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Shows & fairs, 1904

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The Milan Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 8

Sir Philip Fysh has received a letter from the secretary of the Milan Exhibition, 1905, asking him to let it be known to Australian merchants that the exhibition will include a…

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Moruya Show

Evening News · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 5

MORUYA, Friday.—The attendance on the second day of the show was a record. About 1700 entries were received, and the exhibits in all sections were very good especially in…

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Nyngan Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 7

Mr. Richard E. Burns,secretary of the Nyngan and District P.and A.A.scoiation, informs us that the next show of his society has been fixed for…

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How to Advance Sydney. a Southern Seas Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 2

Publicity makes for commercial progress. Commercial progress is the order of the day. "Markets"—that is the watchword of the times. Markets imply potentialities. How much does…

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Show Societies and the Trotting Club

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 11

The majority of the trotting event decided at agriculture shows in this State are run under the rules of the New South Wales Trotting Club a very…

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Railway Passenger Fares. Raising the Rates at Show Time

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 7

ARMIDALE. Thursday.--It is complained that the Railway Department has treated the local P. and A. Society harshly in connection with the special train service for the approaching…

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Agricultural Shows. Moruya A. AND P. Society's Show. Second Day. (From Our Special Reporter.) Moruya

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 4

The show of the Moruya Agricultural and Pastoral Society was continued to-day. The weather was fine. though not so bright as on the opening day. The programme of events…

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Newcastle Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 14

The programme for the big swimming gala to be held at Newcastle on March 14, in connection, with the Australasian championship carnival, hua just been issued, and is as follows:--…

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Campbelltown Show

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 7

The committee of the Campbelltown A., H., and I. Society is actively engaged making preparations for the sixth annual show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1 and 2, and…

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Moruya Show

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 6

MORUYA, Friday.—The attendance on the second day of the show was a record. About 1700 entries were received and the exhibits in all sections were very good, especially in…

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"Fair Lilias" Chapter Ii. (continued)

The St George Call · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 7

As they rode up to the entrance-hall, the eyes of the duke wandered over the pleasure-grounds, the deer-park, the woods, and the highlands beyond, limited only by the Cheviot…

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Our Next Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 4

The ballot for committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society closed on Wednesday night last. The newlyelected committee will meet this Friday night at…

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Life-saving Society. Big Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 14

Arrangements are being perfected for the holding of the first carnival in connection with the New South Wales Life-Saving Society, at the Coogee Aquarium Baths, on the evening of the 2nd prox. In addition to several races…

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The Luddenham Show Splendid Weather. Best Show Ever Held

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 6

The fourteenth annual show of the Ludd[?]am Agricultural Society, held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, was certainly the best ever held on the grounds. Not…

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The Cathedral Fair. the Cardinal's Campaign. Meetings at Burwood and Lewisham. the Completion of the Building—and After

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 26

In the prosecution of his campaign in support of the St. Mary's Cathedral Fair, his Eminence the Cardinal visited Burwood and Lewisham on Sunday last, each of which…

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Life-saving Carnival

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 14 February 1904 · page 2

The Life-Saving Society are holding a carnival at Coogee Aquarium on March 2, and the event promises to be very successful. The society have the help of the affiliated amateur…

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Easter Exhibition. a Record Anticipated

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 14 February 1904 · page 7

The coming show of the Royal Agricultural Society, to be held at Moore Park from March 30 to April 7. promises to be the record one of the society. Notwithstanding the…

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Give Us a Show. Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 14 February 1904 · page 2

A crowded house greet[?]l the revival of "Florodora" at the Theatre Royal last night, by Mr. J.G. Williamson's Comedy company. The part of Dolores was well played by the…

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Life-saving Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 2

The Life-Saving Society are holding a carnival at Coogee Aquarium on March 2, and the event promises to be very successful. The society have the help of the affiliated amateur…

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Nowra Show. Kiama

The Australian Star · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 3

The weight-guessing, competition in connection with the Nowra Show was decided yesterday, Mr. T. S. Johnston, of Burrier, being the winner, guessing Within 11b of the…

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