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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Fort-street High School's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 12

The following handicaps have been allotted for the undermentioned events at the Fort street High School's carnival, on the 25th instant:- 110yds Handicap.—W. Longworth (Rose Bay), ser; F…

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Bondi Club's Carnival. Longworth Wins District Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 12

The Bondi Club held its eighteenth annual carnival last night at the Coogee Aquarium Baths. There was a fair attendance and the sport was good. Longworth won the 100yds championship of the eastern district…

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Photography for the Million. Exhibition of Kodak Pictures

The Sun · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 3

No less than 240 pictures are on view at the Salon, 379 George-street, representing kodak sndpshote taken in all parts of the world by wandering Australians. Judge…

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The Moving Picture Show Disgraceful Disloyalty

The Sun · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 6

The suggestion by some English paper that the Australian politicians at the coronation should be allotted some "special service" to perform, doesn't appeal to either Sir George…

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Cycling and Motoring. First Annual "Country" Carnival. Good Performance by E. W. Schneideb

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 12

The first annual "country" carnival of the N.S.W. Cyclists Union was held on the Sydney Sports Ground last night. There was a good attendance although the weather conditions were threatening. The racing was…

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Trangie P., A. and H. Association

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 5

The Trangle branch F.S.A. having decided to abandon the annual carnival and arrange for a district show instead, a meeting was held last week…

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Fort-street Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 10

The 21st annual championship gala of the [?]-street High School Club will take place to-morrow afternoon at the Municipal Baths, Domain. The schoolboys will be seen in all the age championships,…

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Lithgow Show

Evening News · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 5

LITHGOW, Friday.—The 23rd annual show, under the auspices of the A., R., and P. Society, commenced at the show grounds to-day. The weather was beautiful after the recent rains…

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Dungog Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 6

Mr. Chas. E Grant, secretary of the Dungog Agriculture and Horticultural Association, advises us that their show has been postponed from April 5 and…

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Wyong Show

Evening News · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 7

WYONG, Friday.—The sixth annual agricultural show was officially opened to-day, and proved to be the best exhibition held here The weather conditions were perfect, and the attendance was…

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The Royal Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 3

The Royal Show in Sydney, which will be held from April 11th to 19th this year, promises to eclipse all the splendid exhibitions which nave…

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Greater Britain Exhibition. London, Feb. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 7

New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia have good displays of products at the Greater Britain Exhibition in Chester…

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The Olympia Horse Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Thursday.--At least 70 foreign officers and three Canadians will compete at the Horse Show which it is proposed to open at Olympia, in connection with the…

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For the Easter Show

The Land · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 5

There seems no limit to the possible improvement of the Royal Agricultural Society's Showground. Visitors to the coming Easter Show…

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Does It Pay to Show?

The Land · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 7

Dairy cattle breeders are often heard to say that it does not pay them to exhibit at the shows. The idea is a mistaken one. A man may…

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Kangaroo Valley Show. Kangaroo Valley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 8

A heavy dense [?]og, [?]illing the valley and gl[?]n during the early hours of the morning, gave promise of [?]ine weather, and a bright clear day for the opening of the 26th annual…

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The Beautiful Beggar Maid "Australia Fair" As a Catspaw for Labor

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 1

THE REFERENDAL PLEA. The Gruff Voles"Now, Miss, joa' you ut wot I told yor." The Musloal Voles "Please, Mr. Elector, any 'Yes,' and give ma more power." The Gruff Voles "That's It, MissI Keep on saying that, I'll see that the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Nearing Millennium

The Sun · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 6

The world is slowly but surely drifting to wards the milennium. Wrongs, or these things accounted such, are beginning to right themselves, without waiting for the popular vote…

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Stage Song and Show. Last Night of "Miss Hook of Holland." and Farewell of Mr. William Cromwell the "Elijah" Festival

The Sun · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 3

Early in the week every seat in the reserved portions of the Criterion Theatre was booked for each night performance of "Miss Hook of Holland." the last of which will…

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Fair Exchange

The Arrow · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 9

"My wife is going to get me a diningroom rug for any birthday." "And what are you going to give her ?" "I think I'll get her a walking-stick."…

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