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Shows & fairs, 1906

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A.n.a. Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 9

Much interest was manifested in the concluding round of the B Grade Band Contest, which took place at the A.N.A. Exhibition, Royal Agricultural Grounds, Sydney. The attendance…

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The New Zealand Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 8

An international exhibition is to be held under Government auspices in New Zealand towards the close of this year, and our manufacturers are being asked to take…

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Randwick and Coogee Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 2

As advortised in this issue, the above club's lOth annual, carnival will take place at Coogee Aquarium Baths on Saturday afternoon next at 2.40 sharp…

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A Spinster's Satirical Praise of "Vanity Fair."

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 41

In the "Lady's Realm" there is appearing a piquant series of articles entitled "The Truth About Man." In a recent number, "A Spinster" writes ahout plain women and their…

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New Zealand. the International Exhibition. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 9

Mr. H. J. Scott, who represented South Australia at the Capetown Exhibition, also New Zealand, and the South Sons Exhibition 16 years ago, has been engaged to represent the…

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Cycling. the Summer Carnival Opens To-night

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 5

To-night the Summer Wheel Race Carnival will be "launched" at the Sydney Cricket Ground, under the auspices of the League of N.S.W, Wheelmen, and will be…

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A.N.A. Exhibition: Some Attractive Displays. No. II

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 87

There is general gratification at the prospects of a "good year" in this State. The Prime Minister is particularly…

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Agricultural and Pastoral. the Show Season

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 70

The show season for 1906 began yesterday with the opening of the Dapto exhibition, and the programme of events is being continued to-day. This is the 49th annual show held…

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Highland Society of New South Wales; The Annual Carnival

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 95

HIGHLAND FLING—LASSIES UNDER 14 YEARS. J. S. Gemmell. A. McLoutt Sharp. HIGHLAND FLING—MEN…

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Made in Australia. the Manufacturers' Exhibition. Representation of the States

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 7

Mention fins already been made of the fact that three of the States of the Commonwealth are specially represented at the exhibition now being held at the Royal Agricultural Society's…

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Melbourne International Exhibition. Memories of the Land Boom. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 9

The Royal Agricultural Society to-day considered a letter from the Premier, asking its opinion on the question of holding an international exhibition. Members…

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South Sydney Athletic Club Entertains A.N.A. Exhibition Patrons

Referee · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 7

The South Sydney Athletic Club, whose destinies are controlled by popular and burly wrestler Mr. George Meacle, entertained patrons of the A.N.A. Exhibition…

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Newcastle Regatta, January 1. The Aquatic Carnival of the North

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 103

ON MARKET WHARF. HUMOUR ON THE WHARF. 10FT DINGIES. R.M.S. MANUKA—THE FLAGSHIP…

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Dapto Show. (From Our Special Representative.) DAPTO

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 13

The Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society's 49th annual show was commenced a Dapto to-day, and is the first of a series of similar events, that will take place in the Illawarra…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 10

Sir,—Some of your correspondents on the above have descended to epithet and abase, which pains me exceedingly, particularly so "English" and "Imperial" freetraders. They…

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Cycling and Motoring. Cycling. Summer Wheel Race Carnival. to Open To-night

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 10

The Summer Wheel Race Carnival is to open to-night at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and all that scems to be necessary for a successful night's racing is favorable weather. The programme should provide exciting racing…

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Some of the Displays at the A.N. A. Exhibition. Messrs. Lewis and Wliitty's Exhibit

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 35

Messrs. Lewis and Whitty started early in the year 1869 in the bottling of oils and the manufacture of blacking. The modest premises then occupied soon became insufficient for their…

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Australian Industries. As Seen at the A.n.a. Exhibition. Xvi.--charles Barnes' Bacon and Hams

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 5

Mr. Charles Barnes, the well-known carer of bacon and hams, who has a really splendid exhibit at the A.N.A. Exhibition, is amongst the many men in Australia who have taken…

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Cycling Carnival. Mayer Meets Rutt and the Australian Cracks To-night. the Summer Wheel Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 10

The field for the Summer Wheel Race, which opens at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-night, is now complete. Yesterday the final contingent of riders—Ringwood, of S.A., Sandberg,…

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Judges Called Upon. To Show Cause. Why They Should Not Hear an Appeal

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1906 · page 5

Mr. Sheridan made application to Mr. Justice Pring, in Chambers to-day, on behalf of William Bain, of Casino, for a writ of mandamus calling upon John Armstrong, K.C.,…

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