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Shows & fairs, 1907

3,063 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 154

Collingwood School Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 January 1907 · page 10

Collingwood State School's swimming carnival was held in Abbotsford baths to-day. The champion race for boys under 10 was won by W. Collier, and Abbotsford Swimming Club Handicap…

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International Exhibition for Sydney

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 January 1907 · page 12

At the City Council meeting Alderman Allan Taylor, ex-Lord Mayor, moved the following res[?]tions, which were carried by 12 votes to 4: 1. That in the opinion of this Council…

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Melbourne Carnival. Melbourne

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 27 January 1907 · page 3

The Melbourne Swimming Club held its annual carnival at the St. Kilda Bathing Co.'s Baths. The weather was perfect, and there was a large attendance. Dave…

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Proposed Exhibition City Council's Action. Views of Alderman Taylor

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 January 1907 · page 3

The "Sunday Times" has for some time past been pointing out the opportunity afforded by the present stage in the progress and prosperity of New South Wales…

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Moods and Modes of Fashion For the Fair Ones My Lady's Mirror

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 27 January 1907 · page 7

Fringes of all descriptions are seen on the latest London models. Green satin ribbons come on small black felt hats with excellent effect…

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Exhibition by Bellington. Melbourne Swimming Club's Carnival. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1907 · page 8

A swimming match between Billington, professional champion of England, and Lamb, champion professional diver of Victoria, over 1000yds, Billington conceding Lamb 1m start,…

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Exhibition of Women's Work

The Australian Star · Monday 28 January 1907 · page 2

In Connection with the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work, which is to be held in Melbourne in November next, her Excellency Lady North[?]te has received during the…

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Show Yard Protests

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1907 · page 9

To the Editor.--In the Royal Agricultural Society's schedule I do not see any new rule that will prevent the deplorable incident that occurred at the last show. Would you inform me…

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A London Show-room

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1907 · page 7

The Government has arranged for Mr. A. E. M. Norton, Commercial Agent of the State in London, to have a show-room attached to his office, in which he will display samples…

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Swimming Carnival at Wollongong. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1907 · page 8

A successful carnival was held at the local baths this afternoon, under the auspices of the Swimming Club There was a large attendance of the public, and the events throughout were well contested…

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Stage, Song, and Show "The Talk of the Town" "Parsifal" Still Running Strongly Criterion

The Australian Star · Monday 28 January 1907 · page 2

The Willoughby and Ward London Comedy Company may be congratulated upon having scored another success at the Criterion. On Saturday they presented a clever farcical…

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Inverell Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 8

Inverell has had a great season, and the Invereld P. and A., Association expects to have a bin show on March 20, 21, and 22. The secretary, Mr. J…

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Braidwood Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 6

The Braidwood P.A. and H. Association has issued an attractive bill-of-fare for the annual show to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March…

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Kiama Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 3

The Kiama show was opened on Saturday by the Premier, Mr. J. H. Carruthers. who congratulated the society on its progress, and tile good…

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Children's Show Day

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 1

The idea of stock-judging competitions for youths is taking hold of the agricultural societies; and the day may not be far hence when every show will…

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Dubbo Carnival Postponed. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 10

In consequence of heavy rains, the carnival of the Dubbo Swimming Club fell through after the Ladies' Bracelet, in which Healy was second, Farlow being first. Owing to local conditions being unfavourable,…

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Every-day Topics. the Christchurch Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 4

The "shoppy" nature of the New Zealand Exhibition is commented upon by a Sydney girl recently returned from a visit to New Zealand. The exhibits from New South Wales show up…

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Mr Speaker About Women. Proposed Australian Exhibition. Woman's Work

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 8

Mr. Speaker,— Some little time ago I was speaking of an exhibition of women's—Australian women's—work to be held in…

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A.N.A. Exhibition Speech by Mr. Deakin Melbourne

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 8

Mr. Deakin, the Prime Minister, in responding to the toast of the Federal Parliament at the Australian Natives Association's banquet to-day, drew a glowing picture of the…

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Kiama Show. (From Our Special Reporter.) Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 5

The Kiama show was brought to a conclusion to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The events of the day were confined to the ring Additional…

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