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Shows & fairs, 1907

3,063 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 154

Swimming Notes the Australasian Championships. a Dearth of Good Distance Swimmers. Country Week Carnival—all the News of the Week

Referee · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 4

The Australasian Championships, concluded at Christchurch last Saturday week. Introduced Queensland in a new light, and rammed it home to us that we…

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Jury-room Secrets the Crick-willis Trial a Juryman Cited to Show Cause Why He Should Not Be Committed for Contempt

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 1

The Crick-Willis case had yet another development to-day, when action was taken with respect to the alleged misconduct of one of the jury engaged in the trial in connection…

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Calico Skating Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 2

A calico plain and fancy dress carnival, held at the Sydney Skating Rink, Prince Alfred Park, last night, passed off successfully. There was a large attendance, both of skaters and…

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Narrabri Show

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 5

NARRABRI, Thursday.—the show, which is to be held on March 5, 6, and 7, promises to be successful. The entries are good, particularly in the stock section. The sheep are specially…

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Guyra Show

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 3

GUYRA, Thursday.—Beautiful weather prevailed for the second day of the show. The attendance was a record, being over 3000. The gate receipts exceeded by £30 those of last…

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Royal Easter Show

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 15

The Royal Easter Sydney Show is of considerable importance commercially and this year bids fair to surpass all others in success, It will open on…

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Rifle Shooting. Christchurch Exhibition Meeting. Wlllington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 4

At the Exhibition rifle meeting Sergeant D. M'Calley (of South Sydney) won the Southland match and 10 guineas. ALBION PARK, Wednesday…

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An Alleged Swindler an Idol of the Fair Sex

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 2

An alleged swindler and adventurer, if all that is said of him be true, has again proved that the lovely sex is easily cajoled by fair appearances (writes a Paris, correspondent…

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The Tamworth Show. a Record Attendance. Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 7

The show was continued to-day, wh[?]n fully 10,000 persons were present. The show, in regard to both [?]ntries and attendance, is the most successful event yet hold by the society…

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Tamworth Show. Opening the New Ground. Local Differences. a Fine Display

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 7

TAMWORTH, Wednesday.--After missing a year Tamworth made a brave attempt to make up for lost time by the Show which was officially opened to-day by the State Premier. This…

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Jury Room Secrets. Conduct of Turor Brown. Cited to Show Cause. the Question of Contempt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 4

Yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Cohen, and Mr. Justice Pring, constituting the Full Court, Mr. Pilcher, K.C., and Mr. Ferguson, instructed by the Crown…

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Financial. Proposed International Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 9

The report of the Chambre de Commerce Francaise de Sydney is to hand. It covers a period from June 29 to February 1 last Among other interesting; topics touched upon…

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Walgett Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 14

Mr. T. Clarke, secretary of the Walgett P. and A. Association, advises us that the next annual show of his society has been fixed for May 15 and…

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Warren Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 13

Mr. F. C. Tompson, secretary of the Warren P. and A. Association, informs us that the next annual show has been fixed for May 29 and 30, 1907…

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Lithgow Show

Evening News · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 8

LITHGOW, Thursday.—The local show opened to-day, in line weather. The attendance was very large. The jumping events were very good. At the lunch, great disappointment…

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North Shore Hospital Carnival

Evening News · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 6

A fancy dress carnival is to be held to-morrow at the Spit, and as the object is a most deserving one, it is expected there will be a big crowd. Everything is free, but a…

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Balmain Ladies' Championship Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 10

A record attendance of ladies witnessed the carnival at Drummoyne Baths on Wednesday evening. The 100 yards championship fell to Miss D. Hill, who won in Im 19 1-5s, 1-5s better than her previous best…

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Baldwin's Buckjumping Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 13

Professor Baldwin appears to be doing great business with his buckjumping show on the northern rivers. An Ulmarra correspondent says that the…

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A Night Race Carnival for Amateurs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 10

Encouraged by the fine racing and exciting finishes witnessed at the recent two-day championship carnival held on the Sports Ground on the last two Saturday afternoons, the Cyclists' Union are out with a…

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A Blow to Show Societies

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 13

The Gaming and Betting Act seems to be fairly perforated with imperfections. Recently it was discovered that the provisions are such as to make…

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