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Shows & fairs, 1906

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 146

Temora Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

M. W. H. Tubman, secretary of the Temora P.A.H. and I. Association informs us that the next show has been fixed for Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Cycling. Night Carnival Ended

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 2

The January cycling carnival came to an end at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday night. A big crowd attended, principally to see the decision of the final of the Summer Wheel Race…

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State Governor at the Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson visited the A.N.A. Exhibition at the Agricultural Ground this afternoon, accompanied by Captain Sharp, private secretary. He was met at the entrance…

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Made in Australia. Manufacturers' Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 4

The A.N.A. Exhibition is now in its last week, so that few opportunities remain for an inspection of this interesting and educative display of articles either made in Australia by…

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The Penrith Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

The Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society announce their fourteenth annual show. This will be held at Penrith on Thursday and Friday…

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The A.n.a. Exhibition. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 3

Sir,-- As a matter of public concern, I am authorised by my committee to bring under your notice the following facts, upon which I offer no comment, and request that the same…

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Cyclonic Squall in New Zealand. Damage to Exhibition Buildings

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 7

WELLINGTON, Monday.-- A cyclonic squall, which lasted but a fow moments, did considerable damage to the Christchurch Exhibition Building and gardens to-day. About 200ft. of…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Manufacturers' Dinner Public Support Criticised. "A Crying Shame."

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 7

One of the closing phases of the A.N.A. Exhibition was the banquet held in the Music Hall last night,when exhibiting manufacturers entertained a company at dinner,…

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Local Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Xxv.-- the Success Stove Works

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

The stove making industry is one of comparatively recent development in New South. Wales in comparison with the great primary industries. It would appear to have been…

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New Zealand Exhibition. Building Damaged by a Storm. Frame Work Wrecked. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 7

A heavy, thunderstorm broke over Christchurch yesterday. It was preceded by a violent squall of wind, and considerable damage was done, the chief mishap being the…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. State's Strong Position. an Era of Prosperity. Speech by the Minister for Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

The executive of the A.N.A. Exhibition were entertained at supper last evening by the exhibitors. Mr. J. Sutton presided, and among the guests was Mr. Lee, Minister for…

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Cycling Carnival. Farley Wins the Wheel Race. the Adelaide Won by Kett. Mayer Wins the Five Miles Scratch

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 5

The cycling carnival promoted by the Summer Nights Amusements Limited, and held under the auspices of the League of Wheelmen was brought to a conclusion last night…

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The Soil Settlement and Production. District Exhibits. at the Royal Show. the Question of Subsidy

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1906 · page 9

J. correspondent brings under notice a matter which is certainly worthy of consideration by the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, namely, the position of district exhibits at the…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 11

The annual meeting of members of the Royal Agricultural Society will be held this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, when the president, Sir John See, will present the annual report and…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Buildings on the Showground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 6

At a well-attended meeting of the executive and ground committee, hold at the showground on Monday, Mr. Henry Hudson presiding, tendors were received for a new…

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Cereals Exhibition

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 5

The cereals exhibition at the Royal Exchange closes to-morrow. The Premier will give an address at 2.30 p.m. The exhibition is daily attracting a large number of…

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The Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 12

Martini's Buckjumping Exhibition, in Pitt-street, near the new Railway Station, provides an exciting evening's amusement, and three are large audiences at the marquee…

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Roseleaves From Fair Gardens

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 38

O my garden, full of lilies White as peace and very tall. In your. midst my herart so still is, I can hear the latest leaf faill…

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Fees for the Fair

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 5

The experiment made at Moorefield on Saturday last in charging lady patrons for admission to the grandstand clearly indicates that the gentler sex do not take kindly to…

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Newcastle Carnival Monday Night

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 6

Arrangements arc well in hand for the Newcastle Amusement Co's Carnival to be held next Friday night. The different events have filled well, and as Friday and Brook have signified their intention…

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