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Shows & fairs, 1907

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Swimming. Balmain Club's Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 2

The Balmain Club held its 25th annual carnival at the Balmain Baths, Elkington Park, on Monday evening. The weather conditions were very unpleasant, and there was, in…

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The Paris Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 5

The ninth annual exhibition of motor vehicles and accessbories opened in Paris last month, and was, say the latest exchanges, one of the finest displays yet held. So many, indeed, were the exhibits that even the Grand…

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Canadian Judges and Show Horses

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 9

After quoting the old Scotch saying "No foot, no horse," and stating that the proverb has again been emphasised by the show judges, the…

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Stock Sales on the Show-ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1907 · page 4

John Moir asks:—Would you please inform me and the public generally if exhibitors who do not patronise the two firms who sell by auction at the Sydney Show are to be charged…

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Poultry. the Royal Agricultural Society's Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 136

The variety offered to fanciers generally at the Royal Show in March cannot fail to attract. The efforts of the poultry committee of the Royal should be appreciated by a…

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Cycling Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 8

The electric lighting of the Sports Ground has now advanced sufficiently to allow of a trial this evening. If everything goes satisfactorily, the date of the Association's…

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Travelling Exhibition in Great Britain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 10

Despite previous announcements Victoria will not be represented at the Irish International Exhibition, to be held at Dublin. It is considered that the travelling exhibition…

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Some Show Fixtures

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 136

There are a number of shows now claiming attention. Albion Park opens to-day, and will be held on the 26th and 28th, and Gosford on the 25th and 26th…

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Dapto Jubilee Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 132

Some features of the Dapto Agricultural Society's Jubilee Show are treated in the illustrated pages of this issue. The season has been altogether against South Coast…

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The Dapto Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 136

At the Dapto Jubilee Show, held last week, Mr. W. W. Smith, of Liverpool, adjudicated. This section was only fair, for some of the birds were not up to show standard, and a…

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Bovis Brothers' Show

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 2

The be no performance at the Amphitheatre to-night (Wednesday). Mr. Brennan has decided to close the Amphitheatre in order to make entensive alterations to…

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Cycling. the Prospect Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 4

Mr J. W. McLachian, Sale, or the L.V.W., Melbourne, will receive Entries for the Prospect Carnival Road Racee, seven in all, up to January 23 at 31/; boys, 12/6. Handicaps are due on…

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Randwick and Coogee Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 13

The principal attractions at the Randwick and Coogee Club's carnival on Saturday next will be of interstate interest. Inasmuch as the N.S.W. cahampions will be opposed by T. F. W. Springfield and A. R…

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Canterbury K.c. Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 13

What is claimed to be the biggest dog show yet held in New Zealand, was oponed at Christchurch in connection with the Exhibition on the 3rd inst. Mr. P. Campbell,…

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Waverley Carnival. Cecil Healy Equals Sprint Record

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 4

A goodly number of spectators viewed the sport provided by the Waverley Club at Bondi on Saturday last. The weather was perfect, and the…

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Statistics of the Olympia Show

Referee · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 6

More interest than ever was taken in the show "statistics" this year, and there was not a little speculation as to whether it would beat the Crystal Palace figures of…

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Milk Test at Dapto Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 6

In the milk teat at the Dapto Show last week Messrs. D. Hyam and Sons' Jerseys put up a most creditable performance, winning first, second, and third prizes. All the…

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Wheels at the Paris Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 13

It might have been thought that the fitting of wire wheels to some of the ears entered in races and trials would have have reflected in a measure, at the Paris show. This was not by any means the case. Almost…

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Prize-winners at the Dapto Jubilee Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 25

Mr. F. Bigg's first prize Ayrshire Bull, under 2-years-old, Janfield (imp.). Messrs. Lindsay Brothers' champion cow, Linda. Mr. S. Smith's champion bull, Terragong…

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Bovis Bros Show Removed to the Queen's Hall

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1907 · page 3

Owing lo the closing of the National Amphitheatre for several alterations Bovlk bros. Mummoth Vaudeville Entertainers will open at tho Queen's Hall to-morrow night…

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