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Shows & fairs, 1908

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Night Cycling Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 January 1908 · page 2

The second Continental and Cycling Carnival organised by the N.S.W. Cyclists' Union, will, as advertised in another column, take place at the Sports Ground, Moore Park, on Wednesday…

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Waite's Buckjumping Show

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 19 January 1908 · page 3
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Waite's buckjumping show at Newtown has enjoyed sustained popularity. Last night the large arena was crowded, and an excellent buckjumping exhibition was given…

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

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 19 January 1908 · page 7

For hats, as for gowns and mantles, white is the favourite colour. Jewelled and gilt buckles worn both in front and behind tend to make the waist…

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Union Night Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1908 · page 10

The second night, carnival of the N.S.W. Cyclists "Union will take place on Wednesday at the Sports Ground. An excellent, programme has been arranged for the occasion, comprising scratch and handicap cycle…

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Night Cycling Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1908 · page 3

The New South Wales Cyclists Union will hodl its cycling meeting at the Sydney Sports Ground on Wednesday night. The lighting of the track and stands has been greatly improved and the track has…

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Waite's Buckjumping Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1908 · page 9

Waite's Buckjumping Show attracted a large crowd on Saturday night. Some excellent exhibitions of rough riding were witneaaed. Art. Dempsey gave a good one on Rise-Up, as also did J. Carbine on Black…

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Interstate Sailing Carnival First 18-Footers Handicap. West Australian Boats Beaten

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1908 · page 4

The light easterly zephyr which prevailed on Saturday on the harbor did not afford a true test of the relative capabilities of the boats which competed in the initial race of the…

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Swimming. Sandwich and Coogee Club's Carnival. Hobson 100Yds Eastern Districts Champion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1908 · page 3

The Randwick and Coogee Club on Saturday held its twelfth annual carnival at the Coogee Aquarium baths which was successful from all points of view. The three principal items set down for decision were…

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Sailing. Cooya Tons at Manly. Interstate Carnival Opens. Western Australians Easily Defeated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1908 · page 3

The breeze came in very light from the east on Saturday afternoon, and consequently there was but little life in the racing. Results:- MANLY REGATTA…

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Stage, Song, and Show Fine Houses at Her Majesty's the Julius Knight Season "Cinderella" Drawing Well Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1908 · page 2

The heat did not in any way affect the attendance on Saturday night, and another successful performance was placed to the credit of the Williamson Comic Opera Co…

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Manly Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 4

Arrangements are in full swing for the approaching carnival of the Manly Surf Club, to be held on Saturday, January 25. A fancy dress procession will parade through the Corso, and along the Ocean Beach. One of…

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Dubbo Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 3

Mr. Fred. Weston. secretary of the F.A. and H. Association, advises us that the next annual show of his society is to be held on Wednesday and…

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An "Oliver" Typewriter. a Fair Offer

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen: My typewriting machine is the best in the market. It is as good ns new and it goes like the sun. It is an "Oliver,"…

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'Another Show Abandoned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 4

BERRY.—The Berry Agricultural Society's show has been abandoned on account of the continued drought…

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Amateur Cyclists. Another Night Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 2

The New South Wales Cyclists' Union's Continental and Band Recital .will take place at the Sports Ground, Moore Part, to-morrow night…

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Cycling Ans Motoring. Union Night Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 10

The second Continental of the Cyclists' Union will be run to-morrow evening at the Sports Ground. The track was lighted up last night. The improved illumination and the renovated track were thoroughly…

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Australian Wines. at the Franco-british Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 9

Mr. Albert M. Marks, a director of J. Lyons and Co., London, is at present in Sydney, on his way round Australasia. Mr. Marks is accredited by the Franco-British exhibition authorities…

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Cycling and Motoring. Cycling. Cyclists' Union Night Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 10

The lighting arrangements for the second night carnival of the Union at the Sports Ground to-morrow night have been considerably improved. A trial of the light took place lost night, when a number of riders had spin on…

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Japanese Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 8

The general regulations which have been adopted for the Grand Exhibition of Japan to be held in Tokio in 1912 are as follows:--The Grand Exhibition of Japan will be…

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