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Shows & fairs, 1893

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

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 2

The Council of the Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural Association met on Monday evening last at the Assembly Hall George-street, Parramatta. Mr. G. McCredic…

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Intercolonial Exhibition

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 2

Under the presidency of the Hon. Sir George Verdon, K.C.M.G., &c., associated with a very influential committee, an inter- colonial exhibition of wines, fruit, grain and…

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Not a Fair Deal

Evening News · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 4

"This is your little sister, Tommy," said his father, showing him the baby. "You will love her dearly, will you not?" "Y—yes, of course," replied Tommy, inspecting…

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Manning River Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 42

The 14th annual show of the Manning River A. and H. Association was held at the show ground, Taree, on February 9 and 10. The weather was all that could be desired and the…

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The Berry Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 330

We of the city have at all times during the last nine years looked forward to a good show at Berry. There was a pleasing air of rusticity about the place—a rural roughness which was a…

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The Forthcoming Metropolitan Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 331

The Royal Agricultural Society's (N. S. W.) Autumn Exhibition is to be opened on Wednesday, March 29, and will remain open until Tuesday, April 4, the time covering the Easter holidays. The…

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Meeting of Unemployed in the Exhibition Building

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 7

A meeting of unemployed workmen was held in the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, last night. There, was a large attendance. The speakers were seated on lorries in the centre of the…

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The Unemployed. Meeting at the Exhibition Building

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 11

A mass meeting of the unemployed of the city and suburbs was held last evening at the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, for the purpose of receiving…

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Ireland at the World's Fair. the Irish Village

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 5

At a meeting of the Irish Industries Association, held on Jan. 6, Mr. Peter White, honsecretary, read a most interesting report of his recent visit to Chicago, and of the progress of…

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The Late Show. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 8

SIR,—I trust you will grant me space to draw attention through the medium of your columns, to the peculiar manner in which a certain…

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The Unemployed. Meeting in the Exhibition Building. Foe and Against the Government

Evening News · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 5

A meeting of the unemployed of Sydney was held in the Exhibition Building last evening to receive the report of the deputation appointed to wait on the Premier, the leader of the Opposition,…

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Stage, Song and Show. the Flood Fund Benefit. "Miss Esmeralda" at the Lyceum. "Hoodman Blind" at Her Majesty's. The Criterion Programme -- New Talent for the Alhambra -- The Theatre Royal--The Tivoli Company at the Garrick-- London Summary--The Faust Family at the Opera House--New Attractions at the Vaudeville

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 3

Everybody will be glad to know that there is comforting prospect of a flood fund benefit on Wednesday afternoon that shall establish a record, both for its artistic…

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Luddenham Show Postponed. Penrith

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1893 · page 6

Luddenham show, which was to have been held on Tuesday and Wednesday, has been postponed till further notice owing to inclement weather…

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Stage, Song and Show. "Hoodman Blind" at Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1893 · page 7

Under such killing conditions as the Weather on Saturday night, a small house and an absence of enthusiasm would have been no matter for wonder, and if the…

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The World's Fair. Exhibits from New South Wales Mr. Thomas Pugh in San Francisco

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1893 · page 2

Thomas Pugh, assistant general superintendent of the New South Wales Government exhibit at the World's Fair, has arrived from Sydney on the steamer…

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MURRUMBIDGEE P. AND A. ASSOCIATION. The Summer Show Abandoned. Wagga Wagga

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1893 · page 6

At a recent meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association committee it was decided by a few votes that the summer show proposed to be held in…

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The Murrumbidgee Show. Abandoned on Account of the Drought. Wagga Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 February 1893 · page 6

Owing to the continued excessively dry weather, only half an inch of rain having fallen here during nearly three months, the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association committee, at a meeting…

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Luddenham Show Postponed. Penrith

The Australian Star · Tuesday 21 February 1893 · page 6

Luddenham show, which was to have been held on Tuesday and Wednesday, has been postponed till further notice owing to inclement weather…

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Stage, Song and Show. "Miss Esmeralda" at the Lyceum

The Australian Star · Tuesday 21 February 1893 · page 8

A season of that class of entertainment known as Gaiety burlesque was commenced at the Lyceum Theatre last night in the presence of an audience that occupied the entire…

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MURRUMBIDGEE P. AND A. ASSOCIATION. The Summer Show Abandoned. Wagga Wagga

The Australian Star · Tuesday 21 February 1893 · page 6

At a recent meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association committee it was decided by a few votes that the summer show proposed to be held in…

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