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Shows & fairs, 1908

3,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 157

Outbreak Beats a Fair Field

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 March 1908 · page 8

In winning tho Stewards Mile yesterday, Outbreak beat a fair field and improved upon his recent form. As much as 10 to 1 was going about him early, but…

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Ladies Carnival at Brisbane. Postponed Through Rain

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 March 1908 · page 10

BRISBANE, Saturday Night.—The Ladies Championship Swimming Carnival has been postponed till Monday night owing to continuous rain…

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Franco-british Exhibition. King and President. London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 March 1908 · page 7

King Edward and President Fallieres will open the France-British Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush…

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The Royal Easter Show Enormous Entries

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 March 1908 · page 11

The Royal Agricultural Society is assured of a bumper exhibition during Easter. The secretary states that entries are rolling in in a remarkable way…

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

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 15 March 1908 · page 7

Gold and silver shoes are to be the rage for dances. Fanciful chiffons and tulles are to be worn for this season's balls and parties…

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King and President To Open the Franco=British Exhibition LONDON, Saturday, 6.30 a.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 15 March 1908 · page 1

The opening ceremony in connection with the Francon-British Exhibition on Empire Day will be performed by King Edward and President Fallieres…

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SWIMMING Public Schools A. A. Carnival 100 Yards State School Championship Annexed by A. Barry

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 15 March 1908 · page 16

Miserable weather prevailed for the annual championship swimming carnival of the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association, which was held yesterday at the Drammoyne…

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Franco-british Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 10

The final meeting of the New South Wales commission for the Franco-British Exhibition was held at Challis House on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mr. H. C. L. Anderson, reported…

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Greens for Easter Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 10

There is a good deal of unrest in some of the clubs as to whait greens the association will require for the interstate matches at Easter. The managements of several of the greens are naturally looking forward…

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St. John's School Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 11

The annual swimming carnival in connection with St. John's C. of E. School, Darlinghurst, passed off successfully on two separate days for boys and girls at Farmer's Rushcutter Bay…

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Franco-british Exhibition. Mr. Garruthers's Appointment

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 3

The final meeting of the New South Wales Commission for the Franco-British Exhibition was held at Challis House on Thursday afternoon. The president (Mr. H. C. L. Anderson)…

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The Royal Easter Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 9

The Royal Agricultural Society is assured of a bumper exhibition during Easter. The secretary states that entries are rolling In in a most remarkable way, and the show promises to be…

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King and President. to Open the Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Saturday.--The King and President Fallieres are to personally attend and open the Franco-British Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush in May next…

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The Easter Show. a Record Expected[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 9

The Royal Agricultural Society is assured of a succeesful exhibition during Easter. The n[?]w buildings are almost completed, and the increased and improved accommodation for live stock will no doubt be greatly…

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A Ticklish Time Show of Hands or Ballot

The Australian Star · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 1

It was stated this morning that the decision of the wharf labourers to return to work was carried by only a small majority. Mr. Hughes, general secretary, is also president…

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Swimming. Public Schools A. A. Carnival. A. Barry, Champion of Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 11

Although the weather was decidedly unfavourable, a very fair attendance assembled at the Drummoyne [?] on Saturday afternoon to witness the annual championship carnival of the Public Schools Amateur…

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Franco-british Exhibition. King Edward and M. Fallieres to Open. London, March 14

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

King Edward and M. Armand Fallieres, President of the French Republic, will open the Franco-British Exhibition…

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Stage, Song, and Show Last Nights of "The Dairymaids" "Lady Dandies" the Next Production Good Run of "The Prisoner of Zenda" Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 16 March 1908 · page 8

Not a few playgoers will feel sorry that "The Dairymaids" is in its last week at Her Majesty's. This sparkling production has been, and is, a great draw, and this despite…

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An Exhibition Game

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 10

On Saturday an exhibition game of lacrosse will be played on the Waverley oval…

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Band for the Franco-british Exhibition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 7

The proposal to send a band from this State is assuming definite form, and there appears to be every probability of one being sent. Mr. J. Thompson, who has taken…

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