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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1891

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Stage, Song, and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 January 1891 · page 7

Perry's popular variety company, which has been in existence for the last eight years, gave another of their pleasing entertainment at the Temperance Hall last night…

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The Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1891 · page 6

Sir,--I have only just now noticed the letter signed "Inquirer" in your issue of the 23rd inst. and hasten to make a brief ad interim reply, reserving a more complete answer until…

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Th[?] Lame Mining Exhibition. Banq[?]et to the N.S.W. Commissioners

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 January 1891 · page 3

MR. [?]ILLIAM KNOX, secretary of the Broke[?] Hill Proprietary Company (Ltd.), gave a dinner it the Hot 1 Metropole, London very recently, with a view to meet…

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Bourke Show

The Australian Star · Friday 2 January 1891 · page 6

BOURKE, Friday.-- The local show is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 17 and 18 next…

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Stage, Song, and Show

The Australian Star · Friday 2 January 1891 · page 8

Edison's wonderful phonograph is again being exhibited in Sydney after a most successful tour through the country districts. This time it is on exhibition at 362…

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Bourke Show

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 6

BOURKE, Friday.--The local show is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 17 and 18 next…

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A Good Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 4

At the Temperance Hall, Penrith, a company is appearing at present that are attracting large houses and doing first-class business. The entertainment provided is a varied one. Professor Mason delivers…

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A Successful School Show

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 10

THE breaking up at St Francis' schools, Paddington, conducted by the Sisters of Charity, was made the occasion of an original and most interesting entertainment. The manner in which the little…

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Our Irish Punch and Judy Show

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 23

The Hon. D—O'C—(loq.): 'Rootitooti-tooti-whiroo!' (Appears suddenly at the top of a red post box). 'Just cast the eye of yez over this illigant bhox I've provided…

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Our Irish Punch and Judy Show

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 21

The Hon. D—O'C—(loq.): 'Rootitooti-tooti-whiroo!' (Appears suddenly at if the top of a red post box). 'Just cast the eye of yez over this illigant bhox I've provided…

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The Shakesperian Festival. a Brilliant Show at St. Benedict's

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 15

LOOKING about for a means of getting rid of the ugly debt of £7000 which hangs like a cloud over the handsome school buildings, the priests of St. Benedict's hit upon the idea of holding a Shake…

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Stage, Song, and Show. a Cheerful Christmas. The Takings of Toole. John L.'s Programme--" Arrah-NaPogue "--Riggs and Rignold-- "Moths" at the Garrick --"The Middleman" --The Week's Worry

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 January 1891 · page 3

In the face of the recent severe industrial upheaval it is remarkable that from a theatrical manager's point of view this Christmas has proved as successful as any…

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Stage, Song, and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 7

There was a large and appreciative audience at the School of Arts on Saturday night, when a rather excellent programme was presented by Messrs. Tracey and…

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Gympie Gold Yield. a Fair Average. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 6

The gold yield at Gyrnpie last year was 76,500oz. from 101,000 tons of stone…

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Banquet to M'lean. Projected Sculling Carnival on the Richmond. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.] Ballina

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1891 · page 5

John M'Lean, the champion sculler, wat banqueted on Friday at South Woodburn, There was a large representative gathering from all parts of the district. Mr. Gollan, J.P. (chairman), and many other speakers…

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Exhibition in Tasmania

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1891 · page 4

LONDON, January 5.—Sir E. N. C. Braddon, Agent-General for Tasmania, has arranged a strong committee in London to promote the proposed exhibition at Launceston…

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The Launceston Exhibition. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1891 · page 5

Sir Edward N. C. Braddon, K.C.M.G., Agent-General for Tasmania, has arranged a strong London committee in support of the Launceston Exhibition…

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"Pendragon" on Fighting. He Roasts Slavin aud M'Auliffe. Does It Bead Like a Fair Deal

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1891 · page 6

"Some of my friends who are deeply interested in boxing, and who certainly understand all there is to understand about its arts and mysteries, tell me it is absolutely necessary I…

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"Pendragon" on Fighting. He Roasts Slavin and M'Auliffe. Does It Read Like a Fair Deal

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1891 · page 6

"Some of my friends who are deeply interested in boxing, and who certainly understand all there is to understand about its arts and mysteries, tell me it is absolutely necessary I…

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Was It Fair? Assaults and Counter Assaults

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 January 1891 · page 5

JOHN TOLLASON, a fruiterer, carrying on business at No. 2 Erskine-street, was trying to earn an honest penny by attending to his business last night, when two cabbies…

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