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Shows & fairs, 1904

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Japan Gets Russia's Exhibition Space

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 February 1904 · page 8

Russia has abandoned the space allotted to her in the St. Louis Exhibition. Japan immediately secured the vacant space…

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To Show Her Love

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 February 1904 · page 3

"I punish you, my Bon," said the strenuous mother, as she wielded the slipper, "to show my love for you." "Well, mamma," rejoined the incorrigible…

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Give Us a Show. Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 21 February 1904 · page 2

"Brown's in Town." but his stay is not for long, as Stephenson's clever comedy company of American players close their Sydney session this week. "Brown" will be played…

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British Trade Mission Ship. Sea-going Exhibition Representing 150 Firms. Will Visit 32 Colonial and Foreign Ports

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 February 1904 · page 4

Since the scheme for the establishment of an "All-British Floating Exhibition" was first outlined, the offices of the "Express," London, have been inundated with…

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TARALGA A. AND H. Association's Show. Taralga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 5

The following were the prize-winners in the sheep sections at the Taralga Agricultural Association's shew:— Sheep.—Merino ram, strong wool: Jamieson and Sons,…

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March Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 8

SYDNEY THOUSAND ACCEPTANCES DUE TO-DAY. Entries for the whole of the minor events of the March race meeting are due at 5 p.m. to-day, and they will be received by the secretary of the league (Mr. H…

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Stage, Song and Show. The Royal

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 3

Mr. Leslie Stewart's fascinating production, "Florodora," entered upon the second week of its revival at the Royal on Saturday night. The piece was patronised by a large…

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Western Suburbs P. and P. Society. Annual Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the Western Suburbs Poultry and Pigeon Society s first annual show at the Summer Hill Skating Rink on Saturday afternoon, when the official…

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Sydney Thousand Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 8

General entries for the minor events of the March carnival closed yesterday. Acceptuces also closed for the Sydney Thousand. The world's greatest cycle race drew a large acceptance, and almost every local rider who had…

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Barraba Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 7

Mr. J. W. Bull, secretary of the Barraba P.A. and H. Association, advises us that the first, show of his society has been fixed for April 14 and 15 next, and…

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Walgett Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 4

Mr. T. Clarke, secretary of the Walgett Pastoral and Agricultural Association, has sent us a copy of the prize-list for the eleventh annual show, to…

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Condobolin Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 3

Mr. D. H. Tasker, secretary of the Condobolin P. A. and H. Association, advises us that the next show will be held on July 27 and 28, 1904…

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Jerilderie Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 7

Mr. Wm. Elliott, secretary of the Riverina P. and A. Association, informs us that the next show at Jerdderie will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday,…

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Cycling and Motoring. Carnival Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 7

Entries are now finally closed for all events, including the Sydney Thousand to be run at the League's Cycling Carnival, on the Sydney Cricket Ground, early next month. The promoters are very pleased with the entries,…

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Agricultural Shows. Lawson H. F. AND I. Association Show. Lawson

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 3

The fourth annual exhibition of the Lawson H. F. and I. Association was held on Friday and Saturday. The weather was fine and the attendance good on both days. An exhibit of…

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Taralga Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 13

Last week Taralga held their annual show, extending over two days, both beautiful for show purposes, though the second was rather hot. During both days the Goulburn Town…

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Newcastle Show

Referee · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 9

Mr. M. A. Fraser, secretary, to-day advertise the conditions at certain big events to take place at the Newcastle Show on March 2, 3, 4, and 5. Entries close [?]…

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Milton Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 13

The 36th annual show of the Ulladulla A. and H. Association was held at Milton last week, in rather warm weather. The opening ceremony was performed by the New South Wales…

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Pambula Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 13

The 2nd annual show of the Pambula A., H., and P. Society was held last week, and proved a great success. The following are some of the principal awards:—…

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The Adelaide International Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 3

Several phases of bad luck attended the International Carnival, which opened a; Adelaide on Saturday last A week previous, the prospects of the meeting…

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