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Shows & fairs, 1892

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Central Cumberland Agricultural Show

Evening News · Friday 18 March 1892 · page 2

The Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural Association's annual exhibition was opened yesterday on the old Parramatta show ground by Mr. Frank…

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Taralga Show. Speeches by Messrs. Rose and Holborow, M.'sL.A, TARALGA

The Australian Star · Friday 18 March 1892 · page 7

Taralga annual show was continued on Thursday. Rain fell heavily at intervals. On Wednesday night the farmers' dinner was held at Tynan's…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 16

THE closing of entries on the 23rd inst. for the many events in the schedule of prizes warn us that we are fane approaching the annual exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society, which Mr…

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C. A. and H. Association. Annual Show

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

OFFICE- [?]:—Patron, His Excellency the Governor; President, Mr. George M‘Credie (Mayor of Prospect and Sherwood); Vice Presidents, Messrs. John Booth, T. F…

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Chapter Xi. "Drink Fair."

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 33

Potter had carried such effects as he had with him to the Black Bull, and at that decent hostelry he took up his residence for the time being. He told his story to…

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Braidwood Show

Evening News · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 7

BRAIDWOOD, Friday.—The show was continued yesterday. The weather improved during the afternoon, and the attendance was, consequently, larger than that of the previous day, about 500…

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Central Cumberland Show

Evening News · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 6

PARRAMATA, Friday.—The events in connecnection with the second day of this show were postponed from to-day until Saturday fortnight, on account of the inclemency of the weather,…

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Parramatta Show. Parramatta

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

The show closed at noon to-day in consequence of the continued downpour. The jumping and other contests will be resumed to-morrow fortnight…

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Luddenham Agricultural Society. the Event of the Season. Damp Weather and Muddy Roads. Visitors From All Parts. First Day

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

The morning of the much-talked-of Luddenham Show did not dawu bright and prosperous as those over which the magnetic quill of the reporter delights to…

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The Parramatta Show. Parramatta

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

The annual show, held under the auspices of the C.C.A. and H. Association, was opened yesterday on the grounds in the Park Domain by Mr…

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St. Marys. From Our Own Correspondent, Luddenham Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 6

The above show took place on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and was in every way a decided success. Quite a number of visitors from St. Marys were there and seemed to enjoy themselves immensely,…

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Stage, Song and Show. Opera at the Garrick. Approaching Benefits. "New Men and Old Acres"--"Caste"--Trifles Light as Air--How Effect is Spoiled--"Life's Rough Road"--Miscellany

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 3

Considering everything, and there's a heap of meaning conveyed in that last word, audiences at the various theatres have been larger during the week than might…

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Aquatic Carnival at Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 March 1892 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon an aquatic carnival was held at the now baths, to celebrate their opening. The carnival was under the patronage of the Mayor and aldermen, and, although the weather was very…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 21 March 1892 · page 3

The revival of Tom Taylor's and A. W. Dubourg's very excellent comedy, "New Men and Old Acres," must be regarded as one of the most successful and important in…

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The Chicago Exhibition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 3

THE work of preparation for the representation of this colony at the Chicago Exhibition is going on steadily. The exhibition commission is busy making the necessary…

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Royal Agricultural Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 6

MR. FRED. WEBSTER, the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, announces that entries for the different events of the coming annual show close to-morrow…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 7

The second concert of the "Popular Ballad " series was given in the Centennial Hall last night to a moderate attendance. In consequence of the very bad state…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 3

On Saturday last several local gentlemen, assisted by some ladies from Sydney, gave a highly interesting dramatic entertainment in aid of the Katoomba public school picnic…

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The Agricultural Show. The Closing of Dairies

Referee · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 3

Entries for the annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales close to-day(Wednesday) with the secretary, Mr. F. Webster, Tattersall's Chainbers,…

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The Agricultural Show. The Closing of Entries

Referee · Wednesday 23 March 1892 · page 3

Entries for the annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South. Wales close to-day (Wednesday) with the secretary, Mr. F. Webster, Tattersall's Chambers,…

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