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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1905

2,387 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 120

Civic Affairs. the Exhibition Building

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 3

Tenders were opened by the finance committee tee the City Council yesterday for the use of the Exhibition Building during the winter months. Three tenders were received. The…

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Eastern Sururbs Club's Championship Carnival

The Australian Star · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 3

The annual carnival of the Eastern Suburbs Swimming Club will be held at the Bronte Baths to-morrow afternoon. The principal items on the programme are the…

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Technical College. Exhibition of Students' Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 5

The severth annual exhibition of the work of the students at the Technical College during the past year was continued yesterday. The various departments were crowded throughout the day and…

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Travellers' Travesties. Fallen for the Fair. the Petersham Party. and the Darlinghurst Damsel

The Australian Star · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 1

There is a story in circulation just now in commercial clubs of the vagaries of a traveller who at present is overdue in his district, and the reasons pertaining thereto. It…

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The Iron Contract. a Fair Field and No Favor. Speech by the Minister for Education

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 5

LITHGOW, Tuesday.--The agricultural show was officially opened to-day by Mr. B. B. O'Conor, Minister for Education, who was introduced by Mr. W. Sandford, one of the vice-presidents…

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Liverpool Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 4

The entries for the Liverpool Show, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, amount to close, on 1000, the horse and poultry classes being…

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Lithgow Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 6

Mr W G Roots returned from the Lithgow Show on Friday morning. He reports having won with his horse Courage first prize for coaching stallion, Mr J English's Victory being…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at the Castle Hill Show should not forget that entries close to-day, and may be made, with Mr. Best at Dural. Mr. Muir at Castle Hill, Mr…

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Newcastle. Cycling Night Carnival. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 12

The second night carnival promoted by the Newcastle Summer nights Amusement Company was held this evening on the Rugby football ground. The weather was disappointing, being inclined to be…

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Show Horses. And Railway Rates

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 11

Mr. Hogue, the Chief Secretary, who is also acting for Mr. Lee, Minister for Works, during that gentleman's, absence in Hobart, is in receipt of a communication from the…

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Aquatic Carnival. in AlD N.S. HOSPITAL

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 9

A general meeting was held on Wednesday evening, at Stansell’s hotel. It was decided to engage the…

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Agricultural' Shows. Taree Show. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 7

About 2500 persons were present on the second day of the show, and the weather was fine. The following additional awards were announced:…

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Pyrmont Club Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 8

Following are the final entries for the 440yds Championship of New South Wales, to be decided at above club's Carnival tomorrow evening : B. B. Keran (Sobraon Club), C. N. Smith…

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Ladies' Invitation Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 8

Enterprise Club's Ladies' Invitation Carnival will take place next Tuesday night at Coogee Aquarium Baths. In the 50yds interclub handicap spectators will see those crack sprinters C…

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Royal Agricultural Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 2

The Grand Commonwealth Show of the Royal Agricultural Society is advertised to commence on April 19, concluding on April 27…

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Swimming. Keran Breaks Another World's Record. Fastest Five Hundred Ever .Swum. Eastern Suburbs Club's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 8

Eastern Suburbs Swimming: Club's 14th annual Carnival, held in Bronte (Waverley) Baths yesterday afternoon, was well attended and capably managed. Waverley won the 500yds Flying…

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Amateur Photographic Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Friday.--An inter-State exhibition of amateur photographs will be opened on Monday. The collection on view includes exhibits from England, Scotland, South Africa, and…

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Agricultural Associations. Manning River Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 7

TAREE, Saturday.--The Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Society's show was held on Thursday and Friday, and, despite the effects of the excessive dry weather experienced in the district for the past…

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Swimming. Eastern Suburbs Club's Carnival. Keran Makes Another World's Record

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 10

Bronto Baths were well attended on Saturday, [?] the Eastern Suburbs Club held its 14th annual championship carnival. The threatening rain held off, allowing the afternoon's sport to be conducted in…

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Stage, Song, and Show Nellie Stewart' as "Camille." an Enthusiastic Reception. Lyceum

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 2

The Lyceum was packed to the doors Saturday night to witness Nellie Stewart in the ambitious role of Camille, Bernhardt's great part. We have seen more than one…

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