Have You Read—? "One Fair Enemy"
A capital story this of the great Civil War period, with good strong characterisation, Hugh Anthony, a grave young captain in the Parliamentary Forces, and protege of Cromwell—of…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →Shows & fairs, 1908
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Fort-street School Girls' Carnival
The girls' carnival in connection with Fort-street School was held yesterday at the Elkington Baths. Judges, Misses Partridge, Moulsdale, and Harders; referee, Miss Kilminster; starter, Miss Craig; check…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Franco-british Exhibition. Probable Delay in Opening
LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--Preparations in connection with the Franco-British Exhibition are backward, and the opening will probably be postponed until May 10…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Our District Show. CLEANING-UP
A meeting of the committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was held at the Exchange on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Franco-british Exhibition. Arrangements Backward. London, March 26
Arrangements in connection with the Franco-British Exhibition are backward, and the opening ceremony probably will be postponed till May 10…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Roses at the Horticultural Society's Show
William Shean was among the most prominent of the roses staged at the above exhibition. It is one of last year's novelties, a pink of great color and substance. This flower will please…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Miners' Eight Hours. Appeal to Mr. Gladstone. a Fair and Reasonable Basis
LONDON, Friday.--Mr. 'Herbert Gladstone (Secretary of State for Home Affairs) yesterday received a deputation representing the iron, steel, shipping, cotton, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Vaudeville Disaster Travelling Show Burnt Out. Goulburn
A fire occurred last night in Verner-street, by which a large tent used by Mr. Jack M'Kay in giving variety entertainments was, together with stage property, destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Papuan Natives. Danger of Outrages. a Fair Deal Essential. Bishop of New Guinea's Views
The Bishop of New Guinea, Dr. Stone-Wigg, who is staying at the Hotel Metropole, prior to his departure for the Lambeth Conference, referred yesterday to Mr. W. J. Little's…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Cycling. Union Hospital Carnival
The Cyclists' Union's Cycling Continental on Wednesday evening hids fair to be a success. The fact that the Hospital Saturday Fund is to benefit by the fixture has caused a great deal of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →N.s.w. at the Franco-british Exhibition
Mr. H. C. L. Anderson. M.A., Acting Under-Secretary and Director of the Department of Agriculture, will, on Monday evening, April 6. deliver a lecture in St. James's Hall…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →N. S. Wales at the Franco—british Exhibition
A great deal of interest is being taken in the Franco—British Exhibition, to be opened by His Majesty the King and President of the French Republic in May next. Special steps have been…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Newcastle Surf Carnival. Local Life—sating Brigade's Demonstration
NEWCASTLE. Saturday Night.—The Newcastle Suit and Life—Saving Club held carnival an the beach this afternoon, and the demonstration was most successful. Proceedings opened with the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →CYCLING Championship Hospital Carnival Half-mile State Championship
The Cyclists' Union's cycling continental on Wednesday evening bids fair to be the biggest success of the summer season. The fact that the Hospital Saturday Fund is to…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Franco—british Exhibition. President Fallieres' Visit. London, Friday Afternoon
M. Fallieres, President of the French Republic, will visit England during the last week in May, in connection with the Franco—British…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Travelling Variety Show Burnt Out Goulburn
A fire occurred last night in Verner-street, by which a large tent used by Mr. Jack M'Kay in giving variety entertainments was, together with stage property, destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Swimming. Surf Carnival at Manly. North Steyne Club Scores a Success
The carnival promoted by the North Steyne Surf and Late Saving Club a Manly yesterday afternoon was a most successful event, and exceedingly well manged—those in charge having…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Newcastle Carnival
NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--A marine carnival, promoted by the Newcastle Surf Club and Life Saving Brigade took place on Saturday afternoon. The proceedings began with a water tableaux, depicting the landing of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Campbelltown Show
The Campbelltown. Show to be held on Tuesday and, Wednesday, April 7 and 8, promises to be the most successful yet held by the society. Liberal prizemoney is being offered in all…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Greens for Easter Carnival
Provided the greens are in firsr-class order, the following have been chosen for the Easter carnival:- New South Wales v Victoria, April 21, at Randwick; April 22, at Chatswood; April 23, at City…
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