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Shows & fairs, 1906

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Made in Australia. Manufacturers' Exhibition. To-night's Military Display

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 9

The attendance at tho A.N.A. Exhibition yesterday afternoon was only fair, but it was much better in the evening, when, in addition to a concert, there was a display of fireworks,…

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Fruit Sales the Selling Agents and Their Clients. Do Orchardists Get Fair Returns?

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 8

Orchardists have a long-standing grievance--one which they air at all seasons, and frequently. They never seem to get satisfactory prices…

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Local Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Xxvii-- Welsbach Light Co., of Australasia, Ltd

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 5

Amongst tho best examples of what Australian brains and labour are capable of doing is to be found in the magnificent exhibit of the Welsbach Light Co. of…

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Mosman Carnival

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 3

Entries close to-morrow night at Sports Club for inter-club events to be decided at the Mosman Club's monster carnival to be held at Lavender Bay on Saturday,…

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New Zealand International Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 3

The New Zealand International Exhibition authorities invite competition for an original ode, which it is intended to have set to music and produced in March, 1907, by the…

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Sydney Show Butter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 8

Mr. J. Blanchfield, manager of the Woodhill Dalry Company, writes:—Whilst admitting there is no better method than that adopted by the Royal Agricultural Society re the…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. To-night's Programme

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 5

The naval and military display which was to have been held at the A.N.A. Exhibition at the Agricultural Ground last night had to he postponed on account of the rain. This…

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The Premier's Visit. to the Cereals Exhibition

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 7

The State Premier (Mr. J. H. Carruthers) yesterday visited the Cereals Exhibition at the Royal Exchange. With him on the platform were Mr. G. W. Moore…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Saluting the Colours

Evening News · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 4

At the A.N.A. Exhibition last night, notwithstanding the heavy downpour of rain, which soon flooded the grounds, the military committee carried out its most important items, viz.,…

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New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association. Its Forthcoming Exhibition

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 11

The schedule for this year's N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Show has been issued, and is well in keeping with those of previous years. It will be noticed…

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Made in Australia. Manufacturers' Exhibition. the Military Display. Postponed Until To-night

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 3

The display which was to have been carried out by the military authorities last night in connection with the A.N.A. Exhibition, had, owing to the heavy rain storm, to be postponed…

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Stage, Song and Show. What Theatricals Are Doing. To-morrow Night's Performances

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 2

Her Majesty's: "Veronique" (first night). Royal: "Sinbad the Sailor." Palace: "The J.P." (revival). Criterion: "Shall We Forgive Her?"…

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Local Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Xxviii. -- Messrs. M'murtrie and Co., Limited

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 5

The splendid exhibit (In elaborate show coses) of Australian manufactured boots and shoes by the well-known firm of Messrs. M'Murtrie and Co., Limited; at the A.N.A…

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Central Cumberland A. and H. Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

The Council met on Wednesday evening, when there was a good attendance, Mr. J. Hunt presiding. Also present: Messrs. G. T. Rousghley, C. Booth, J…

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Resources of the State. the Gosfor. Show. a Successful Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 10

Agricultural exhibitions have an added interest just now, inn view of the magnificent harvest, as they serve to illustrate the possibilities and actual achievements of the various…

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The Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 13

Martini's Buckjumping Exhibition, now in its sixth week in Sydney, maintains its popularity. An attractive programme is announced for tonight…

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"Fair Lilias" Chapter Xlv

The St George Call · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 7

"That I placed a child in your hands whose name was Lilias. I agreed to write to you, making an appointment to meet at a place some three hundred miles…

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Swimming. Mosman Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 14

Entries close to-night at Sports Club for interclub events in the Mosman Club's carnival, to be held at Lavender Bay on Saturday next. The programme includes the 500 yards flying squadron teams…

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Kiama Show. a Successful Exhibition. the First Day. Speech by the Premier. Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 13

The Kiama Agricultural Society opened its annual exhibition under best conditions to-day. Bright sunshine prevailed, and a cool breeze from the ocean blew across the…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

The auction sale of privileges connected with the Central Cumberland A. and H. Society's forthcoming show at Castle Hill was held by Mr. E. P. Pearce on…

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