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Shows & fairs, 1892

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Nowra Agricultural Show

Evening News · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 6

Nowra, Thursday.—The Nowra Agricultural Society's show was opened this morning. The day is clear and bright and the town is crowded. There are some splendid cattle exhibits…

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Nowra Show. Nowra

The Australian Star · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 6

The Nowra Show was opened this morning, and promises to be a great success. There are over 3000 exhibits of a considerably higher average standard than usual…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 8

BEFORE a large and very enthusiastic audience " Lucia" was repeated at the Theatre Royal last night. 'The high opinion formed of the representation upon a first…

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MARULAN A.P. AND H. Society. Marulan

The Australian Star · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 6

The Marulan A. P. and B. Society held its annual meeting yesterday evening. It was de[?]ded to have one day's show on April 12…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 6

The Moruya show was continued to-day under very favourable circumstances. The sun was warm, but the weather was beautifully fine. The crowd was one of the largest ever seen on the show ground…

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

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 20 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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Central Cumberland A. and H. Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 6

The Council of the Central Cumberland A. and H. Association, met on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. John Booth, vice-president, in the chair, and…

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C.C.A. and H. Association

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 42

The council of the Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural Association held a meeting on February 11, at which Mr. Frank Weston presided. Messrs. Gibbons, S…

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C.G. A. and H. Association. Council Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held at the Secretary’s Office, George-street, Parramatta, on…

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A "Dickens" Fair

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 14

A NEW idea has been hit upon by the friends of the Good Samaritan Sisters of St. Bede's Convent, Newtown. A bazaar is to be held, and it is in the name the novelty comes in. "The Dickens Fair"…

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Australian Wines at Tasmanian Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 400

The success achieved by the old established house of Lindeman at the Tasmanian Exhibition shows very plainly what great results care and skill can accomplish with the vines of New South Wales…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 11

If judgment may be formed by results up to date, and indications of future prosperity, the success of the Italian Opera Company during their stay in this city is assured…

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Moruya Show. Moruya

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 435

The twentieth annual 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 tune, then clouding. The attendance…

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R.A. Society's Easter Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 40

At the easter show of the Royal Agricultural Society, to be held on April 13 and 19 next, inclusive, there will be additional inducements offered in the shape of substantial national prizes. The…

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Fancy Fair and Sale of Work. an Immense Success

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 8

The fancy fair and sale of work which commenced in the Temperance Hall on Tuesday last may be looked upon as successful from every point of view, Great…

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National Prizes at the Metropolitan Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 399

FOR the benefit of exhibitors in all parts of the colony it may be mentioned that at the Easter show of the Royal Agricultural Society to be held , from the 13th to the 19th April next, inclusive,…

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The Late Juvenile Exhibition. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 7

Sir,--As Eastertide is fast approaching it is as well to bring to light the excellent management of some of the committee of the late Juvenile Industrial Exhibition held in…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 9

Over 3000 persons attended the show to-day. The weather was beautifully fine. The trial of miscellaneous horses occupied a considerable time, and the judging was not concluded till 7 o'clock. The…

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The Chicago Exhibition Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1892 · page 4

In connection with the representation of New South Wales at the Chicago Exhibition a meeting of the committee of manufacturers was held on Friday. Certain…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1892 · page 3

The Italian Opera Company presented [?] Trovatore" at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening before an audience that overtaxed the seating accommodation of the…

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