To-night's Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 6

The cycle racing season for 1904 opens to-night on the Sydney Cricket Ground, when the New South Wales champions will be called upon to meet the fastest sprinter in the world, Major Taylor, on the…

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Cycling Carnival. Taylor is in Good Form

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 2

There were 15,000 spectators at The Sydney Cricket Ground last night, attracted there by the announcement that Major Taylor, the negro cyclist, would ride…

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Cycling Carnival. Re-appearance of Major Taylor. the Visitor in Winning Form

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 12

There was a large attendance at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night when the first events in the January Cycling Carnival were run off. The pavilions and ground were brilliantly illuminated,…

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Cycling Carnival

Truth · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 8

The cycling carnival will be continued Wednesday and Saturday nights this week and on January 13, 16, 18, and 20. To-morrow night Major Taylor rides…

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East Sydney Carnival

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 7

Swimmers are reminded that entries for the East Sydney Swimming Club's carnival close ut the New Couth Wales Sports Club on Monday at 2 p.m. The principal items on…

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Cycling Carnival. Unfavourable Weather. Mutton Wins the Carnival Plate

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 2

The League of New South Wales Wheelmen experienced decidedly bad luck in the continuation of their carnival on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon…

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Give Us a Show. Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 2

"Why Woman Sins," at the Criterion Theatre, combines as many sensational incidents of melodrama could desire. Mr. Charles Holloway and company are provided with…

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SHEISMS. The New Year "Carnival." Manly Amusements and the Cruel Ram Jam on the Wharf. A Hash-House Roue. Physical Culture for Fat Females. The New Woman's "Wepping"—a Stocking Filled with Sand. The inharmonious Hempire League

Truth · Sunday 3 January 1904 · page 8

The death of the old and the birth of the new year were celebrated in the fashion that young Australia deems correct. Every instrument that will make a…

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Swimming. East Sydney Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 January 1904 · page 4

Every preparation is being made to ensure the success of the East Sydney Club's annual carnival to be held on Saturday. The programme is attractive, and the events include the flying squadron championship of the State for…

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Was As a " Show."

Evening News · Monday 4 January 1904 · page 4

An American syndicate promises to provide some realistic incidents of the Boer War at the St. Louis Exposition. The capital of the concern is 300,000dol, and the show is described by…

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Cycling Carnival. Continued in Wet Weather

The Australian Star · Monday 4 January 1904 · page 6

The League of New South Wales Wheelmen experienced decidedly bad luck in the continuation of their carnival on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon…

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Swimming. the Kiama Carnival. Amusing Happenings

Evening News · Monday 4 January 1904 · page 2

Metropolitan swimmers who took part in the Kiama carnival on New Year's Day returned home after what all refer to as a most enjoyable trip. Over 100 competed in the various events,…

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Stage, Song and Show. Royal

The Australian Star · Monday 4 January 1904 · page 3

"The pantomime "Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" is still enjoying bumper houses at the Theatre Royal. The house was packed on Saturday, night. The great…

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Butter Tests at the Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 January 1904 · page 5

The advance instalment of the schedule for the Royal Agricultural Society's next Easter Show includes all the live stock sections. Among the most interesting classes…

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Cycling Carnival. Second Day's Racing. Mutton Wins the Imperial Plate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 January 1904 · page 5

The second day's racing of the State carnival held under the New South Wales League of Wheelmen rules took place on Saturday last on the Sydney Cricket Ground track. The…

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East Sydney's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 January 1904 · page 3

The East Sydney Club's annual carnival will take place at Farmer's Rushcutters' Bay Baths next Saturday. Among other items in an excellent programme is the Flying Squadron Championship of New South Wales…

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To-day's Prices. Fair Amount of Trade

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 January 1904 · page 5

Trade in the Sussex-street produce markets this morning, was fairly brisk, and as supplies were generally in keeping with demand few alterations on current values were…

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