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Shows & fairs, 1906

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 146

Royal Easter Show. Appointing the Judges

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1906 · page 8

The sectional committees of, the council of the R.A.S. were busy last week with the nomination of judges, and the appointment of stewards 'to act at the forthcoming show…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. the Financial Position. Captain Booker Interviewed

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1906 · page 5

As there appeared to be a degree of uncertainty about the financial position of the A.N.A. Exhibition a "Star" reporter had a brief chat with Captain Booker this…

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Agricultural Shows. Guyra. a Fine Exhibition. Speech by Minister for Mines. (From Our Special Reporter.) Guyra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1906 · page 4

The second annual exhibition of the Guyra Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association, opened to-day, was a distinct success. Special trains from Armidale and Glen…

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Swimming. Rockhampton Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 10

BRISBANE, Thursday.--At the swimming carnival at Rockhampton last night, Len Murray, of Sydney, started in the 440yde. handicap, which was won by P. Bryce. Springfield was second, and Murray third. The winner's…

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Royal Easter Show

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 3

Mr. A. M'Carthy writes:—I notice in the issue of yesterday's "Evening News" that the council are about to appoint judges for the coming show. A few weeks ago I noticed a splendid…

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Swimming. East Sydney and Manly Clubs' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 6

The following are the starts allotted in the finals of the East Sydney Club handicaps, at Manly, on Saturday next:— 300 Yards Handicap.—Cecil Healy, ser.; H. Baker,…

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Show Judges Flowers and Vegetables

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 7

The value of a country show lies in the skill of the judges. If a man knows that his exhibits will be judged by an export, purely on their merits…

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The Guyra Show. a Blunder

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 7

A man booked a "sleeper" for the Guyra Show, for the 21st, so as to be there on the 22nd. We got a telephone message from him saying that…

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Kangaroo Valley Show. Opening Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 9

KANGAROO VALLEY, Thursday.--The show opened to-day. The weather was fine but intensely hot, with a strong wind. The mountains which wail the valley in on all sides from…

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The Royal Show. Classes for Sheep

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 5

The move that has been made by the R.A.S. to have sheep at the next show, appears to be meeting with a good deal of favor, and the prospects are…

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A Good Show of British Breeds

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 5

About the best collection of sheep of the British Breeds seen hi Victoria for some years outside the Melbourne Royal, was brought together at the…

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

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 2

Her Majesty's. "Veronique." Royal: "Tambour Major." Criterion: "The Passport" (revival). Palace: "David Garrick" and "Comedy and…

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Mr. Lee at Lithgow. Iron Industry. Mr. Sandford's Contract. a Promising Outlook. Successful Show. (From Our Spfcial Reporter.) Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 5

Lithgow was on fete to-day, in honour of the official opening of the annual show by the Minister for Works. A strong westerly wind brought up clouds of dust, and made…

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Homely Fair

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 4

[?] Roly-Poly.—A rich light biscuit crust may be used, but the beef suet paste is beet. Roll this out and spread with pitted cherries, sprinkle plenty of…

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St. Canice's Fair

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 25

At a meeting of the lady parishioners of St. Mary's, held at the Presbytery on Wednesday evening, it was decided to have a St. Mary's stall at St. Canice's Easter Fair…

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Carnival Concerts

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 2

There will be another carnival concert at the Cricket Ground next Wednesday, When the New South Wales, State Military Band will render popular, selections. Miss…

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Not on Exhibition

The World's News · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 22

Mrs. Finnegan: "A happy new year to yez, Mrs. Hooligan! Phere ye takin' th' childer?" Mrs. Hooligan: "O[?]'m tekin' thim to th' [?]o, Mrs. Finnegan." Mrs. Finnegan: "Oh, is it [?]o? Ol've [?]ut moine in school."…

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"Fair Lilias" Chapter. Xlviii

The St George Call · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 7

They ran thus-- THREE LIVES ! My lord duke, mark and reflect--three lives between a penniless, proud, heartless, merciless girl and an…

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Cricket Ground Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 14

At the Sydney Cricket Ground next Wednesday evening the New South Wales State Military Band will ' render popular selections, Miss Burch-Leeder and Mr. Kilburn-Heron vocal numbers, the Bros. Scott and…

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Liverpool Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 4

The committee of the Liverpool A.H. and I. Society have reason to be pleased with the prospects of the show next week, for already the entries exceed…

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