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Shows & fairs, 1906

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 146

Australian Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Xi-robert Harper and Co., Proprietary, Ltd

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 January 1906 · page 5

Messrs. Robert Harper and Co. Proprietary, Limited, who have some exceptionally, fine exhibits on view at the A.N.A. Exhibition, have been engaged in the manufacture…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. B Grade Band Contest. Manly Wins the Marching Competition. Armidale the Selection Test

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 January 1906 · page 9

A considerable number of people interested in the concluding round of the B grade brass band contest attended the A.N.A. Exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Society's grounds last night. The competition was…

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Cycling and Motoring. the Summer Wheel Race. Training at the Cricket Ground. Fine Exhibition of Paced Riding by Henri Mayer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 January 1906 · page 7

A good man enthusiasts were present at the Cricket Ground yesterday morning to view the work of the riders engaged at the Summer Wheel Race carnival, which opens at the Cricket Ground on Wednesday…

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Royal Agricultural Society. the Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 5

In view of the approaching Easter show, which begins on April 11, unusual interest is being displayed in the annual election of retiring councillors and vice-presidents of the…

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Japanese Fair. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 8

A Japanese Garden Fair was opened this afternoon in St. Aldan's Parish-hall, which was profusely decorated with wistaria, each stall having distinctive flowers all artistically made…

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A.n.a. Exhibition

The Australian Star · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 6

The A.N.A. Exhibition was well attended yesterday afternoon. A considerable number of juveniles and a large sprinkling of adults being present. The children took…

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The Buckjumping Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 11

When I was in North Queenland some months ago there was a deal of talk about the champion buckjumper "Bobs." As I travelled in…

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The A.n.a. Exhibition. Advertising Displays

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 9

The exhibition arranged by the Australian Natives Association, and now being held at the Royal Agricultural Society's show grounds at Moore Park, is…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Record Children's Day. Presentation of Band Contest Prizes

Evening News · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 6

"Children's Day" at the A.N.A. Exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Society's Ground was a decided success. The attendance was one of the largest seen since the opening of the…

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Patriotism and the A.n.a. Exhibition. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 4

Sir,—Despite the fact that an outcry has existed for many years in this state against New South Wales being the dumping ground for the shoddy manufactures of America and…

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Australian Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Xii.--charles Anderson's Federal Hat Mills

The Australian Star · Friday 5 January 1906 · page 5

Mr. Charles Anderson, of the Federal Hat Mills, Albion and Nichols streets, Surry Hills, has always been a resolute believer in the destiny of…

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Central Cumberland A. and H. Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 4

A meeting of the Council was held in the Castle Hill Hall on Wednesday evening. Present: Mr. J. C. Hunt (in the chair), Messrs. A. E. Marsden. J…

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Buckjumping Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 10

The buckjumping exhibition, near the Railway Station, has attracted interested audiences all the week. The programme is novel and exciting, and the efforts of the riders to…

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The Proposed Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 11

The State Ministers to-day had an informal talk on the subject of the exhibition whi[?] it is proposed to hold next year. Mr. Bent says, however, that the matter is not advanced…

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"Fair Lilias" Chapter Xlv

The St George Call · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 7

She heaved a sigh, and opened her eyes and said--"Where and I?" "A short mile from Castletown,"…

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Wollongong Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 7

Mr. J. A. Beatson, hon. secretary of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Society, has forwarded the very attractive schedule for the coming exhibition on the 8th, 9th, and 10th…

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Manufacturers' Exhibition. an "Educational" Luncheon

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 10

The glorious weather which prevailed yesterday, and the interesting character of the exhibition held under the auspices of the A.N.A., of the Royal Agricultural Society's Grounds,…

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Swimming. Randwick and Coogee Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 12

As announced in our advertising columns, entries close to night for all events at the above club's carnival, which will take place at Coogee Aquarium Baths on Saturday afternoon next.The principal…

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Cycling Carnival. Summer Wheel Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 13

The Summer Nights Amusements, Ltd., open their January cycling carnival next Wednesday night on the Sydney Cricket Ground, under the auspices of the League of New…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. To-day's Results

Evening News · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 5

The attractions at the A.N.A. sports and exhibition in the Royal Agricultural Show Grounds. to-day were music and military events, the latter comprising field work that has been…

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