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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1892

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Coast Exhibitions. Dapto Show. WOLLONGONG

The Australian Star · Friday 15 January 1892 · page 5

Dapto show yesterday was much more largely attended than on the opening day. The weather was all that could be desired. Everything passed off satisfactorily. The…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 120
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

The annual general meeting of members of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held on Tuesday afternoon at Tattersall's-buildings, Hunter-street. In the absence of the president (Mr…

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Chicago Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 10
Also in The Australian Star

A meeting of the members of the Chicago Exhibition Commission was held yesterday afternoon at the offices of the Colonial Secretary's Department. The chair was…

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Chicago Exhibition Commission

Evening News · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 7

A meeting of the New South Wales Commission, for the Chicago Exhibition was held at the Colonial Secretary's Office on Friday, under the presidency of Mr. W. M'Millan. A report was…

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The Chicago Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 130

The country canvassers appointed at a recent meeting of the New South Wales Commission in connection with the Chicago Exhibition, with the consent of the president, started on their…

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Meetings. Chicago Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 7

A meeting of the New South Wales Commission of the World's Columbian Exposition was held at the Colonial Secretary's Department yesterday. There were present—Mr. W. M'Millan, M.L.A., president…

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Late Agriculture. The Dapto Agricultural Show. Wollongong

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 154

The Dapto show began to-day. The weather was showery in the forenoon. The attendance was small. The show of cattle, it is considered, has never been surpassed on the South Coast. As usual; J. Lindsay,…

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The Dapto Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 10

The attendance at the Dapto show on Thursday numbered between 700 and 800. The chief hackney prize was won by E. H. Weston's Warrior. Local-bred hacknoys: W. Moles. Best all-round harness…

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Lady Dufferin's Experiences. Among the Americans. a Political Curiosity. A Speaker Who was Tarred and Feathered--Dancing with Dowagers--The Reporter and the Lady-- An Offer Declined--A Fair American's Domestic Worries

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 8

IN her recent book on Canada the Countess of Dufferin says that among the guests at Government House was a Mr. So-and-So, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber in one…

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Stage, Song and Show. Pantomime Prospering. "The Pirates of "Penzance." "Uncles and Aunts"--The Mystery of a Hansom Cab--A Delicate Discovery--Revivals--General Gossip--Miss Stringham's Benefit

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 3

Pantomime in two places still rules the roost, and outside the houses where this class of entertainment is offered biz has not been of a surprisingly big order. The…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 18 January 1892 · page 3

People never tire of a good thing, and the patronage bestowed on the popular Alhambra Music Hall is such that it goes a long way to show what good things are provided down…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 January 1892 · page 7

At the Criterion Theatre last night "The Pirates of Penzance" was revived by Mr. Williamson's Juvenile Opera Co. before a large audience. When the work was done…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 8

The forthcoming people's concerts, commencing next Saturday night at the Centennial Hall, promise to be of a most interesting character. English ballads,…

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A Novel Theatrical Show Chinese Plays in Melbourne. (From the Age.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 3

The Chinese colony in Melbourne enjoy the gratification of having presented to them during the holiday season a series of plays written by their own people and acted by professional actors and actresses, some…

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The Chicago Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. --An influential deputation, consisting of members of the Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Manufacturers, Woolbrokers' Association, Central…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 7

The quarterly meeting of the general committee of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held to-day. A design for a grandstand on the showground capable of seating. 250, with provision for…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 7

The final performance of " The Pirates of Penzance" was given at the Criterion Theatre last night, with Miss Lily Stephens in the character of…

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Albion Park Show. Wollongong

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 4

Albion Park show opened yesterday under most favorable auspices, the weather being delightfully fine. The attendance was good. The display of stock was very numerous and…

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