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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1891

1,773 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 89

The Taree Show. Increased Entries. TAREE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 6

Upwards of 1800 entries wore received for the show, tho opening of which takes place to-morrow. The number is larger, by 200 than on any previous occasion. Messrs…

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Cumberland Fruit Show. Opening Day. PARRAMATTA

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 6

The third annual fruit show, inaugurated by the proprietors of the Cumberland ARCUS, was opened in the Town Hall this afternoon by Mr. Farnell,…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 3

The forthcoming show, which will be held during Faster week, bids fair to excel all previous exhibitions, judging by the many entries that have recently been made and…

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Fruit Show

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 2

The annual fruit show, inaugurated by Messrs.Little and Co.,in aid of the Parramatta District Hospital was held in the town hall on Monday, the opening ceremony being performed by Mr…

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The Cumberland Fruit Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 9

The above show, inaugurated by Messrs. Little and Co., was openedata the Parramotta Town Hall yester day afternoon, by Mr. F. Farnell, M.L.A., in the absence of the Minister for Agriculture, who, in…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 7

This evening the Philharmonic Society will, with a full chorus, considerately increased orchestra, and first-class principals, produce Sir Arthur Sullivan's cantata, "The…

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Fruit Show at Parramatta

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 7

The best show of fruit seen in the Parramatta district in the opinion of good judges was that opened in the Parramatta Town-hall yesterday in aid of the Parramatta District…

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The Hospital Fruit Show

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 2

THE annual fruit show, inaugurated by Messrs. little and Co., Parramatta. in aid of the Parramatta District Hospital, was opened yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon by Mr. F. Farnell,…

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Union v. Free Labor in Chicago. the Exhibition Buildings

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 4

LONDON, February 10.—It is announced that the labor unions of Chicago have resolved upon stopping the erection of the buildings for the World's Fair and…

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Labour Troubles in Chicago. the Exhibition Works to Be Stopped. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Feb. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 7

The labour unions of Chicago threaten to stop the erection of the buildings for the Exhibition if free workmen are employed…

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Footlight Flashes. A. Successful Season. Mr. Cariwright and Miss Nether-sole— Grattan Riggs. "The Irish Detective"—"dick Whittington." Maggie Moore's Arrah. "Comrades"—"The Jilt"—Harry Rickards Returns—The Montague-Turner Company—Carver's Wild West Show—Sundry Amusements—At The Alhambra—Odd Notes

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 7

Success has attended the opening of the Garrick Theatre , aud much of this has been due to the company playing there. Mr. Cartwright and Miss Olga Nethersole have…

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Pedestrianism. the Tide Turns Of Joe Price's Bad Luck. He Wins Botany, And a Handy Stake, by a Dandy Long Sprint. Popular Win— In One of the Best Races Botany Ever Saw— A Grand Day— Jim Hogan Clears the Course— Of Guys and Hard-checked Ones— And Does the [?] Show— Though He is Favorite—And Fills Third Place— A Pro-posed Big 'Un—£300 For An Carrington Novice Race — Joe Creed Cracks Up— English and American Notes — Hutchens'

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 3

Molong Roberts can run 275yds, and don't you forget it. Entries for the Marrickville treble close this evening…

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Berry Show

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 2
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BERRY, Wednesday.—The eight annual exhibition of the Beery Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened to-day by Mr. John Hay, J.P., of Coolangatta, who apologised for the delay in…

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Manning River Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 7

TAREE, Wednesday.--Manning River agricultural show opened to-day. Heavy rain fall at intervals, making the ground very sloppy. There was only a small attendance,…

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Castle Hill Agricultural Show

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 6

At the request of the Castle Hill Agricultural Society the members for Central Cumberland waited upon his Excellency the Governor yesterday, to ask him. to open, the society's show…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 7

It becomes again our very gratifying duty to record a success in connection with the work of the Philharmonic Society, whose latest effort -- the production of Sir Arthur…

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Manning River Show. Opening Day. TAREE

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 6

The Twelfth 'Annual Exhibition in connection with the Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was opened this afternoon by Mr. J…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Friday 13 February 1891 · page 7

An entertainment will be given on this evening at St. George's Hall, Newtown, by the Government Printing Office Musical and Dramatic Society on behalf of the widow and…

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Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1891 · page 7

A meeting of the council of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held yesterday at the rooms, Tattersall's-chambers, Hunter-street. Mr. F. M'Donald presided. There were also present—Messrs…

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