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Shows & fairs, 1906

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Stage, Song & Show. the World Beyond the Footlights. R. G. Knowles' Season. "Veronique" Running Strongly. R. G. Knowles

The Australian Star · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 2

Novelty is the striking characteristics of the performance given by Mr. R. G. Knowles at the Palace Theatre on Saturday night. His "Conversations on the Songs and Stories of…

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Albury Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 4

Mr. Walter I. Johnson, Secretary of the Albury and Border P. A. and H. Society, writes us that the dates arranged for the next show at Albury are…

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Blayney Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 4

Mr. H. R. Woolley, secretary, of the Blayney P. and P. Association, informs us that the next annual show has been fixed for March 21 and 22. The…

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Tumbarumba Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 4

Mr. E. W. Figures, secretary of the Tumbarumba P. and A. Society, advises us that the local show will be held on March 7 and 8 next…

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Amusements. Martini's Buckjumping Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 6

Considerably over 3000 people attended Martini's Buckjumping Show on Saturday night, when "Jigger" Lavell Victoria's champion roughrider, was announced to ride "Bobs" Lavell is undoubtedly a good…

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After the Exhibition Mystery's Victory. Committee Sued for the Prize

Evening News · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 5

An unusual case came on for hearing in the District Court today, before Judge Backhouse. It arose from a jumping contest for hunters, which took place on Boxing Day last, at the…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 8

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…

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Moonlight Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 6

On March 10 it has been decided to hold a moonlight carnival in some convenient bay. A special effort will be made to provide an Interesting and unique outing. A…

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The Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 12

Another attraction is announced for to-night at Martini's Buckjumping Exhibition, as Prendergast is to try conclusions with the redoubtable Bobs. On Friday night there will…

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Show Notes

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 4

A meeting of the Council of the United Pastoral and Agricultural Societies is convened for February 20th, when matters in connection with the Annual…

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Moruya Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 13

The 33rd annual show of the Moruya A. and P. Society was held last week. The weather was fine and warm, and the attendance large. Exhibits of fruit, flowers, vegetables, and farm…

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Newcastle Show

Referee · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 4

The annual show at Newcastle is to be held on March 15, 16, and 17, when upwards of £850 will to distributed in prize money. Of this amount a sum of £88 is…

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Alstonville Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 13

The annual show of the Alstonville Agricultural Society eventuated on Wednesday and Thursday last, and proved to be the most successful which has yet taken place in this…

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Horticultural Show

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

The Horticultural Society of New South Wales had a display of blooms orchids and pot plants in the Queen's Hall last night on the occasion of their monthly meeting which…

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Castle Hill Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 13

The annual show of the Central Cumberland A. and H. Association, which was held at Castle Hill last week, was opened by Mr. B. B. O'Conor (Minister for Education). The following are…

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The Gulgong Show

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 16

The Gulgong "Advertiser" announces that it has been determined to abandon the Gulgong" Show for 1906. The reason given for the abandonment is a general…

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The Easter Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 25

The schedule of prizes for competition at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, to be held at Moore Park from April ll to 19, has been issued by the secretary, Mr. H. M. Somer. There…

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Sheepbreeders' Association. Annual Show

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 10

The schedule of prizes for the twelfth Annual Exhibition of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association in June has now been issued. The amount…

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Castle Hill Show. (Full particulars of the Show in Agricultural Columns.)

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 402

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S DISPLAYS. CONTEST FOR THE BEST FRUIT LORRY TURNOUT. COMMITTEE AND OFFICIALS ON AND IN FRONT OF MR. E. TERRY'S DRAG. FIRST AID IN AMBULANCE CLASS-BEECROFT PUBLIC SCHOOL SQUAD…

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Wollongong Agricultural Show, February 8, 9, and 10

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 403

SOUTH COAST shows are quite distinct in character from those seen in the cereal growing districts. Last week Wollongong A. H. and I. Association held its 24th…

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