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Shows & fairs, 1905

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Cycling and Motoring. the March Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1905 · page 4

The minor events to be decided at the Sydney Thousand meeting have been declared. The entries for the various races will be received by the league secretary up to the time of taking in the Sydney…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Referee · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 5

In to-day's issue Mr. F. Webster, the secretary, announces that prize schedules and entry forms for the Grand Commonwealth Show in Sydney at Easter may be…

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Agricultural Society's Ground. Preparing for the Easter Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 9

As soon as one Easier Show is over, the authorities of the Royal Agricultural Society begin at once to prepare for the next, and the result is that work is in progress at the Moore…

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Public Schools Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 5

Over 450 entries have been received for the Schools' Annual Carnival, to be held on Saturday at Drummoyne Baths. The chief event is the Mile Championship of N.S.W., and Keran, Craig, Healy, Smith,…

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Candelo Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 14

The dry season along the South Coast greatly interfered with the success of the Candelo Show last week. The event was the 21st held by the local society; but, according to…

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Tamworth Show

Evening News · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 3

TAMWORTH, Wednesday.—The annual show of the local Agricultural Association was opened to-day in fine weather. The entries this year are less than on the last occasion; but…

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Tasmania. Empire Fair. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 7

The State Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland, to-day opened the Empire Fair in the Albert Hall. The fair has been organised by the ladies of the Victorian League in aid of their…

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Swimming. Public Schools' Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 10

The annual swimming carnival under the direction of the Public Schools A.A.A. will be held at tho Drummoyne Baths on Saturday. The tram authorities are putting on a special service, and have also granted…

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The Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 522

Entries in the various sections and applications for space are coming in apace for the forthcoming Easter Exhibition at Moore Park, and as matters look now success seems…

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Swimming. Balmain-gladstone Club. Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 5

The third annual carnival of the Balmain Gladstone Swimming Club was held last night at Davis't Floating Baths, Iron Cove. There was a fair attendance, including the patron of he club, Mr…

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The Luddenham Show. Penrith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 13

The Luddenham show was opened to-day under most unfavourable auspices, the threatening weather interfering considerably wit[?] attendance. The show, taken as a whole, [?]…

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Liverpool Show. Dealing with Protests

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held in the Liverpool Town Hall on Monday, Mr. E. J. Ashcroft presiding over a big attendance…

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Liverpool Show. (Seo illustrations on page 37.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 13

Better luck attended the show at Liverpool this year than last as regards weather, for the two days this year were fine, whereas last year rain considerably affected the takings of the…

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Castle Hill Show. To be Opened To-day

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 2

The Castle Hill Show will be opened to-day by the Hon. the Minister for Public Instruction, who will be accompanied by the Attorney-General, Hon. J. Cook, and…

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Fort-street Carnival. Keran at It Again. 300 Yards Record Skied

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 5

The Fort-street School held their 15th annual carnival on Saturday last at the Domain Baths, Dave Pike, as usual, had everything in apple pie order, and a long…

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Athletic Notes Amateur Athletics. Shrubb and Duffey Show Good Form. Widmer and Wheatley. Each Win a Championship. Notes and Gossip. FIXTURES 1905. MARCH

Referee · Wednesday 1 March 1905 · page 6

11-International Meeting, Carisbrook Ground, Dunedin. 17, IS- New Zealand A.A.A. Championship Meeting, Christchurch…

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The Easter Show. Preparing for the Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1905 · page 8

Preparations are well in hand for the coming Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society. The grounds at Moore Park are being got ready, and no less than £4000 are being spent in…

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Liverpool Plains P. A. AND H. Association. a Successful Exhibition. (From Our Special Reporter.) Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1905 · page 3

The show of the Liverpool Plains P.A. and H. Association was opened to-day in sultry weather. It was expected last year that this year's show would have been hold on the new…

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Aquatic Carnival at Middle Harbour

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1905 · page 6

At the Spit, Middle Harbour, on afternoon, the Middle Harbour Aquatic Carnival Club, assisted by the Mosmen Swimming Club and Middle Harbour Sailing Club, will hold an…

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BEGA A. P. AND H. Society. Bega

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1905 · page 3

The Bega Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society's thirty-third annual exhibition took place on the show ground today. The weather was beautifully fine and…

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