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Shows & fairs, 1908

3,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 157

At Tenterfield Annual Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 34

The Tenterfield P.A. and M. Society was rather unfortunate in having showery weather for its 31st annual exhibition, which was held on March 3, 4, and 5, but very…

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Tamworth A.s. Show

Referee · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 11

The Tamworth Agricultural Soci[?]ty's Show takes place on 24th, 25th, and 26th inst. Mr. J. R. Wood is the secretary…

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Extraordinary Occurrence. at a Portuguese Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--An extraordinary occurrence is reported from the Portuguese city of Braganza, in connection with a carnival representation of the recent murder of…

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The Noble Testimonial. the Cricket Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 10

The Cricket Ground Carnival is to be held to-night, and should attract thousands, as the admission is only 1s, and no extra charges to the grand stand are to be made. As an additional…

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Cycling Notes the Union. Fourth Night Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 10

Unless several of the aff[?]ted clubs hand in their guarantees by to-night there is some like[?] of the proposed fourth night carnival being aband[?]…

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The Week in Pictures Wellington Swimming Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 27

The Scene of the Carnival on the Macquarie River. Petersham Superior Public School Team, winners of the Teams Championship. From, left to right: A. H. Wright, R. Sneddon, S; C. Wright, P, Buddie,…

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Entries for the Royal Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 52

The dates when entries close in the various sections for the approaching big Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, to be held at the society's grounds,…

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Agricultural Shows. the Maitland Show

Referee · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 11

The Maitland annual show will take place on March 24, 25, 26, and 27, [?] prize-money totals £1000…

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Gossip. the Poultry Club Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 37

The date of the Poultry Club show has been fixed for May 14, 15, 16, and the location at the Royal Show Grounds, Moore Park. As announced in our list of fixtures, the Illawarra Suburbs…

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Moss Vale Show -- Visitors and Exhibits

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 32

However bad the season may have been in the Berrima district up to a couple of months ago, the residents of that salubrious and picturesque locality have now no reason to…

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The Easter Show a Rush of Entries

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 2

The first entries for the Easter, Show were due" yesterday, when those for two butter classes closed with more than were received for last year. The secretary reports that…

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Rural Voice. R.a.s. Show Judging

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 11

To the Editor.--We are told by "C. S. Turner, Camperdown," in your issue this morning, that would-be exhibitors are curious to know to whom they have to trust the merits of their…

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The Easter Show. a Rush of Entries

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 654

The first entries for the Easter Show were due yesterday, when those for two butter classes closed with more than were received for last year. The secretary reports that…

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Swimming. the Diving & Two-twenty Championships. Cecil Healy and Ross Garland Home. a Chat with the Champion Sprinter Fort Street School Carnival, Tramway Men Make a Big Splash

Referee · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 4

It is 18 years ago, or very close to that time, since Fort-street Model Public School held its first annual swimming carnival, and the event has never missed…

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The Carnival. Satisfactory Attendance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 7

The opportunity given the general public last night at the Sydney Cricket Ground to testify their appreciation of Australia's cricket captain, and incidentally to enjoy the…

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Easter Show Entries

Evening News · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 2

The first entries for the Easter Show were due on Tuesday, when those for two butter classes closed with more than were received last year. Breeders of live stock are…

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Swimming. Preparatory Schools' Athletic Association. Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 10

The annual carnival of the combined preparatory schools was held yesterday at the Lavender Bay baths in the presence of a large gathering, amongst whom was a large percentage of ladies. The sports…

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The Noble Testimonial Carnival at the Cricket Ground

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 4

In order to show practical sympathy with the national testimonial for Mr. M. A. Noble, the Australian, Eleven captain, between 8000, and 10,090 people visited the Cricket Ground…

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Dapto. Successful Exhibition. Splendid Cattle Exhibits. (By Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 5

DAPTO.—The Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society opened its 51st annual exhibition on Wednesday, just three months after the original date set down, a postponement…

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Port Macquarie Show

Evening News · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 7

PORT MACQUARIE. Friday.— The 23rd annual show was held yesterday and today. Mr. John Thomson, M.P., performed the opening ceremory in the presence of a large attendance. There…

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