Telegrams. New South Wales. Sydney, Sunday. the Australian Fair
"THE Australian Fair, held in aid of the building fund of St. Mary's Cathedral, concluded last night. It is understood that over £10,000 has been realised…
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Shows & fairs, 1897
183 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 10
The Fire Brigades Carnival. a Fine Scene in Hunter-street
THE firemon practically began their carnival on Saturday eight by a brilliant torchlight procession from Cottage Bridge to Watt-street, and thence along Hunter-street again…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victoria Theatre. Queen's Reign Carnival
THE Queen's reign carnival at the theatre, organised by Messrs. Hall and Simon in aid of the local charities, attracted a large audience last evening, when an excellent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cycling in Sydney. The League's Carnival. Green Wins the Mile. Sydney
THE carnival arranged by the League of Wheelmen was commenced in Sydney to-day under anything but favourable auspices. The weather was wet, and in consequence…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Scene at a Baby Show
For three days dozing this week a baby show has been conducted at the Oddfellows' Tersple, in Castlereagh-street, Sydney, where fully 100 babies were exhibited by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycling in Sydney. The League's Carnival. Payne Wins the Scratch Race
Between 7000 and 8000 persons paid for admission to witness the concluding day's racing in connection with the N.S.W. League's Jubilee Carnival in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland District. H.R.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION
A SPECIAL meeting of members of the, H.R.A. and H. Association was held at the Town Hall, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon. Mr. R Scobie, vice president,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Poultry. the Poultry Club Show
THE first annual show of the Poultry Club of New South Wales, which opened on Wednesday, and closes today, have achieved a great success. It rarely falls to the lot of…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Wickham P.M. Church. a Bazaar and Fancy Fair
A BAZAAR of useful and fancy articles, arranged by the ladies of Wickham and Hamilton in aid of the Wickham Primitive Methodist Church, was opened in the hall…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Sheep Show. The Colony's Flocks. Sydney
THE annual sheep show of the Sheepbreeders' Association was officially opened by the Governor to-day. In addition to the exhibits of valuable merino sheep there are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Maitland District. H.R.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION
THE quarterly meeting of the committee of H.R.A. and H. Association was held at the Town Hall, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon Mr. R. Scobie, vice-president,…
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The sub-committee elected to prepare a schedule of prizes for the flower show, proposed to be held in connection with the West Maitland School of Arts, met yesterday…
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THE more dog shows and canine societies and clubs in Australia, the merrier say we (the Australian Fancier), and in furtherance of the contention quote the following from a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Preparing Ducks for Show
Mr. E. Cobb, F.L.S., contributed an interesting article on this subject to the "Feathered World." Referring to general management, he says:—"No show specimens…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Our Poultry Department. the Melbourne Show
THE recently-formed Indian Game Club (Vic) will offer the following special prizes at the Melbourne Show, to be held August 11 to 14, viz., two guineas for the best cock or…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →H.r.a. and H. Association
A special meeting of the general committee of the H. R. A. and H. Association was held at the Town Hall, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon, with the object of receiving to the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wallsend. Fancy Fair
The annual fair in connection with St. Luke's English Church Sunday-school will be held in the Wallsend School of Arts on Thursday and…
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THE fancy fair in the English Church School-room, Metcalfe-street, Wallsend, in aid of the building fund, was formally opened yesterday by Mrs. Ireland, of…
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A meeting of the committee charged with, the preparation of the schedule for the flower show to be held in connection with the West Maitland School of Arts took place yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wickham. Industrial Exhibition
Secretary Ridgeway, with the committee of ladies and gentlemen at his back, are working with energy in their combined efforts to make the coming exhibition a…
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