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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

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

The Australian Star · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 2

Her Majesty's: "Veronique." Royal: "Sinbad the Sailor." Criterion: "Quality Street." Palace: Mr. R. G. Knowles (opening night)…

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Lewisham Hospital Fair

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 17

A largely-attended meeting in connection with Lewisham Hospital Fair was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, the 31st ult. The question of naming the various stalls…

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St. Petersburg's Fair "Postmen."

The World's News · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 23

These two famous Russian actresses did duty as letter[?]…

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"Fair Lilias" Chapter Xlvii

The St George Call · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 7

" Did they Igo through the nunnery grounds ?" asked Helena's driver. " Perhaps you'll ax them, Murty, when you see 'em again. The top of the…

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Martini's Buck Jumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 10

Martini's buck jumping exhibition is as popular as ever. To-night there will be a contest of considerable interest, as "Jigger" Lavell, the Victorian rough rider Irom Gippsland is to try…

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Swimming Mosman Club Carnival

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 2

The ninth annual carnival of the Mosman Swimming Club was held at the Municipal [?]a[?], Lavender Bay, North Sydney, on [?]aturday last. The principal items on the…

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Notes at the Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 12

The Hon. B.B. O'Conor put in two long days at the show. The Hon. Joseph Cook was prevented from being present on the first day…

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Wollongong Show. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 14

The weather on the second day on the show was beautiful, and the attendance was 4000 The show was officially opened by Mr W. M'Court, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly…

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Bowls. Waverley Club. the Annual Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 14

The third annual bowling carnival for the championship of Australasia, organised by the Waverley Bowling and Recreation Club, Limited, has been fixed to take place on the Waverley green at Easter. Trophies…

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Castle Hill Show. Second Day

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 12

There was a good attendance on the second day. Amongst the distinguished visitors were the Huns. Joseph Cook and B. B. O'Conor, and Mr. Edward Terry…

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Mosman Swimming Carnival Record by East Sydney Team

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 7

The ninth annual carnival of the Mosman Swimming Club was held at the Municipal Baths, Lavender Bay, on…

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The flew Zealand Victories. Where Is "British Fair Play?" Sarcastic Comment in Ireland

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 14

The New Zealand football team are paying the penalty in the usual disagreeable manner of their triumphant wiping of the floor with British Rugby players (writes…

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Cycling and Motoring. the Cyclists Union Carnival. One and Five Miles Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 16

The second days racing in collection with the 25th annual championship meeting of the New South Wales Cyclists Union takes place this afternoon in the New Sports Ground, Moore Park There are 20 items on…

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The Soil Settlement and Production. South Coast Shows. Are There Too Many? a Plea for One District Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 11

Favored with pleasant weather, a generous Catalogue of excellent exhibits, attractive ring events, and a good attendance, the Wollongong show, which draws to a conclusion to-day,…

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Balmain Ladies' Club Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 February 1906 · page 8

The first carnival in connection with the Ladies Swimming Association will be Held at Balmain on March 3, under the control of the Balmain Club. Events include All-Schools' Championship, 100yds…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 5

A special meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society was held on Friday last to elect standing committees for the year and transact other business of…

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Martini's Buckjumping Show

The Australian Star · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 2

Such is the success scored by Mr. Martini with his buckjumping show that his season, originally intended to be a brief one during the Christmas holidays, is still going well…

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Wollongong Show. Third Day. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 5

The Wollongong show concluded yesterday, the weather conditions being all that could be desired. The attendance numbered over 4000. The ring events were especially…

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The Wollongong Show. Cattle and Draught Horses. Root Crops

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 7

WOLLONGONG, Saturday.--The Wollongong A.H.I. Society's Show wa[?] again well patronised on the closing day. Altogether it has been most successful. Looking back over the lists, few…

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Cyclists' Union Carnival. Annual Championship Meeting. the Mile Event Won by Hopkins. Cox Secures the Five Miles Classic Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 10

The New South Wales Cyclists' Union held the final day's racing in connection with their twenty-fifth annual championship ou Saturday last, at the new Sports Grounds, Moore Park…

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