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Shows & fairs, 1908

3,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 157

Sport and Pastime Among the Amateurs Swimming Australasian Championships the Concluding Carnival Victoria Takes the Kieran Shield. Perth (W.a.), February 21

The Australian Star · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 3

The fourth and final of the present year's Australasian championship series was successfully carried out at the Claremont Baths the other evening. The carnival was under…

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The British-franco Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 8

Messrs. Lyon. Cottier, and Company, glass stainers and decorators, of 179 Liverpool-street, Sydney, have just completed the manufacture of a handsome stained-glass window, which…

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Barraba Show

Evening News · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 5

BARRABA, Friday.—The show was officially opened yesterday by Mr. S. W. Moore, Minister for Lands, who was conveyed by train to within three miles of the ground. He was…

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Another Night Cycling Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 10

It is the intention of the New South Wales Cyclists' Un[?] to hold mininer carnival, provided that suf[?] cient support is accorded by the affiliated clubs BOWRAL, Thursday…

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Ponies for the Show

Evening News · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 7

It is notified in our advertising columns that intending exhibitors of ponies at the next Easter Show at Sydney may have their ponies measured to-morrow afternoon at the show ground, Moore…

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"Fair" Cows. a Question of Degree. Lax Dairy Supervision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 5

Inspectors of the Board of Health report having visited 211 dairies in the municipal districts of Bombala, Mudgee, and Wagga, and the police districts of Eden (at Pambula),…

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Adelaide Show. South Australia's Wool and Wheat

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 8

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--At the Adelaide Show to-day Pope Bros., of Mount Barker, won the £25 for the best collection of exhibits of…

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Tasmanian A.n.a. Exhibition. Opened by Mr. Deakin. an Enthusiastic Reception

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 8

LAUNCESTON, Thursday.--Mr. Deakin, the Prime Minister! arrived by the steamer Loongana this after a pleasant passage. He was met on the wharg by the Mayor and…

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One People One Destiny. Mr. Deakin's Appeal for Patriotism. Australian Natives' Exhibition. a Great Gathering. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 7

The ceremony of declaring the A.N.A. exhibition of Australian products and manufactures in the Albert Hall open took placo to-day, when there was a very large attendance…

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V.r.c. Autumn Carnival. Antonio Wins All-aged Stakes. Walk-over for Loch Plate. Unexpected Win. for Jack Smith. Hostile Reception. [?]

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--With the exception that it was a trifle warm the weather vouchsafed to-day for the third day of the V.R.C. Autumn meeting was all that could be desired, and as a…

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Stage, Song, and Show "The Dairymaids" Still Booming Successful Revival of "The Prisoner of Zenda" To-morrow Night's Performances

The Australian Star · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

Her Majesty's: "The Dairymaids." Royal: "The Prisoner of Zenda." Criterion: "A Modern Adventuress" (first night). Tivoli: Rickards's V[?]udeville Co…

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Wednesday's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 13

The carnival to no be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground is now assuming definite shape, and will be on a scale worthy of the object. Arrangements have been made for a…

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Noble's Carnival Night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 16

The important part played by Mr. M. A. Noble as captain in the recent victories of the Australian Eleven will be recognised at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday evening next in a "Carnival…

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Cricket Ground Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 9

The carnival to be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday night promises to be a great success. Arrangements have been made by the committee for a fireworks display, while…

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Proposed Fourth Night Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 14

It is understood to be by no means certain that another night carnival will be held by the Cyclists' Union this season. The executive have decided not to proceed any further with the suggested fixture unless the ticket…

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The Buckjumping Show

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 9

One of the moat exciting attractions now before Sydney is the Buckjumping Show at Prince Alfred Park, next the Railway Station. This show is rea[?]…

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Local Jewels. Specimens for the Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 12

Opals, diamonds, emeralds, zircons, and topaz, both rough and in the polished state, are to be sent to the Franco-British Exhibition by Messrs. Fairfax and Roberts, of Hunter-stret, in…

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A Show of Gowns

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 15

Evening gowns claimed our attention this week; and not any too soon, because balls are promised thick and fast in that one crowded week of glorious life, which we have at Easter…

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The Cakes of Lent. Shrovetide Carnival. Feasting, Drinking, and Cruel Sport

Evening News · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 3

From times of old the cakes of Lent have been made and eaten as ancient. customs from which no household would willingly depart. The first of these is the dainty cake of the…

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On the Land. Farm and Station. Show Luncheons. and Smoke Nights

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 9

The action taken by the Tenterfield Show committee will probably commend itself to most frequenters of country shows. It has been decided that speech-making at the…

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