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Shows & fairs, 1906

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 146

Eastern Suburbs Carnival. 600 Yards Championship. Healy Brothers to the Fore

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 2

The pretty little basin at Bronte was the scene of the Eastern Suburbs Carnival on Saturday last, the public as usual turning up in good force to view the racing. Although…

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A Financial Failure. the A.n.a. Exhibition. Statement by the Secretary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 4

The organising secretary of the A.N.A. exhibition, Mr. A. M'Guire, was asked yesterday if he would explain the financial position of affairs, now that the exhibition had been…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. the Committee in Court Sued for Mystery's Prize Money. in the Hunters' Jumping Contest

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 6

Judge Backhouse had an interesting action before him in District Court yesterday. It was one arising from the late A.N.A. Exhibition the committee of which was sued by…

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Nowra Show. Good All-round Exhibition. Strong Stock Classes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 7

NOWRA, Wednesday.--The fact that it is the concluding fixture of the Upper South Coast show season usually bespeaks for the Nowra show large patronage, and this year bids fair…

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Carnival Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 4

The arrangements for the order or the running of the Sydney Thousand are now completed As soon as the acceptances close, which are due next Saturday, the list of acceptors will be handed to the official…

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The Illawarra Fair Art Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 22

The Illawarra Fair Art Union will be publicly drawn in the School of Arts, Kogarah, on Monday, February 26. The prizes are valuable, and there…

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

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 6

Sir,--I would like, through your columns, to thank the committee of the A.N.A. Exhibition for an amazing object lesson in thrift in connection with the school choir's singing contest…

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"Don't You Remember Sweet Alice?" Love Letters in Court. Buckley's Show. the Bandicoot's Burrow

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 4

An amusing case was that at Parramatta Small Debts Court, when Wm. Buckley (for whom Mr. T. Rose appeared) sought to recover £9 3s 6d-- as he averred, money lent--…

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The Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 3

This will be "Sydney Hospital" night at Martini's buckjumping exhibition, and Mr. Martini will present the whole of the takings to the authorities of that institution. To-morrow…

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

The Australian Star · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 2

Her Majesty's: "Veronique." Royal: "La Fille du Tambour Major" (opening night). Criterion: "Walls of Jericho" (revival)…

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Newcastle Agricultural Society. a Successful Show Anticipated

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 11

The council of the Newcastle Agricultural Society is making strenuous efforts to secure success for the society's next exhibition which is to open on March 15, and continue for three…

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Central Cumberland A. and H. Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 4

The settling mooting in connection with the Castle Hill Show was held in the Hall, Castle Hill, on Wednesday evening Present: Mr. John Hunt in the chair)…

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The Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 10

Martini's Buckjumping Exhibition is still attracting large audiences. The Sydney Hospital benefit last night was very successful. To-night there will be an Interesting programme, and a…

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Miun International Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 4

The Fremier has received a report from the [?] General in regard to the Milan International Exhibition, to be opened in May next, in connection with the celebrations attending the…

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"Fair Lilias" Chapter Xlvii

The St George Call · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 7

The policeman, however, seemed to think that this conclusion was by no means entitled to be considered a correct one, and a rapid colloquy between them…

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Cricket Ground Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 16

The Carnival Concert at the Cricket Ground on Wednesday next promises to he interesting, as a varied programme has been arranged including items by Prof. Stevenson, Mrs. J. A. Dobbie Mr. C. G…

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The March Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 16

Among the entries for the great £1000 cycling handicap, which will take place at the Sidney Cricket Ground early next month, and for which acceptances close to-night, is that of Lotto, the trick cyclist, who…

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New Zealand International Exhibition

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 2

The attention of intending exhibitors at the New Zealand International Exhibition is drawn to the latest date for receiving applications for space, viz., March 31, 1906. The…

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North Sydney Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 16

As advertised, the North Sydney Club will hold its fourth annual championship carnival this afternoon at the new municipal baths, Lavender Bay. The principal event will be the mile championship of New South…

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Exhibition Medals. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 18

Sir,--I notice in to-day's "Daily Telegraph a letter from the conductor, Superior Public School, Darlinghurst, complaining of the treatment of the infant choir from, his school by…

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