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Shows & fairs, 1908

3,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 157

A Use for Buckjumpers. Tourtng Show Organised. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 9

[?] local syndicate, comprising well-known local men, has been formed to organise a buckjumping show, which will be taken to England, and, if successful, through America…

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Inter-state Carnival. Zena Draws First Blood. an Exciting Finish. Read's Fatal Mistake

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 3

The inauguaral event of the inter-state 18-footers carnival resulted in a very exciting finish between Zena, sailed by Walter Holmes, and Eileen, which had her…

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Premier to Open Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 4

MUDGEE.—The Premier has accepted the invitation of the agricultural society to open the show on April 8, unless unforseen circumstances intervene…

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Cycling and Motoring. Cycling Carnival. Postponed Through Rain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 10

The New South Wales Cyclists' Union had their second night sycling carnival down for decision last evening at the Sports Ground. A big crowd put in an appearance at 7.30, and when the first event was…

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The Lake Exhibition of Pictures. Artists with a Grievance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--The Royal British and Colonial Society of Artists yesterday interviewed Mr. J. W. Taverner (Agent-Genral for Victoria), and complained of the…

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A Swimmer's Escape. Incident at the Lavender Bay Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 8

Some excitement was occasioned at the Lavender Bay Baths on Wednesday night during the progress of the seventh, neat of the 50yds interclub handicap. W. Byrnes, a…

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The Laze Exhibition. Sale Reported Prohibited. a Ridiculous Rumour. London, Jan. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 7

The Royal British Colonial Society of Artists has interviewed Mr. J. W. Taverner, Agent-General for Victoria, and complained of the breach of faith implied in…

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Inter-state Sailing Carnival. Second 18 Feet Handicap. New South Wales Boats Secure the Prizes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 4

The second race of the carnival an 18ft handicap, was sailed yesterday, afternoon over the usual, championship course, in a squally breeze from the south, which severely tested…

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Healy Breaks Kieran's Record. 100 Yards Covered in 2 Min. 11 1-5 Sec. Sydney and North Sydney Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 8

The combined championship carnival of the Sydney and North Sydney swimming clubs was held last night at the Lavender Bay baths in the presence of about 1500 speetators. An interesting programme…

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Japan's Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 5

We have received from Mr. I. Takeda, Acting Consul-General, a copy of the general regulations for the Grand Exhibition of Japan to be held in Tokio in 1912…

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The Lake Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 8

The British artists who are sending out pictures to be exhibited here in March have b[?]en unnecessarily alarmed by a story that the Victorian Government would prevent the…

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Manly Surf Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 8

The Manly Surf Club is completing arrangements far the surf carnival on Saturday, when it will surpaas anything of the kind yet attempted. The afternoon'[?] entertainment will commence with…

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Athletics. South Sydney Harriers' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 10

The followin[?] handicap[?] have been declared for th[?] South Sydney [?]arriers' open events to be contested at the interclub challenge contest South Sydney v St. George v Botany barriers, on Red[?]rn Park oval,…

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Swimming. Wentworth Ladies' Club. Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 10

The Wentworth Ladies' Club held their second [?]annual carnival at the Coogee Aquarium batua on Wednesday evening. Results:- 33yds Interclub Handicap (12 year[?] and under).—Miss…

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Swimming. Ladies' Carnival. the Fancy Dress Parade

Evening News · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

The Wentworth Ladies' Club held its second annual championship carnival at the Coogee Aquarium on Wednesday night. Although bad…

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Buckjumping Show. to Tour Great Britain

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 8

BATHURST, Thursday.-- Messrs. Albert Ray, of the Royal Hotel, Wellington, and Harry A. Taylor, of, the firm of Messrs. Bedford and Taylor, well-known auctioneers, have, together…

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A Surf Carnival at Manly. Some Good Displays Promised

Evening News · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 6

There is a promise of a fine afternoon's amusement at Manly to-morrow at the local Surf Club's Surf-Carnival. Many of the displays are said to be unique Arrangements…

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Stage, Song, and Show "The Girls of Gottenberg" Still Running Briskly the "Cinderella" Season To-morrow Night's Performances

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

Her Majesty's: "The Girls of Gottenberg." Royal: "The Scarlet Pimpernel." Criterion: "Charley's Aunt"' (Revival). Palace: "Cinderella" pantomime…

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A Fair Overdraft

The St George Call · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 3

Kogarah Council had a clearing up of all their debts on Monday night, with the result that accounts amounting to £466-7-5 were on the finance sheet for…

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Manly Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 12

Arrangements are complete for the Manly Surf Club's carnival to be held on the ocean beach to-day. A fancy dress procession will open up the day's sport, and all competitors, headed by the Manly Brass Band, will be…

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