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Shows & fairs, 1909

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Women's Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 7

Women workers will be able to bring their accomplishments. before the public in the last week of April, when the Town Hall will be the scene of a demonstrational exhibition of…

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Championship Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 7

Very complete arrangements for Wednesday night's carnival have been made by the Cyclists' Union, and given fine weather a big crowd is certain to be present…

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Women's Work Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 3

The Girls' Realm Guild is organising a demonstrational exhibition of women's work, to be held in the Town Hall from April 21 to 28. Her Excellency Lady Dudley will perform the opening ceremony. Stalls…

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Public Schools' Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 6

The annual championship carnival of the Public Schools A.A.A. will be held next Saturday afternoon at the Municipal Baths. Domain. A capital programme has been…

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N.s.w. Alliance Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 8

Arrangements have been completed for the opening of the Alliance Exhibition on Wednesday afternoon. Sir Joseph Carruthers will perform the ceremony, and will be supported by…

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Premier Will Open Tamworth Show

Evening News · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Wade) has arranged to leave Sydney to-morrow evening for Tamworth, where he will open the annual agricultural show. Mr. Levien, M.L.A., the "Father of the…

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Exhibition in Amsterdam of Samples From the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 7

The Consul-General for the Netherlands (Mr. Bosschart) recently collected from the various Australian States and New Zealand samples of products, which were sent to the…

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Stage, Song, and Show. "Dairymaids" to be Revived. Success of the Julius Knight Season. Last Nights of "The Squatter's Daughter." Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 2

The "House Full" boards were out early at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night, though the night was a dismal one enough to deter any but enthusiasts from stirring…

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The Show Girl. Chapter Xxxiii. [The Reverend Arthur Warrington thanks Paddy O'Connell for services rendered.] The Red Farm, Beldon, Suffolk, Eve of the Feast of St. Raphael

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 3

Dear Mr. O'Connell,--I am much obliged by your letter and packages containing the little books you were unfortunately unable to deliver to my poor cousin. I thank you a0lso for your…

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The Easter Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 4

The Governor-General has accepted the invitation of the Royal Agricultural Society to officially open the Royal Show on April 7, the second day of the exhibition. His…

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Championship Cycling Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 5

An attempt to lower the Australasian motor cycle records from the half-mile up to three miles is to be made to-morrow evening at the Cyclists' Union carnival at the Sports Ground…

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Temora Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 5

The next annual show of the Temora. P. A. H and I. Association has been fixed for September 21. '22 and 23 next. For this information we are Indebted to the courtesy of the…

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To-morrows Cycling Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 10

At the championship cycling carnival to-morrow evening, Jack Dohert[?] the holder of all records for this State from a quarter to five miles, will attempt to lower the half-mile, one mile, two miles, and three…

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Franco-British Exhibition. What It Cost N.S.W.

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 7

The Franco-British Exhibition, held at Sheppard's Bush, London, and to attend which Sir Joseph (then Mr.) Carruthers went from this State as Special Commissioner, cost New South…

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Wages Boards. Must be Given a Fair Lite." Judge Heydon's Decision

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 7

The Cold Storage Employees' Union applied to Judge Heydon in the Industrial Court tills afternoon for a hoard in that Industry…

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Tamworth Show. to Be Opened by the Premier

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 7

The Premier has arranged to leave Sydney to-morrow evening for Tamworth, where the will open the agricultural show. Mr. Lovien the member for the district,…

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The Coming Show. to Be Opened by the Governor General

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 4

The Governor-General has accepted the in vitiation of the Royal Agricultural Society to officially open the Royal Show on April 7, the second day of the exhibition. His…

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The Show Girl. Chapter Xxxiv. (Continued.) (Harry Gastonard tells Paddy O'Connell of his visit to Madame Lea.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 3

She opened her eyes in wild alarm at this. I had seen her angry before, but never as she was angry now. There is something of the tigress in every passionate woman--a good deal…

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Alliance Exhibition and Fair

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 12

The official opening of the New South Wales Alliance Exhibition and Fair taken place this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed by Sir Joseph Carruthers. For weeks past, ladies committees have…

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Kangaroo Valley Show -- Twenty-Fourth Annual Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 34

Last year the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association did not have the best of weather for its annual show. There was heavy rain on the first…

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