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Shows & fairs, 1906

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 146

A.N.A. Exhibition. Opened in Melbourne Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 11

The State Governor, Sir Reginald Talbot, his afternoon opened the exhibition of Australian manufactures promoted by the Metropolitan Committee of the Australian…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Military Display. Indian Frontier Warfare

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 13

A little diversity was lent to the proceedings at the A.N.A. Exhibition yesterday, by the carrying out of a programme which was mainly of a spectacular order. The result was that…

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Swimming. Twenty-fourth Carnival of the Balmain Swimming Club

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 8

Not so large a gathering as we had anticipated was present on last Saturday at the twenty-fourth anniversary carnival of the B.S.C., at…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Great Military Display. a Big Attendance

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 6

The naval and military display given at the A.N.A. Exhibition on the Agricultural Ground last night was, as a spectacular entertainment, one of the most successful ever…

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The A.n.a. Exhibition. Anniversary Celebration. Speeches at the Dinner

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

The A.N.A. celebrated Anniversary Day at the exhibition main pavilion, Agricultural Ground, with a luncheon yesterday. Although all those bidden to the festive board…

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Why Australia Should Rejoice. Its Progress and Prosperity. Congratulatory Speeches. at the A.n.a. Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 12

In celebration of Anniversary Day, dinner was held at the A.N.A. Exhibition yesterday, and was attended by some 150 persons, the guests including Sir John See, Mr. T. T. Ewing…

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Spying Out the Land. a Farmer's Ambassador to New South Wales. Thousands Ready to Follow. Fair Conditions Necessary

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 9

The British farmer has for several years been looking far afield for fresh avenues for the employment, of ills energies, the development of ills skill, and the investment of his capital. The…

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Our Coming Show Election of Secretary. a Big Meeting. Deepest Sympathy with Lath Secretary's Widow and Friends

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was held at the Exchange on…

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Buck-jumping Show

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 8

It speaks well for Martini's buckjumping show that though it has been running opposite the new Railway Station for several weeks the attendances have in nowise…

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Exhibition of Treasures worth £100,000

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 1

FOUR remarkable creations of the goldsmiths' and sculptors' art, estimated to be worth £100,000, were to be seen at the Dore Gallery last month…

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Cyclone Damages N.z. Exhibition Building

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 8

A cyclonic squall, which lasted but a few moments, did considerable damage to the Christchurch Exhibition Building and gardens. About 200ft of framework of the Exhibition Building…

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Kiama Show. Kiama

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 3

The Kiama Agricultural Association's annual show was concluded this afternoon. The show was most successful, financially and otherwise. The principal prizes in the horse…

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THE A.N.A. Exhibition. a Magnificent Wind-Up

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 1

The A.N A. Exhibition received excellent patronage yesterday afternoon, and over 5000 people attended. A number of athletic events were carried out under the rules of…

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Agent-general's Office. Exhibition of N.s.w. Produce

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday Morning.—Mr. T. A. Coghlan, Agent-General for New South Wales, moves to new offices at 125 Cannon-street, City, on February…

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Foundation Day in Melbourne. Exhibition of Australian Products Opened by the Governor-general "No Political Flavor." Melbourne, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 5

This year's Australian Natives' Association's annual demonstration to commemorate Foundation Day takes the form of an exhibition of Australian produce and…

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Buckjumping Show

The Australian Star · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 2

The large assemblage at Martini s Buck- jumping Show, opposite the new railway station, on Saturday night attested the popularity of this highly-interesting form…

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The A.n.a. Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 6

After being open for some six weeks the A.N.A. Exhibition has now closed its doors, but the good influence which it exercised will not fade away soon. At one time…

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The A.n.a. Exhibition. Closing Day

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 6

The exhibition of local manufactures and products promoted by the A.N.A., and held in the Agricultural Society's grounds, closed down on Saturday evening, after having been open for…

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Mimic Warfare. at the A.n.a. Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 8

On Saturday night, after running a course of six weeks, the Australian Natives' Association Exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Grounds was brought to a close. In the…

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The A.N.A. Exhibition. an Estimate of the Work. Mr. [?] OPINION

Evening News · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 5

The A.N.A. Exhibition at Moore Park, which has just closed, furnishes some admirable lessons respecting the possibilities of local industries. Since its inception the committee has…

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