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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1891

1,773 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 89

Late Agriculture. Kempsey Show. KEMPSEY

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 468

This morning was fine and cool for the show. The steamer Electra arrived at the wharf at 10 o'clock, being only 24 hours from Sydney. At the opening of the show, Mr. Hogan, the judge of the grain section,…

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The Moruya A. and P. Society Show

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 5

MORUYA, Saturday, -- The Moruya A. and P. Society's show was concluded on Thursday. The attendance the first day was not so numerous as at some previous exhibitions;…

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HORTICULTURAL. Notes from the Flower and Fruit Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 477

The visitors to the above show were most agreeably surprised at its excellence, and the beauty and number of the exhibits of flowers and plants. The dahlias were splendid and most numerous, and many of those…

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At the Horticultural Society's Fruit and Flower Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 1

Last week we published a report of the opening on the 18th instant of the Horticultural Society's Fruit and Flower Show; and in our horticultural columns this week will be found some further…

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The Macleay Show. The Banquet Speeches. KEMPSEY

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 2

The weather yesterday for the second day of the show was cloudy, with a cool breeze blowing. The attendance must have numbered fully 3000. Several important items…

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The Hospital Fruit Show. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 1

SIR,—In your issue of the 14th Inst, a letter appears above the name of W. Stieme, in reply to which i will thank you to grant me a little space: I certainly would not take notice of…

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Fruit Prizes at the Sydney Show. Heavy Scoring for Pennant Hills

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 6

IN the following list of fruit prizes won at the Sydney Show, it will be seen that Central Cumberland was worthily represented. Mr. W. H. Allen, of Pennant Hills, won the…

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Agricultural Shows. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) the Milton Show. Milton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 10

The second day's show passed off successfully. The judging was not complete until late in the evening. 1000 people were on the ground. There were not as many judges present as was anticipated, owing to the…

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Stage, Song, and Show. the Garrick Season. "Master and Man" at the Royal. The Criterion-- Her Majesty's-- Sundry Shows

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 3

Daring the week houses at the various places of amusement have been excellent and managers have had no cause for grumbling, notwithstanding the counter…

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Macleay Show Takings

The Australian Star · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 6

KEMPSEY, Monday.-- The takings at the gates during the three days of the show amounted to £327. The membership also showed a large increase over the previous…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 3

Those who are of the opinion that there is absolutely nothing new under the sun will find further evidence is support of that statement, so far…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 8

The usual bumper house greeted last night's change of programme at the Alhambra, and once more the management of this cozy little hall has to be…

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The Agricultural Society

Referee · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 3

Entries were received up to Monday by Mr. F. Webster for the Agricultural Society's exhibition, which opens on the 25th and closes on the 31st of this month, but notice is…

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The Agricultural Society

Referee · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 3

Entries were received up to Monday by Mr. E. Webster for the Agricultural Society's exhibition, which opens on the 25th and closes on the 31st of this month, but notice is…

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The Agricultural Society's Dog Show. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 4

Sir,—For the past eight years I have taken notice of the gradual falling-off of exhibits at the society's dog shows, both in number and the quality of the animals shown, and I venture to offer my opinion (as a breeder…

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The Mining Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 4

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.--It has been decided by Government that New Zealand shall not be represented at the Mining Exhibition to be opened shortly in London…

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COUNTRY. Albion Park Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 2

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--The Albion Park A. and H. Society has just hold its annual meeting. From treasurer's statement it appears that the society's overdraft…

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"Pendragon" at Work. He Hits From Behind. Is It English Fair Play

Referee · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 6

Here's his effusion:—" If from dukes we can get to dogs without shaking the earth to its foundation we may be allowed to drop from dogs to fighting men, and nobody need feel…

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"Pendragon" at Work. He Hits From Behind. Is It Enough Fair Play

Referee · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 6

Here's his effusion:—"If from dukes we can get to dogs without shaking the earth to its foundation we may be allowed to drop from dogs to fighting men, and nobody need feel…

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Camden Agricultural Society. (From Our Special Reporter.) Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 March 1891 · page 8

The sixth annual show of the Camdon Agricultural Society was opened to-day with fine dry but very warm weather. The special train which left Sydney at 9 a.m. was not more than half filled, but picked up many…

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