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Shows & fairs, 1906

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Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 3

Martini's buck jumping exhibition at the Christ Church school grounds,Pitt-street, holds- its own as a holiday attraction. There are crowded audiences nightly. The exhibition Will be con…

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After the Carnival

Evening News · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 4

For lighting a bonfire in Crown-street on New Years Eve, Robert Thompson was at the Water Police Court to-day fined 10s, with the alternative of three, days' gaol. Charged with…

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A.n.a. Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 3

The naval and, military display, on Saturday afternoon, induced the attendance of a fairly large number of visitors, at the Royal. Agricultural Society's grounds,, where the A.N.A…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Exhibitors' Organisation

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 8

A largely-attended meeting of the exhibitors at the A.N.A. Exhibition was held on the grounds on Saturday last, for the purpose of devising some means whereby the…

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A.n.a. Exhibition the Band Contest. Naval and Military Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

The executive committee of the A.N.A. Exhibition is doing its almost to make the show a success. The exhibits in themselves are well worth a visit to the ground, but in addition…

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Scotia's Sons. Annual Carnival at Moore Park. the Day for the Lads and Lassies

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

For bold, independent, unconquered and free, Her bright course of glory for ever shall run. For brave Caledonia immortal must be…

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Australian Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Viii.--messrs. Lysaght Bros. and Co., Ltd

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

No firm in Australia have been such real benefactors of the pastoral industry as Messrs. Lysaght Bros., and Co., Ltd., of 39 Pitt-street, this city, and Chiswick,…

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Stage, Song and Show. Bumper Houses at "The Girl from Kay's." Success of "Sinbad the Sailor." Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 2

The house to witness "The Girl From Kay's" at Her Majesty's on Saturday evening was a bumper, and the performance went with a great swing. The principals of this…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. the Fireworks Display

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 6

The Agricultural Ground was in the hands of the Highland Society during the daytime, yesterday, but after 6 p.m. the A.N.A. authorities resumed control, and provided an…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Pyrotechnics at Agricultural Grounds

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 2

There was a great attendance at the Royal Agricultural Grounds after 6 p.m. on Monday. All the courts were crowded, and it was noticeable that there was a decided appreciation of…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Large Attendances. Proposals of the Executive

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 9

The A.N.A. Exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Society's Grounds is increasing in popularity, the attendances during yesterday and last night being highly satisfactory. The…

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Motoring. Mechanical Features at the English Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 8

A perusal of the English motoring journals shows that the great English motor show was not noticeable particularly for any great or striking departures in design or construction, it was noticeable that there seentad…

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Highland Society's Carnival. New Year's Day Sports. Speeches at the Luncheon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 7

Scotland's sons and grandsons were well represented yesterday at the Highland Society's athletic carnival. The Royal Agricultural Society's show grounds sported more…

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Australian Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Ix.--messrs. A. Forsyth and Co., Ltd

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 5

The exhibit of Messrs. A. Forsyth and Co., Ltd. (Australian Rope Works), at the A.N.A., Exhibition is without doubt a splendid example of how an Australian industry can be…

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Hatte's Fair

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 3

Hatte's 30th great summer fair starts to-morrow. It is earlier this year than usual, so as to enable country visitors who are in the city to reap the benefit. Mr. Hatte…

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A.n.a. Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 29
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IN THE FACTORY…

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A.n.a. Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 28

A "CORNER" IN SILVER STAR STARCH…

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Another Royal Exchange Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 13

The directors of the Royal Exchange are following up the series of interesting exhibitions in relation to our primary industries that they have so successfully carried…

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Manly Water Chute. Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 5

At Mr. de Groen's "continental," at the Chute grounds to-night, the Gotham trio Will again appear In their musical specialties, with which they were so very successful at a…

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