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Shows & fairs, 1910

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Wheat Exhibits. at the Easter Show. an Appeal to Growers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 5

Mr. G. W. Walker, a member of the council of the R.A.S., puts in a plea for bettor representation in the wheat section at the Easter Show,and in view of the magnificent cereal harvest…

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Stage, Song, and Show. More Musical Comedies. "Lion and the Mouse" Going Strong. More Vaudeville New-comers

The Star · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 8

The popular revival of "The Merry Widow" at Her Majesty's Theatre terminates to-night. It will be gratefully remembered for the opportunity it afforded Miss…

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Axemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 14

Entries close to-day for the Wyong axemen's carnival…

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Floral Carnival Postponed

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 7

At a special general meeting of the Floral Carnival Society of New South Wales, a resolution was carried to postpone the first flower carnival from April 9, the date originally…

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Wollongong Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 16

WOLLONGONG, Friday.--The annual exhibition under the auspices of the Wollongong A., H. and I. Association, was opened yesterday. Weather conditions were perfect, and the grounds, covered with a mantle of…

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Angling. Coastal Good, Inland Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 17

All who have any liking for the sport of fishing should get it at this time of the year on the coastal, fishing grounds, especially in the lakes and estuaries. For black-bream [?]ing alone February is the best…

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Liquor for the Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 6

The application for a publican's booth for the annual show at Castle Hill has been lodged at the Parramatta Court, and it is stated that hundreds of names…

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Wollongong Show. Second Day. the Official Opening

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 21

WOLLONGONG, Friday.--The show as continued today, the weather being perfect and the attendance large. Mr. G. W. Fuller, Minister for Home Affairs, performed the official opening ceremony, and congratulated…

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Wollongong Show. Second Day. (From Our Special Reporter.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 15

Beautiful weather conditions nccounted for a very gratifying attendance at the second day of the Wollongong show, the estimated number present being about 3000. To provide…

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Australian Club's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1910 · page 8

The concluding night of the Australian Club's carnival at the Sports Ground, Wednesday next, promises to provide an exceptionally interesting evening's sport. In addition to G. H. Horder, A…

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Woman's World. Two Pages for Wives and Daughters. Arts and Crafts. The British Students. Exhibition in the Technical College Museum

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 6 February 1910 · page 11

There was only one fault to be found with this exhibition -- opened by the Minister, for Education on Monday afternoon last. This was, the academic definition of the word…

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Manly Surf Carnival

The Star · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A public meeting was held on Friday, at the Victoria Hall. Corse, Manly, in connection with the forthcoming carnival to be held on March 19. Alderman F. W. J. N. Donovan occupied the chair, and he said he was certain…

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Manly Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 9

The Manly Club held its annual carnival on Saturday at the municipal baths. An interesting programme was gone through, and there was a large attendance of visitors. The results were:…

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Palace Emporium Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 9

The Palace Emporium Club held its 16th annual carnival at the Domain Baths. Results:- 50yds Palace Emporium Handicap.—H. Gilbertson, 13s, 1 R. Gibson, 9s, 2 C. W. Gibson, 4s, 3. Time,…

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The Floral Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 3

At a special general meeting of the Floral Carnival Society of New South Wales, held on January 31, a resolution was carried to postpone the first flower carnival from April 9, the dale originally arranged, to…

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Swimming. Manly Surf Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 9

A public meeting we held on Friday evening at the Victoria Hall, Manly, in connection with the forthcoming carnival on March 19. Alderman F. W. J. Donovan occupied the chair. It was announced that…

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Tasmanian Summer Carnival. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 8

The summer carnivil of the T.R.C. was brought to an end on Saturday afternoon. The weather was threatening, but the attendance was good and the racing interesting. Results were:…

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Wollongong Show. (By Our Special Reporter.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 4

The three days' show at Wollongong concluded on Saturday, when there was an attendance of about 3000. The ring events proved most attractive, a special event being an…

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Stage, Song, Aud Show. "The Girls of Gottenberg." a Welcome Revival. Vaudeville and Picture Successes Her Majesty's

The Star · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 8

The very welcome revival of "The Girls of Gottenberg" was witnessed by a great house at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night. The melodious music, picturesque dressing,…

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