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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Thornleigh Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 6

At the time—of writing everything seems to indicate that to-day's show at the Thornleigh School Grounds will be a record in every way. A very large…

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Royal Art Society. Cabinet Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 13

The idea of a cabinet exhibition on the part of the Royal Art Society of New South Wales has been made familiar to the public on other occasions at this time of year,…

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Young Fruit Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 11

YOUNG—The first show of the Young Fruitgrowers' Union, under the auspices of the Pastoral and Agricultural Association, was opened on Friday. The show was a…

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Swimming. Cleveland-street School Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 18

The sixteenth annual carnival of the Cleveland-street School took place on WedneedaY at the Drummoyne Baths before a verv large attendance. The carnival was managed by Mr. Bentley assisted by members of the…

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Royal Art Society. Third Cabinet Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 15

On Monday will be opened the third exhibition of cabinet pictures of the Royal Art Society. Tho collodion as a whole is one that will…

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What to Do with Our Girls Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 10

The cooking section of the exhibition to be held by the Cirls Rcaim Guild in the Town Hall, after Easter, will be very varied, and full of interest to both men and women. Besides…

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Royal Art Society. Exhibition of Cabinet Pictures

Evening News · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 7

An examination of the collection at the autumn exhibition of cabinet pictures in the rooms of the Royal Art Society of New South Wales. Vickery's Chambers. Pitt-street, City…

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A National Fair. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Nurses

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 15

A pretty as well as an appropriate and effective decorative scheme ts to be carried out at the Town-hall in connection with the Nurses' Home (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital) fete from…

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P.s.a.a.a. Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 18

The annual swimming gala of the Public Shools A.A.A. will be held at the Drummoyne Baths this afternoon, when all the schoolboy champions will measure strength. The first race starts at 2 o'clock…

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Royal Show. District Exhibits' Trophy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 11

The silver shield presented by the Royal Agricultural Society for the district exhibits' competitions at the Royal Show is at present on view in the window of the Intelligence…

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Some Pictures From the Royal Art Society's Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 15

"THE BLUE HAT," BY MR. J. A. BENNETT. "A PROBLEM," BY MR. DATTILO R UBBO. "THE MUSICIAN," BY MR. J. S. WATKINS. "THE BRIDGE," BY MR, A. J. DAPLYN. "LONG REEF," BY MR. W. LISTER-LISTER…

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Coogee Surf Carnival. Bright Afternoon on the Sands

The Sun · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 7

Coogee was the centre of surf activity this afternoon. Fine weather and the second annual carnival of the Coogee Surf Club attracted several thousand people to the beach…

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The Passing Show. Conducted by Otus

The International Socialist · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 1

THE departmental regulation prohibiting the railway workers from knowing the details of the meetings of the Railway Superannuation Board is one of the most insolent, and at…

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Epping Show. A Well Organised Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 9

Epping School of Arts held their first annual show on Saturday. At the opening there was a good attendance of visitors, but that at night was still greater…

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The Royal Show. District Exhibits Trophy

The Sun · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 3

The silver shield presented by the Royal Agricultural Society for the district exhibits' competitions at the Royal Shows is at present on view in the window of the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Greed of Some Brown People

The Sun · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 6

What on earth does Japan want? Won't sh[?] be content unless she gets the lot--stones, mud, enb[?]ges, and everything? It has been noted that the kid of the human…

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"Parramatta Hundred." To-day's Sculling Carnival. Sight on the River. the Racing. Champion Unplaced

The Sun · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 7

The weather never broke brighter for an aquatic function than it did to-day for the Parramatta Hundred sculling carnival, held on tho Parramatta River…

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The Show and "Holy Week." to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 7

Sir,—Your correspondents who favour the closing of the show on what they cull. "Holy Week" have failed to indicate how the individual or community could morally benefit…

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The Soil. the Guernsey Importation. Good Breeding Selection. Few Pine Show Animals

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 16

A look over the recently-arrived importation of 22 head of Guernsey cattle reveals that New South Wales, already comparatively strong in the breed, is a groat gainer by the enterprise…

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Cycling. League Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 March 1911 · page 12

The League of Wheelmen riders are to be catered for to-morrow evening at the Sports Ground, when a night carnival is to be held. The events are a half-mile and mile handicaps,…

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