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Shows & fairs, 1908

3,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 157

At the Wollongong Annual Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 7

The twenty-sixth annual show of the Wollongong Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held under pleasant auspices on February 6, 7, and 8, on the association's…

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New York Motor-boat Show

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 6

The Motor-boat Show in Now York this year proved an undoubted success, both popularly and financially, and the sales contracted and orders hooked have greatly…

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Fair Fliers. Isa Bell's Challenge Accepted. Sydney Woman to the Fore

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 5

Madame Isa Bell, a Victorian matron, and who la, incidentally, a mother of five. "all well and healthy—thank you." threw out a challenge last week to race…

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On the North Coast -- The Coramba Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 28

The North Coast districts of New South Wales have made wonderful strides of late, particularly in dairying, and are now regarded among the principal centres of this…

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Swimming. Rose Bay Carnival. Teams Championship. East Sydney Again on Top

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 3

The attraction at the carnival of the Rose Bay Club, which was held last Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bay Baths, was the race for…

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A Rural Page: Coramba Show. Brundah Estate. Brundah: An Ideal Estate at Cowra Opened for Settlement

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 421

The splendid property at Cowra known as Brundah, which has been in possession of the Wood family for 80 years, is to pass through the hands of the surveyor and the…

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Exhibition in the Snow

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 36

The marvellous Artois Brothers, horizontal bar artists and Frtuch clowns, who have created a sensation at Sydney Tivoli, are not. of French nationality, as might be inferred…

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Alstonville Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 5

ALSTONVILLE.—The annual show was opened to-day in heavy rain, and in consequence the official opening by Mr. J. Perry, Minister for Agriculture, was postponed till…

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Cycling and Motoring. Night Cycling Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 10

The New South Wales Cyclists' Union will hold its third night cycling meeting on Wednesday at the Sports Ground. The programme will comprise scratch races, championship events, handicaps and motor…

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For Women. an Autumn Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 5

Most valuable as a guide to her who would know what to wear for autumn is a seasonable show now proceeding. Some of the now ideas in gowns and millinery have been successfully…

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Shoalhaven Show. Opening Day. Splendid Cattle and Horse Exhibits. (By Our Special Reporter.) Nowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 10

The Shoalhaven Agricultural and Horticultural Association opened its thirty-fourth annual exhibition to-day, the weather being all that could be desired. The beautifully…

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Hawkesury Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 11

Colonel C. S. Guest, secretary of the Hawkesbury District A. Association, advises us that the next annual show has been fixed for May 14, 15 and 16,…

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Parkes Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 11

The Parkes Show is to be held on August 19 and 20 this year. For this information we are indebted to the courtesy of the secretary,…

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Albury Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 7

Mr. Walter L. Johnson, secretary of the Albury and Border P. A. and H. Society, informs us that the next and [?]man show will be held at Albury on…

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Armidale Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 7

A copy of the prize schedule for 1908 show at Armidale is to hand. The association has again been particularly liberal in the allotment of prize-money,…

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Dungog Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 6

Mr. Chas E. Grant, secretary of the Durham A. and H. Association, informs us that the 21st show of his Society will be held at Dungog on April 1 and…

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For the Franco-british Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 9

Next week 150 cases of West Australian products in addition to 80 tons sent per R.M.S. Macedonia, will be shipped for London. The articles include fleece wool, wheat, flour,…

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The Next Royal Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 5

Thousands of Rounds have been expended on Moore Park since the last Royal show, and Mr. Somer, the secretary, says he confidently hopes that…

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Shoalhaven. a Successful Exhibition. (By Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 3

NOWRA.—The Shoalhaven Agricultural and Horticultural Association were fortunate in having ideal weather for the concluding day of the show. There was an attendance of…

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Stage, Song, and Show. "The Dairymaids" Well Patronised. Fine Production at the Royal. Good Bill at the TIVOLl

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 2

Her Majesty's: "The Dairymaids." Royal: "Claudian." Criterion: "Lured to London." Place: Spencer's Theatrescope…

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