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Shows & fairs, 1911

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Rowing. Inter-state Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 16

Since writing on the progress of our representatives, and the advent of the Easter holidays, which has given the coach, Mr. W. J. Middleton, an excellent opportunity of…

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All Fair in Love and Wagering

Globe · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 5

For cool cheek the following instance related by a writer in the "New Zealand Weekly 'Press' takes a lot of beating; "Though bookmakers are supposed to have been killed by law, there…

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The Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 9
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

The entries in the dog section at the show at the Agricultural Society's ground numbered about 430. Many of the best dogs in the State were benched. Some of the entrants in the…

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Sydney Royal Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 13

For five days the Sydney Royal Show, which opened at Moore Park on Tuesday, April 11, and will brought to a close to-day, April 19, was favored by most brilliant weather, during which…

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The 1911 Royal Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 18

By the time this issue of the "Town and Country Journal" is in the hands of readers the great exhibition at Moore Park will to all intents and purposes have concluded,…

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At the Royal Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 11

MRS. J. W. CLARKE'S CHAMPION BULLDOG, LORD TOM NODDY. MR. HARRY F. CARLING'S CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN-BRED COLLIE, ROSL YN ROYAL…

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Bowls. the Interstate Carnival Victorians Win Again

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 2

After the downpour of Monday, the bright sunshine of yesterday was welcomed by every bowler. Three or four days like Monday meant a great upsetting of arrangements. Rain may…

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Exhibits at the Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 38

THE fine exhibition made by Messrs. T. J. Hoskins and and Son in the vehicle pavilion, illustrated in this issue, was one of the best displays ever seen at the Royal. The exhibit comprised light and heavy business vehicles, together…

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Sunshine Again. Busy Day at the Show Ground. Sales of Show Horses

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 12

"Just the weather we wanted yesterday," said more than one of those interested in the records the Show of 1911 is putting up. So it was and, moreover, just the weather wanted yesterday…

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Show Exhibits. Alston Patent Steel Windmills

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 28

Year after year Mr. Alston exhibits steel windmills at the Easter Show, and each time impresses many thousands of exhibitors with the sterling value of these useful machines,…

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Business Exhibits at the Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 33

THIS firm had again an exceedingly fine exhibit at their stand, and made a good selection of the many appliances they handle, a portion of which were working. Experts were engaged giving demonstrations each day. Shire engineers were…

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Business Exhibits at the Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 34

WATER tube steam boilers have made the name of this house famous throughout the world, and the works, Renfrew, Scotland, have of necessity been one of the chief centres of interest in that great country of engineers. But Messrs…

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Business Exhibits at the Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 30

DISPLAY BY THE CLYDE ENGINEERING WORKS. MOFFAT-VIRTUE'S COLLECTION OF IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY…

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Business Exhibits at the Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 28

THE building erected by Petrite, Limited, opposite the Globe, is certainly the most…

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The Royal Show: Dalgety & Co. Ltd

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 26

A HIGH-CLASS EXHIBIT OF MACHINERY BY DALGETY AND CO., LTD. EXHIBIT BY THE "WOLSELEY" SHEEP-SHEARING MACHINES BY DALGETY AND CO…

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Thrilling Equestrian Spot at the Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 36

THE high jumping unquestionably takes best with the crowd…

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The Royal Show : Sydney's Great Easter Festival

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 32

GENERAL VIEW OF THE ROYAL SHOW GROUND, MOORE PARK, ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN 83,000 PEOPLE WERE PRESENT. PLUCKY WILLIE, Clydesdale Stallion (heavy), 4yrs and over—Champion. MELBA (CLAUDE ELLIOTT), WINNER OF THE DUDLEY HIGH JUMP, CLEARING 6FT 4IN…

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In the Motor Section at the Royal Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1911 · page 29

CARRATT'S. LIMITED, has a good show in Palace-street, although rather…

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