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Shows & fairs, 1910

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North Steyne Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 8

Members of the North Steyne Surf Club will hold their third annual carnival at North Manly Beach tomorrow. The programme includes the usual surf tests, beach events, display, by surf boat crew, and…

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Kangaroo Valley Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 10

KANGAROO VALLEY.—The twenty-fifth annual exhibition in connection with the Kangaroo Valley Arricultural Association was opened on Thursday, and will be continued on…

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Fire at Picture Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 10

A burning film created considerable excitement and a mild panic at the Globe Pictures in the Queen's Hall, Pitt-street, city, at about quarter to 10 last night. The show was…

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League Championship Carnival. R. Cavill Swims Well

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 12

Last night at the Coogee Aquarium Baths the New South Wales League of Swimming held a championship carnival, which was well attended. The principal event was the 500 yds teams championship. This was won…

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Fire at a Picture Show. +

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 8

Visitors to the Globe Picture show at the Queen's- hall lost night were provided with more 'excitement than they paid for, owing to a film catching fire while the entertainment was in progress. Fortunately the…

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Stage, Song, and Show. the Captivating Dream Waltz. "The Girl Behind the Counter." Mr. Ward to Appear in Comedy. Theatrical Notes and Notions

The Star · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 8

'Australia is especially interested in the sable revelations concerning La Milo, since it was here she begun, under, the management of Mr. Harry Richards, that career as…

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Royal Art Society's Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 5

During the last two days exhibits have been received by the Royal Art Society of New South Wales for the forthcoming cabinet exhibition, to be held at the society's rooms, in…

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Liverpool Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 6

The Liverpool A.,H. and J. Society hold their grand annual next Tuesday and Wednesday. This is one of the best live stock shows held…

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Autumn Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 6

Liberty Plains Horticultural Society is to have a big show on April 20th, which will possess several interesting features of a special character. One will be the…

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Alstonville Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 16

ALSTONVILLE.—The show was continued on Friday in beautifully fine weather. The attendance was between 3000 and 4000. At noon the o[?]cial opening was performed by Mr…

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The Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 6

The second day of the Castle Hill Show was as well attended as the first day, and, as a consequence, the council was in good heart. The takings at the gate for the…

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Some Show Notes

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 23

Lithgow, the city where coal, iron, and copper interests' are paramount; where dust and high winds are supreme; and where the great, ugly mountains frown down on the town, at all…

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Castle Hill Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 16

CASTLE HILL.—The council had beautiful weather for the second day, and again there was a good attendance. The events commenced with the ploughing competition. The…

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Waverley-eastern Suburbs Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 19

Entries for the various events in connection with the above close with the secretary to the N.S.W. A.S.A. to-day. The 220yds championship of the eastern districts will be decided…

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Queanbeyan Show. Queanbeyan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 19

The ring events formed the chief feature of interest to-day. The open hunt was well contested, and the jumping was very fair, Mr. Mitchell, Wyalong, winning first prize. The…

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Hobart Carnival. Officially Opened. Hobart

The Star · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 10

The Hobart carnival was formally opened today by the Governor. A large number of visitors from the mainland were present. After a grand march and a display by the…

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Coramba Show. Coramba. Coramba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 16

Awards at the show were:- Horses.—Pair of buggy horses: J. Shea. 14st Hackney: Kratz, 1; Ramsay, 2. All round horse: Kratz. Ladies' hack; Krotz. Galloway jump: Playford. Pair…

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Nepean Show MARCH 3 & 4, 1910

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 3

Entries are more numerous than ever. The "melon" race at the show will be a decided novelty…

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Luddenham Show Dates Altered to April 14 & 15

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 3

A meeting of the Luddenham A. A. and P. Society was held on the 12th February. Present—J. Adams (chairman), G. Howlett, H. Eaton, A…

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Hobart Carnival. Culwulla Iii. Starts in the 100 Miles. Hobart

The Star · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 9

The Sydney Culwulla ill. (Mr. W. M. Marks) was among the starters in the Buni Island Yacht race today. The distance to be covered is 100 miles…

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