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Shows & fairs, 1910

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An Apple Show

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 27 February 1910 · page 3

At the National Apple Show held recently in Spokane, Washington State, there was an attendance of upwards of 100,000 persons. Buyers from Britain, Germany and France were present. Two Canadian…

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Explorer's Early Struggle. How Stanley Pleaded With His Uncle to Show Him Kindness

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 27 February 1910 · page 14

When John Rowlands, afterwards to become famous as Mr H. M. Stanley, left the workhouse in which he has been brought up he was an orphan, destitute, and…

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At the Bronte Swimming Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 9

WAVERLEY BEATING EASTERN SUBURBS IN THE TUG-OF-WAR…

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Wavhrley-eastern Suburbs Carnival. District Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 5

The combined carnival of the Waverley and the Eastern Suburbs clubs was held at the Bronte baths. There was a good attendance and an interesting list of events. W. Thompson (Eastern Suburbs) won the district…

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Thornleigh Fruit and Flower Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon, in the Thornicigh school grounds, a thousand people assembled for the annual fruit and flower show. The result proved that the secretary, Mr. Ernest Tagg, had left nothing undon[?]…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Brilliant Shakespearian Production. a New Shylock by Mr. Asche. Shaw Success at the Royal. Revival of a "Man From Mexico." "The Merchant of Venice

The Star · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 8

"The most excellent historic of the Merchant of Venice with the extreme cruciate of Shylocke, the Jewe, towards the said merchant in cutting a just pound of his flesh,…

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Exhibition of Paintings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 9

There is now on view at Messrs. James R. Lawson, and Little's Fitt-street galleries a collection of more than a hundred Australian, New Zealand, and English oil and…

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Narrabri Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 4

The Narrabri Show is set down for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 19, 20 and 21 next. There is a most attractive programme, and horses…

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Gulgong Show

Evening News · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 5

GULGONG, Tuesday.—The splendid weather attracted a street crowd at the show to-day. The exhibits in the horse and cattle sections were records, every class being well filled…

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Boxing. Special Show at Tub Stadium. Theatrical Profess Eon Entertained

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 10

In view of the fact that their occupations prevent intra from witnessing the boxing contests which take p[?]ce at the Stadium, members of the theatrical profession in Sydney were treated to a special show at the big…

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The Royal Show. Another Probable Record Breaker. Preparing for the Function

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 7

The great Easter Show bids fair this, year to be even larger than the fine exhibition of 1909, which was easily the most extensive show which, the Royal Agricultural Society had organised…

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The Tumut Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 10

The annual show was held at Tumut last week, and was largely attended, the attendance being estimated at 4000. The following were the principal prizetakers:--Horses: John…

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Redfern Club's Carnival

The Star · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 6

Good entries have been received for the one mile and half-mile handicaps to be run at the Redfern Club's carnival at the Sports Ground on Wednesday next…

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The Tasmanian Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 15

The first big carnival embracing a fortnight programme of tournaments, athletic sports, aquatic and equine races, and contests too numerous to mention opened on Saturday…

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Royal Art Society Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 55

The greatest interest has been, taken in,the Royal Art Society's Exhibition of Cabinet Pictures, which was opened to the public in the society's, galleries, 76 Pitt-street, oh February…

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Tenterfield Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 10

TENTERFIELD.—The 33rd annual show of the Tenterfield Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened on Tuesday in fine weather. There are over three thousand entries in…

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Liverpool Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 10

The live stock exhibition of the Liverpool Agricultural Society was held on February 22 and 28. Fine weather prevailed, the attendance being fair on the first day and large on the…

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Swimming. Fort-street Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 11

Starts have been allotted as undermentioned for the 440yds Interclub Handicap to be swum at the forthcoming swimming carnival of the Model School, Fortstreet, Saturday next. Owing to the large entry list,…

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Royal Easter Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 9

The great Easter Show will this year be even larger than the fine exhibition of 1909, which was easily the most extensive show which the Royal Agricultural Society, had organised up to that…

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Albion Park Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 11

ALBION PARK.—The 23rd annual show of Albion Park A.H.I. Society was opened on Tuesday by Mr. Morton, M.L.A. The weather was perfect. The exhibition of dairy…

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