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Shows & fairs, 1908

3,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 157

Exhibition of Statuary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 14

The committee interested in the Fairlie Cunningham Art Training Fund notifies that the bust of a fireman executed by the young sculptress, is now on view at Messrs. Angus and Robertson's Book Club…

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Engineer and Fair Typist

The Arrow · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 9

AN undefended divorce suit, Mary K. Mason v. John F. Msson, an engineer, has just concluded in the English courts. This was a wife's suit on the ground of…

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Ladies' Swimming Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 7

The newly-formed Bondi Ladies' Swimming club held its first carnival at Hellings' Bondi Baths, on Thursday afternoon, before a large number of enthusiastic spectators. The racing…

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Easter Show Entries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 9

Intending exhibitors at the coming Easter show are reminded that entries for horses, castle, sheep, and pigs close finally to-day. The date for receiving poultry, pigeons,…

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Cyclists' Union Carnival. Entries Close To-night

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 14

Entries are to close to-night at the Sports Club with Mr. George Liggins, the honorary secretary of the Cyclists' Union, for the fourth night carnival, which is to be held on Wednesday, April 1, at the Sports Ground…

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Night Cycling Carnival. Entries Close This Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 14

Entries for the Cyclists' Union carnival at the Sports Ground on April 1 close this evening, at 9 o'clock. The principal races are the half-mile amateur championship, a half-mile handicap, and a motor…

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Some Sidelights on the Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 7

Once again the old town of Penrith is alive With pleasure seeking people. Rosyfaced children, sturdy farmers and happy maids and matrons are to be seen driving or…

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The Buckjumpers. The Wildest Show on Earth

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 4

It's quite right to describe the Buckjumpers show, at Prince Alfred Park as above. Nothing like it has ever been witnessed within…

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Toys. the Annual Show in Paris. Some Ingenious Devices

Evening News · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 3

Hany ingenious devices, some of them of practical utility, were to be seen at the Seventh annual toy show at the Tuileries, Paris. Diabolo, the ancient game that has again…

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Volcano's Loss of Height. Measurements show Vesuvius to be 375ft. Shorter through Last Eruption

The World's News · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 12

Some measurements regarding the height of Vesuvius have just been carried out by the Italian Geographical Institute of Florence, for it was feared that the volcano had lost…

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The District Show. Opened by the Premier. Hon. O.G. Wade. the Attendance Large, and Receifts Satisfactory. Glorious Weather

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 2

The sixteenth annual show of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was held on the Penrith grounds on Thursday and…

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Grand Hospital Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 March 1908 · page 10

The executive of the Cyclists' Union has decided to donate half the proceeds of their carnival on April 1 to the Hospital Saturday Fund in recognition of the liberal patronage bestowed…

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Carnival at Geelong

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 March 1908 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Saturday Night.—At Geelong Club's Swimming Carnival to-day the 50yds race was won by W. Sharroch, the President's Cup by J. Everett, and the Invitation Handicap by V…

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

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 22 March 1908 · page 7

These Louis Seize waistcoats are the most delightful little garments it is possible to imagine, and they make the plainest tailor-made gown look rich and costly…

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St. Patrick's Cele=brations Annual Sports Carnival Great Day at the Agricultural Ground

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 22 March 1908 · page 16

The annual sports carnival in connection with the St. Patrick's Day celebrations was held at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday, 2500 children took part in the various sports…

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Women's Work Exhibition. Congratulations From Spain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The Governor-General has received from the Government of Spain a message of congratulation on the success of the recent Women's Work Exhibition, held at…

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An Attractive Show Case

The Australian Star · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 5

James Hill, 17, who was small for his ago, pleaded guilty before Mr. King, at the Central Police Court this morning to a charge of maliciously damaging a showcase…

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Women's Work Exhibition. Spain's Poetic Competitions. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 6

The Governor-General has received through Mr. Henry Cave, Consul-in-Chief for Spain, the following communication from the Spanish Government:—'Spain, whose women through…

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Royal Easter Show Closing of Entries

The Australian Star · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 3

The Royal Easter Sydney Show will open on April 14, and extend ever eight days to April 22. Entries close to-day in the dog section, farm and dairy produce, and foods and…

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Home Rule. Celebrations at the Show Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 11

The celebrations of St. Patrick's Day at the Royal Agricultural Show Grounds on Saturday was favoured by ideal weather conditions, and the thousands who visited the scene intent…

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