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Shows & fairs, 1908

3,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 157

Queensland's National Agricultural Society

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 4

The thirty-second annual report of the council of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland has just been issued in…

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Barraba Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 4

The entries for exhibits to the Baraba show, which is to take place o[?] the 4th. 5th and 6th Marsh, close with the secretary, Mr. F. M. Cheesbrough…

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Swimming. Rose Bay Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 10

The Rose Bay Club's fourth annual championship carnival will take place at the Rose Bay Baths this afternoon at 3. The Programme comprises swimming, driving, and novelty event. The principa race will…

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Cycling and Motoring. Cycling. Will There Be a March Carnival?

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 10

Although the track season for 100S is drawing to a close, it is by no means certain that the curtain will be drawn without a carnival being held. 23 local cyclists anticipated. Some time ago the syndicate controlling…

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Wollongong Show. First Day. (By Our Special Reporter.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 5

The 26th annual exhibition of Wollongong A. H. and I. Association was opened to-day. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a good attendance from all…

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Stage, Song, and Show Success of "The Dairymaids" Last Night of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" To-morrow Night's Performances Her Majesty's: "The Dairymaids."

The Australian Star · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 2

Royal: "Claudian" (revival). Criterion: "Lured to London" (first night). Tivoli: Rickards's Vaudeville Co. Palace: Spencer's Theatrescope…

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A Fair Judge

The World's News · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 11

Teacher: "If you are kind and polite to your playmates, what will be the result?" Scholar: "They'll think they can lick me!"…

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Flower Show

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 5

ORANGE, Saturday.—The Horticultural . Society made its debut auspiciously last night. There was a good attendance. The following exhibits received certificates of merit:—Three…

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The District Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 3

The committee of the Nepean District Agricultural Society acted wisely in not postponing their show, for not only are there promises of…

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Royal Easter Sydney Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 9

The officials of the Royal Agricultural Society are having a very busy time at present. The secretary states that correspondence and other work in connection with the coming…

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Western Australia. the Franco-british Exhibition. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 13

Mr. P. Wicken leaves Fremantle in the Macedonia next Monday for London in charge of the local exhibits for the Franco-British exhibition. Already 350 cases, equal to 73…

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The Franco-british Exhibition. a Brilliant Success Assured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 6

The proposal to hold a Franco-British exhibition emanated from the French Chamber of Commerce in London, and at once received the warm support of the French Minister of…

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To Show Cause. Aldermen in Litigation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 16

TEMORA, Friday.-- In Sydney Mr. G. G. Lucas, ex Mayor of Teomora, who failed at the elections on Saturday to secure return to the council, has made application in Chambers to Justice Street for a rule nisi…

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Wollongong Show. Opened by Chief Secretary. Developing the Country. (From Our Special Reporter.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 14

The weather was beautifully fine for the second day of the Wollongong show, when there was a very large attendance, including many metropolitan and South Coast visitors…

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Championship Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 11

Very large entries have been received by the Cyclists' Union for the night racing in connection with the Championship Carnival. This section will take place on Wednesday, 19th inst.,…

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The Royal Show

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Society is fortunate this year in Easter being very late. The show begins on the 14th April, some two months from the present time, so that the…

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

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 7

Embroidery is still to the fore, but it must the severe in design. Velveteen, in trimming will be generally met with in tone higher than the ground…

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Rose Bay Club's Carnival. Flying Squadron State Championship. East Sydney Again Successful

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 11

Rose Bay Swimming Club's Fourth Annual Carnival, held in the local baths yesterday afternoon, attracted a crowed, and a capital programme —well managed—provided excellent entertainment…

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The Easter Show. to Be Bigger Than Ever. Comparisons That Convince

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1908 · page 5

Preparations for the Easter Show ara well in hand, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Even before the wealth-giving rains fell a week ago, the…

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Swimming. Rose Bay Club's Carnival. East Sydney Again Successful

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 10

The Rose Bay club held what may be fairly considered the most successful earnival conducted under its auspices on Saturday afternoon, at their headquarters, Rose Bay. The committee had provided for…

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