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Shows & fairs, 1905

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Our Coming Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 March 1905 · page 6

On Thursday and Friday next the thirteenth annual exhibition of the Nepean District. Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society will be held on the show…

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The Central Cumberland Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1905 · page 4

HOWEVER the Castle Hill Show of 1905 may ultimately pan out financially, whether the result be a satisfactory credit balance or a less agreeable…

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A Japanese Prison “All in a Garden Fair.”

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 4 March 1905 · page 5

Imagine a park or garden in the Japanese style with dwarf trees, surrounded by a hedge, Instead of a wall. In this park one sees a group of Japanese…

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Show Your Charity. To-Night's Concert at Town Hall

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 March 1905 · page 7

There will be a concert to-night at the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Austral Mandoline and Banjo Orchestral Society, in aid of the Bush Fires Relief (Lord Mayor's)…

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Aquatic Carnival. At Middle Harbour

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 5 March 1905 · page 2

The second annual aquatic carnival promoted by the Middle Harbour Aquatic Club, in conjunction with the Mosman Swimming Club and the Middle Harbour Sailing Club,…

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Alert Queensland. Minister for Lands at Lismore Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 March 1905 · page 5

Mr. J. T. Bell, Queensland Minister for Lands, visited Lismore for the Agricultural Show, and had a rosy tale to tell of the quality of available agricultural country in…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 10

At a council meeting of the society, which was held on Friday, Sir John"See in the chair, tenders for the erection of a new pavilion near the poultry shed were considered, and…

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Middle Harbour CARNIVAl

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 4

In aid of the funds of the Royal North [?] pital, the aquatic carnival promoted by the middl[?] Harbour Aquatic Club and the Mosman Swimming Club was brought off on Saturday, at the Spilt,…

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Newcastle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 7

Arrangements for the Newcastle Show. which is to take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of next week, are well forward, and the increasing attractiveness of the displays noted…

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Royal Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 3

Preparations are being made for the Easter carnival of the Royal Agricultural Society. Many improvements have been made since last year. The roads have been thoroughly re-formed and…

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Agricultural Shows. Taralga Show. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 10

The annual show at Taralga which commenced yesterday, suffered greatly by rain. Th[?] attendance yesterday was fair, but a heavy hailstorm in the afternoon was…

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Royal North Shore Hospital. Carnival in Aid of the Funds

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 3

An aquatic carnival in aid of the funds of the Royal North Shore Hospital was held on Saturday afternoon at the Spit, Middle Harbor, and the undertaking, which was promoted by the…

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Swimming. Public Schools' Championship Carnival. Extraordinary Performance by Keran. World's Record for a Mile

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 5

The Public Schools Championship Swimming Carnival was held at Drummoyne Baths on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of over 1000 spectators, and as there were in addition, nearly 400 competitors,…

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Cycling. the Sydney Thousand Carnival Acceptance for the £1000 Handicap. Entries for the Minor Events

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 8

Saturday was a busy day with the League of New South Wales Wheelmen. It was acceptance day for the Sydney Thousand, of £1000, the greatest cycling event in the world; while entries were also due for the miner…

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Stage, Song, and Show "Sweet Nell of Old Drury" "Woman and Wine" Revived. [?]vm

The Australian Star · Monday 6 March 1905 · page 2

That charming costume play, "Sweet Nell of Old Drury," was revived at, the Lyceum Saturday evening by George Musgrove's English Dramatic Company. The audience was…

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Inverell Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 7 March 1905 · page 2

This year the Inverell show was a great success, and as is always the case, visitors were accorded a measure of hospitality that ensured for them a really…

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Singleton Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 7 March 1905 · page 4

Mr. C. Poppnenhagen, secretary of the Northern A. Association, informs us that the next show at Singleton is fixed for September 13, 14 and 15, 1905…

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Bathurst Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 7 March 1905 · page 4

Mr. W. G. Thompson, hon. secretary of the Bathurst A.P. and H. Association, informs us that a nice shower has put the show-ground in excellent…

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Newcastle Cycling Carnival. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 March 1905 · page 8

The third cycling carnival promoted by the N[?] castle Amusement Company was held to night on the Rugby Football Ground. The attendance was satisfactory, and all the arrangements were excellently…

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The Chinese Village Carnival. Adams Sued in the District Court

Evening News · Tuesday 7 March 1905 · page 4

At the Sydney District Court to-day, before Judge Murray, James G. W. M'Curdy sued F. Adams, of 118 Pitt-street, city, for a sum of £34 10s. of which £9 10s was alleged to be…

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