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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1892

1,939 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 97

The Alstonville Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 7

A CORRESPONDENT writes:--On Wednesday and Thursday large crowds of people wended their way to the Alstonville Showground, where the third annual show was…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 7

As some adverse comments have appeared in a contemporary in which the MUSICAL TIMES is cited as unfavorably noticing the performances of M. Wiegand, the city…

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The Tasmanian Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 5

LAUNCESTON, "Wednesday.—The following are the latest exhibition awards:. Henry Teares and Company, second prize for cheap furniture; M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, Melbourne, first prize for theatre chairs; the Colonial Architect,…

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Annual Agricultural Show

Referee · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 5

The approaching annual exhibition of the Metropolitan Agricultural Society is heralded by the usual schedule of prizes printed in neat book form. The annual carnival of the…

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Annual Agricultural Show

Referee · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 5

The approaching annual exhibition of the Metropolitan Agricultural Society is horalded by the usual schedule of prizes printed in neat book form. The annual carnival of the…

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Australian Wines at the Tasmanian Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 11

It is satisfactory to note that the highest individual prizetaker at the Tesmanian Exhibition is a New South Wales grower, Mr. H. J. Lindeman, of Cawarra, having taken the following prizes:—…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 3

The favorable impression which was created by the initial performance of "Ernani" by the Italian Opera Company on Saturday night has been deeply emphasised…

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Bourke Annual Show. Boorke

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 7

At a meeting of the association held last evening it was decided to hold the annual show on May 25 and 26 next, which is anticipated will be the best exhibition yet…

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The World's Fair. Rumoured Imperial Visit. London, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 7

It is asserted that the German Emperor, William II., intends to visit Chicago during the Exhibition which will be opened there next year…

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The Tasmanian Exhibition. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 7

Among the latest exhibition awards are the following:—Henry Teares and Co., second prize, for cheap furniture; M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, Melbourne, first prize, for theatre chairs; the…

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Amateur Athletics. Coming Championships. Meeting of the Council. Annual General Meeting of the Darlinghurst Harriers. The Late Carnival in New Zealand—Athletics In Manly—Notes and News from the Other Colonies

Referee · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 3

I have a very heavy budget of news this week, but owing to hte great pressure on our space I cannot go so fully into affairs as I would wish. Before dealing with past and…

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Amateur Athletics. Coming Championships. Meeting of the Council. Annual General Meeting of the Darlinghurst Harriers. The Late Carnival in New Zealand Athletics in Manly Notes and News from the Other Colonies

Referee · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 3

I have a very heavy budget of news this week, but owing to the great pressure on our space I cannot go so fully into affairs as I would wish. Before dealing with past and…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1892 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held to-day. Mr. G. M. Thompson occupied the chair. The resignation of Mr. C. H. Dight was accepted with an expression of…

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Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1892 · page 5

MORUYA, Wednesday. -- The Moruya Agricultural Society's 20th annual show opened to-day. The weather was favorable, and there were about 800 present. Most of the exhibits in the horse sections…

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New Zealand. the Chicago Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1892 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday. -- The Government have not yet appointed the Chicago Exhibition Commission, owing to demands being made by the local committees that the…

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The Moruya Agricultural Show [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) Moruya

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1892 · page 7

The twentieth annnal show of the Moruya Agricultural and Pastoral Society was opened here to-day. The weather was fine, but warm, the sun shining brightly for a time, then clouding. The attendance…

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The Home, the Farm, and The Orchard. Royal Agricultural Society’s Easter Show

The Weekly Advance · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 6

The following circular has been issued by the Department of Agriculture:— For the benefit of exhibitors in all…

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C. A. and H. Association. Council Meeting

The Weekly Advance · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 5

A meeting of the Council at the Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held at the Secretary’s Office, George –street Parramatta [?]…

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Nowra Show. a Successful Exhibition. The Jumping Contests. NOWRA

The Australian Star · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 5

The high jumping contests at yesterday's show were splendid exhibitions. The horse Cardigan, which did so well in Melbourne, cleared 5ft. 9in., with a good 6in. to spare…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Society [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Nowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 7

The eighteenth annual exhibition of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society was opened to-day under most favourable auspices. The judging in all classes was commenced at 10 a.m, and was concluded at 1.30…

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