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Shows & fairs, 1907

3,063 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 154

Penrith Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 2

Mr. Percy J. Smith, secretary of the Nepean District A. H. and I. Society, advises that the dates of the annual show at Penrith have been altered to…

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Hatte's "Book of the Fair"

The Australian Star · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 3

"The Book of the Fair," the catalogue which Messrs. C. G. Hatte, Ltd., have issued in readiness for their fair, which opens on Thursday next, is as usual with that firm, a…

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A Carnival of Bargains

Evening News · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 6

A matter of unusual interest is announced in the form of a "great rebuilding sale" at Horderri Brothers' establishment. 203-21 Pitt-street, city. The sale commenced yesterday, and…

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The Royal Easter Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 4

Schedules for the Royal Agricultural Sociely's Easter Show, which opens on March 26 next, are now available. The horse section has evidently been closely revised, and several…

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Rose Bay Carnival. Cecil Healy Swims Well

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 7

A large number of people took advantage of the pleasant weather conditions to visit the baths at Rose Bay on Saturday last, [?]on the local club provided some…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule of Prizes

The Australian Star · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 7

The council of the Royal Agrlcuitural-Society has strengthened and increased the prize list, which is now offered for the 1907 Easier Show. The prize money totals…

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Royal Easter Show, 1907. Schedule of Prizes

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 7

Tho council of the Royal Agricultural society has strengthened and increased the prize list which is now offered for the 1907 Easter show. The prize money totals nearly £3500, and the…

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The Easter Show, 1907. Schedule of Prizes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 3

The schedule for the next Royal Show in Sydney, which opens on March 26, is a bulky volume. The book is very much increased in size from last year, the list of prizes being…

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Horses at the Royal Agricultural Show. the Schedule for 1907

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 6

The schedule for the next Royal Agricultural Snow in Sydney is now available. Several new and interesting features have been added to the horse section. The new classes include…

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"Book of the Fair."

Evening News · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 3

C. J. Hatte, Ltd., King-street, Newtown, has issued an illustrated "Book of the Fair," which the firm opens to-morrow and closes on Monday, February 4. The book contains 40 pages,…

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Wool for Exhibition Purposes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 6

No wool lends itself better to attractive display than the Australian fine-wool merino. Yet no commercial article receives less attention from the show point of view…

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The Book of the Fair

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 43

Mesara. C. G. Hatte, Limited, have just published, in a gay scarlet and white cover, their "Book of the Fair" It contains priced and illustrated descriptions of the innumerable goods…

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Kiama Carnival. Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 10

The annual swimming carnival was held at the Kiama Baths this afternoon. There was a good attendance, and most of the events were keenly contested. Good displays were made by members of the Sydney…

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Royal Easter Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 11

The schedule for the next Royal Show in Sydney, which opens on March 26 is a bulky volume. The book is much increased in size from last year, the list of prizes being…

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A National Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 5

It is refreshing to find a country agricultural society endeavouring to climb out of the ordinary rut which it is to be feared most of these bodies follow too faithfully…

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The Newcastle Carnival. Newcastle

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 8

The Newcastle Amusement Company's carnival on Boxing Night attracted a very large attendance. The weather was all that could be wished for, and the complete…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 9

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society has strengthened and increased the prize-list which is now offered for the 1907 Easter Show. The prize-money totals…

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The Easter Show. Society's Schedule

Evening News · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 3

The schedule for the next show in Sydney of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S. Wales, which opens on March 26 at Moore Park, is a bulky volume. The book is very much…

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N.s.w. School Section. at N.z. Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 4

An important feature of the New Zealand Exhibition is the section entitled "Home Industries," prominent among which is the needlework display. The preparation of this…

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Cycling Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 January 1907 · page 5

The Newcastle cycling carnival, which was postponed from Tuesday night owing to the rain, was concluded last night. The Great Northern Wheel Race was won by E. L. Bestell…

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