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Shows & fairs, 1891

1,773 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 89

The Juvenile in Dustrial Exhibition

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 7

THE Juvenile Industrial Exhibition still continues to attract a large number of visitors. A considerable amount of interest was shown in the calesthenic competition…

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National Juvenile Industrial Exhibition. Officiai, AWARDS.—No. IV

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 6

Jury's report:— Although the exhibits ID Class [?]are few in number they are extremely good, [?]peclaily the drawings of working details of locomotive. The architectural drawings are deserving of commendation, showing careful work. We…

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Paris Exposition. International and Colonial Exhibition. London, April 7

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 5

It is proposed to hold a great International and Colonial Exhibition in Paris in 1892…

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At the Industrial Exhibition. the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Workers

Evening News · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 2

The National Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, now open in the Exhibition, Building, Prince Alfred Park, presents a striking and practical, illustration of the great education and care that…

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A Colonial Exhibition in Paris. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, April 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 5

An International Colonial Exhibition will be held in Paris during 1892…

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Berrigan Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 5

The Berrigan Agrioultural and Horticultural Society's first annual show was well attended. The wheat was the chief feature of the exhibition. The first prize was awarded to Atkinson, whose exhibit scaled 67[?]b, to the…

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Footlight Flashes. the Holiday Audiences. Bland Holt's "Golden Ladder." George Rignold in "My Jack." The "Schoolmistress." Return of Mr. and Mrs. Brough. "Bridge O'Brien"—J. F. Sheridan Popular as Ever—The Alhambra Show—Sunday Amusements—Odd Notes from Everywhere

Referee · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 7

During the Easter holidays the various places of amusement were all well patronised, and they all second to come in for a fair share of the public favor. Managers…

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Footlight Flashes. the Holiday Audiences. Bland Holt's "Golden Ladder." George Rignold Ik "My Jack." The "Schoolmistress." Return of Mr. and Mrs. Brough. "Bridget O'Brien"—J. F. Sheridan Popular as Ever—The Alhambra Show—Sunday Amusements—Odd Notes from Everywhere

Referee · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 7

During the Easter holidays the various places of amusement were all well patronised, and they all seemed to come in for a fair share of the public favor. Managers…

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East Sydney Election. Pulsford Played Out. The Wild East Sydney Show. He Tries to Read a Speech. The Chairman Had Neuralgia. The Meeting Couldn't Stand It-Puls-ford Talks to tho Reporters-- And gives it up in Despair Offers to Answer Questions -- Posers Put Aside--He Supports Parkes, but Nobody Supports Pulsford

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 3

MR. PULSPORD is no longer in receipt of £400 a year from the Free-trade Association, and now yearns for a seat in Parliament (salary £300 a year and perqs.). He…

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Olarenoe Pastoral and Agricultural Society. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 7

At a meeting of the executive committee of the Clarence P. and A Society, held yesterday, a letter was read from the member for Grafton, stating that he had invited Lord Jersey to open the show at Grafton on the…

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The Juvenile Industrial Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 3

As the National Juvenile Exhibition will close on Saturday night there are now only two more competitions in music and elocution Last night the number of competitors was small,…

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Colonial Exhibition in Paris

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--The French authorities propose to hold an International Colonial Exhibition in Paris in 1892…

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Bathurst Show

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 3

BATHURST, Wednesday.—The annual exhibition of the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural, and Pastoral Association opened to-day, and promises to be very successful. The exhibits are…

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National Juvenile Industrial Exhibition. Further Awards

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 3

Jury's report:—Although the exhibits in Class XX are few in number they are extremely good, especially the drawings of working details of locomotive. The architectural drawings are deserving…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 3

On Tuesday evening last the Minerva Dramatic Society gave a farewell in the form of a theatrical performance and a plain and fancy dress ball to Mrs. L. D. Hoge,…

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Juvenile Industrial Exhibition. Technical College Exhibits. Official Awards

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 3

THE jury appointed to report on the works contributed by the students attending the technical classes of the Department of Public Instruction speak in the highest…

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Bathurst Show. The Opening Day. BATHURST

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 5

The 29th show in connection with the Bathurst Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Association was opened yesterday under most favorable auspices. The weather…

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National Juvenile Industrial Exhibition. Official Awards V. the Technical College Exhibits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 8

The jury appointed to report on the works contributed by the students attending the technical classes of the Department of Public instruction, speak in the highest terms of the high average excellence of the collection, which in several…

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Bathurst Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1891 · page 8

Bathurst is one of the few districts which have suc ces fully gone through what may be termod the show fever.Since W.G.Thompson accepted the position of hon.secretary, about 10 years ago,the Agricultural…

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The Juvenile Industrial Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1891 · page 3

When the awards betokening a standard of proficiency in the exercise of musical and elocutionary talents are made public, it is anticipated that very few of the competitors at the…

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