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Shows & fairs, 1906

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 146

Warwick Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 27 February 1906 · page 5

It is a fairly long trip to Warwick; but the train makes a quicker trip from Sydney to this Queensland town than to Inverell in our own State…

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Narrabri Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 27 February 1906 · page 4

Intending exhibitors will, perhaps, be glad of a reminder regarding the Nariabri Show entries for which close to-morrow, 28th inst. The exhibition is to…

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Royal Easter Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1906 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society was held on Friday, when matters affecting the approaching show were considered. The secretary's report showed…

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The Agricultural Show. Accommodation for Leather Exhibits

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1906 · page 6

At a council meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society on Friday last approval was given to the project advocated by Mr. Fred. Walsh that the leather industry should be entered for at…

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Martini's Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 12

The riding contest between Lavell, of Victoria, and Prendergast, of N.S.W., at Martini's Buckjumping Exhibition, will be finished tonight, when each rider will exchange horses…

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Cricket Ground Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 10

This evening the New South Wales State Miltary Band will play selections. under the baton of Mr. Bentley, at the brilliantly illuminated Sydney Cricket Ground. Miss Burch-Leeder and Mr. Kilburn Heron…

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Guyra Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 13

The second annual show of the Guyra P., A., and H. Association was officially opened on Wodnesday by the Minister for Agriculture. The following are some of the principal awards:—…

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Kangaroo Valley Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 531

Westward from the Illawarra country, over the range, lies Kangaroo Valley. Last week, the 21st annual show of the local agricultural society was held, and the trip from the…

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The Eden Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 27

1.—Mr. C. Downton's Jersey Bull, King Sam. 2.—Mr. V. J. Tarlington's First Prize Lady's Hackney and Light Hackney, Marano (ridden by Miss Read). 3.—Mr. A. Fourter's First Prize Jersey Cow, Princess. 4.—Mr. A. Fourter's First Prize Shorthorn Heifer. 5.—Mr. R. A. Coughran's First Prize Blood Stallion, Maori Lad. 6.—Messrs. Connor Brothers' Crossbred Lambs. 7.—Master H. D. Binnie's First Prize Hackney, Chester. 8.—Mr. G. A. Fourter's First Prize Jersey Heifer. 9.—Messrs. Connor Brothers' First Prize 4-tooth Wethers. 10.—Sleeper-squaring Contest. 11.—Mr. W. I. Swinnerton's Champion Dairy Cow, Daisy Bell. 12.—Mr. C. Downton's First Prize Jersey Bull, Paddy (Best for Dairying Purposes)…

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Royal Easter Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 11
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

The date of holding the next Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society is rapidly approaching, and the necessary preparatory work is already well forward. The sectional…

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Martini's Buckjumping Show

Referee · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 12

"Jigger" Lavell, of Gippsland, Victoria, made a second attempt to ride "Bobs" at Martini's show at the Christ Church grounds on Saturday night, in the presence…

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Export Poultry Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 8

A fine collection of cockerels, capons, and ducklings, ready packed for export, will be on view this afternoon at the Government Export Depot, Allen-street, Pyrmont. The bires…

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At the Tumut Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 530

The town of Tumut is one of the most charmingly situated in New South Wales. The picturesqueness of its river has few equals. The racecourse is the finest for its…

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Tenterfield Show. Tenterfield

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 7

Entries received for the Tenterfield Show, which opens next Tuesday in the presence of Mr. T. T. Ewing, M.H.R., and Mr. C. A. Lee (Minister for Works), total over 3000…

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Cycle and Motor Sydney Thousand Carnival

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 581

Great interest is now centred in the big cycling carnival, which begins next Monday evening at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Already the acceptances for the mammoth…

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New South Wales at the New Zealand Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 8

The Government has decided that New South Wales shall be adequately represented at the New Zealand International Exhibition, which is to be opened in Christchurch on November…

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New Zealand Exhibition New South Wales to Be Represented

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 12

The Government of the State has decided that Now South Wales shall be adequately represented at the forthcoming New Zealand International Exhibition, which will be…

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Pambula Show. (See illustration on page 36.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 13

The fourth annual show of the Pambula Agricultural, Horticultural, and Pastoral Society, held on February 21 and 22, was a distinct success. The extent of the exhibition can be…

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East Sydney and Manly Carnival. 120 Yards Record. Broken by Cecil Healy

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 3

On Saturday last Manly baths was the Rene of a carnival held under the combined auspices of the East Sydney and Manly clubs. The feature of the proceedings was…

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