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Shows & fairs, 1910

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Lane Cove Carnival. Sailing, Rowing, and Motor Boating

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 28

An interesting afternoon's sport was witnessed at the Lane Cove aquatic carnival on February 19. Sailing, rowing,…

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Castle Hill Show. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 2

Sir,—The judging in the vegetable section at the above show was far from satisfactory, and some of the decisions given have caused practical fruitgrowers to…

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The Battle of the Flowers. at the Hobart Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 12

HOBART, Tuesday.--The battle of the flowers in connection with the carnival was held today. Nearly 150 designs were on show, and the picture was one of elegance. Mrs. G. C…

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A Rich Dairying Centre--Kangaroo Valley Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 29

The 25th annual show of the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural Association…

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On the North Coast--At the Coramba Annual Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 34

The fifth annual show of the Coramba P., A., and H. Association, which was held on February 16 and 17, despite the inclemency of the weather on the opening day, was a…

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The Tasmanian Carnival. Culwulla Beaten. Mr. Justice Nicholls Wins Rifle Shooting. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 8

The second heats in the carnival yachting contests were sailed to-day. The weather was practically the same as on the previous day the sea breeze being, if anything, a trille…

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Manly Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1910 · page 4

Great interest is being taken by the people of Manly in the approaching, surf carnival. This year it will be held on the Saturday before the Easter holidays (March 19), in order, to give country people who are coming down…

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Fort-street School Carnival

The Star · Thursday 24 February 1910 · page 2

Swimmers are reminded that entries for the 110, 440 yards, inter-club handicap, the diving competition, and the old hoys' handicap, close at the Sports Club next' Saturday, the 26th last., with the hon, secretary of…

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Hobart Carnival. Hobart

The Star · Thursday 24 February 1910 · page 5

The water promises to be beautifully smooth for this afternoon's four-oarod championship race, and it will probably be' the best yet seen on the Derwent. The Nagambie…

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Culwulla's Carnival. Wins Hobart Races. Interesting Contests

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1910 · page 6

HOBART, Wednesday.--The final heat of the carnival yacht races was held this afternoon, the distance for first-class yachts being made three times round, or about 23 miles. The…

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Hobart Carnival. Culwulla Wins Handicap. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 February 1910 · page 7

The final heats of the carnival yachting programme were sailed to-day, and were get off successfully, with the exception of the event for second-class yachts. In the first…

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Accident at a Picture Show. Several People Killed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1910 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--The floor of a cinematograph theatre at Patton, Pennsylvania, collapsed when the building was crowded…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Preparing for the Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 5

The monthly mooting of the council was held at the rooms of the society, Ocean House, Moorestreet, on Wednesday last, Sir Francis Sutter (president) being in the chair. The secretary…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 4
Also in The Star

At the monthly meeting of the council of the above society on Wednesday the secretary reported that the ground was being put in order for the show, which begins on March…

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Cycling. Interstate Carnival

The Star · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 6

The inter-State championship cycling carnival will be held to-night at the Sports Ground, Moore Park, starting at- 7.45. The Queensland team took things easily yesterday, and .will not be on the track at all…

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Hobart Cup Carnival

The Star · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 6

Mr. W. M. Marks has wired to Sydney stating that he has been handed the Hobart Carnival Cup, won by Culwulla III., and that he will leave in the yacht for Melbourne on…

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Robertson Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 9

ROBERTSON.—The 30th annual exhibition of the Robertson Agricultural Society was opened on Thursday. The weather was perfect, and the attendance up to the average. The…

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Wyong Show

Evening News · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 5

WYONG, Friday.—The fifth annual show, under the auspices of the Wylong Agricultural Association, opened to-day, under the most favorable conditions. The season has been the…

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A Fair Deal. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 8

Sir,--"Why can't we have a fair deal when entering into business with our municipal council?" These words were uttered by one of our most worthy, and respected citizens when travelling in a tram citywards this…

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