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Shows & fairs, 1911

3,800 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 190

Off to Picture Show. After Serious Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 9

Shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday, George Gordon, farmer, of "Hillside," Trangie, accompanied by his wife, was trying to board a tram in George–street, at the corner of King–street…

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Athletics. Y.m.c.a. Easter Carnival. Team for Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 12

The following team will represent the Sydney Y.M.C.A. at the Easter tournaments to be held in Hobart 10th to 20th of this month:—Messrs. E. A. Kriis, J. E. Corey, P. Dibble, E. Gillies, A. Todhunter,…

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The Fair Booming. All Nations at Town-hall. Record Gathering on

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 11

A record attendance for Sydney Town-hall was established on Saturday, when about 11,000 persons passed through the main door to spend a trifle at the All Nations' Fair…

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The Bible's Story. Representative Old Issues. Permanent Exhibition. Suggestion for the Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 8

The old Bibles now on view at the rooms of the British and Foreign Bible Society have attracted many visitors, and a wish that the col[?]ction could be retained as a permanent…

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Stage Song and Show "The Woman the Case." Sundry Shows and Picture Programmes

The Sun · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 3

"Standing room only" was the order of the night during last week at the Criterion Theatre, where "The Woman in the Case" is being powerfully presented by the newly…

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In Society and OUT Of IT Resuming a Beach--Mrs. Nielsen and Her Scissors--Visitors From Melbourne--An Amateur Hospital Nurse--Dressing for the Motor--A Forthcoming Exhibition

The Sun · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 4

"The Battle for the Beaches," which has been waged all along the "Wahringah Shire coastline from Freshwater to Barrcnjoey, has resulted so far in several good wins for…

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Wyalong Exhibition

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 7

We are advised by Mr. Thos. A. Smith, secretary of the Wyalong District P., A., H. and I. Association that his committee have decided on September 27 and 28 as…

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Skating Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 6

At the fancy and evening dress carnival held at the Olympia Skatting Rink, Parramatta-road, Annandale, on Monday night, over a hundred couples, attired to costumes ranging from an…

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Exhibition of Pictures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 11

An interesting exhibition to all lovers of art in general, and Australian art in particular, is afforded in the collection of pictures by Mr. Percy F. S. Spence, at present on view at the rooms of Messrs…

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Exhibition of Old Bibles

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 12

In response to requests, the committee of the Bible Society have decided to allow the exhibition of old Bibles to continue in their board room for this week and next. It is expected that many visitors from the…

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Warren Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 7

Mr. C. B. Egan. secretary of the Warren Pastoral and Agricultural Association, advises us that his committee have altered their show dates from May 24 and 25 to…

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Trangie Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 7

We are informed by the secretary of the Trangie Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association, Mr. J. E. Reynolds, that his committee have set down July 12…

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The Easter Show. Great Carnival Open. Record Display of High-class Stock. Judging Day

Evening News · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 8

Once more the vast grounds of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, at Moore Park, [?] with the actually of the society's great annual exhibition. For a…

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Peak Hill Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 7

Mr. Arthur Yeo, secretary of the Peak Hill Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, informs us that his committee intend holding their annual show on…

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All Nations' Fair. Over £500 Taken Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 11

The All Nations' Fair, which is drawing great crowds to the Town Hall, will close on Wednesday night. The promoters of the festival hope to raise £5000 to build and equip…

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Still Doing Well. All Nations' Fair Records

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 10

There was a busy time at the Town-hall yesterday afternoon and evening, the takings approximating £500. So far a splendid average is being maintained, pointing to the probabilities…

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The Great Sydney Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 4

It's going to be a "bumper" show this year! On that point all are certain. So far as entries are concerned, all previous records are easily eclipsed…

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Royal Show Wine Awards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 10

Judging in the wine section of the Royal Show was continued on Saturdays. The judges were Professor B[?]unno (light wines) and Mr. Robert Caldwell (sweet wines). The judges…

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Opening of the Show

The Sun · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 1

From to-day, and for a week or more to come, Moore Park is to he the capital of New South Wales. For to-day the great Show City, that…

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"Their Money's Worth." at the All Nations' Fair

The Sun · Tuesday 11 April 1911 · page 10

The crowds that have visited the All Nations' Fair at the Town Hall have admittedly had their money's worth. Quito 5000 people were unable to gain admission last…

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