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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1893

1,677 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 84

Wollongong Agricultural Show. (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1893 · page 2

Splendid weather prevailed for the second day of the show. The attendance numbered between 4000 and 5000. The principal awards were:—Springcart horse: G. Griffin, 1: F. Che[?]ey, 2. Buggy horse:…

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The Censure Motion. Parkes Tries His Hand. Another Bid for Office. "Fair and Considerate Support !"

The Australian Star · Friday 3 February 1893 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night the House having resolved itself into Committee of Ways and Means the debate on the financial policy of the Government was…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 14

KIAMA, January 26.—The annual show in connection with the Kiama Agricultural Association was opened yesterday afternoon by Mr. G. W. Fuller, M.L.A. The weather was cloudy, but…

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Central Cumberland A. and H.

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 14

The Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural Association opened their annual exhibition on Anniversary Day, in the Parramatta Agricultural Show Ground. The weather was all…

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The Chicago Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 11

A meeting of the New South Wales Commission for the Chicago World's Fair was held at the Colonial Secretary's Office yesterday afternoon, Mr. John F. Burns…

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Meetings. Chicago Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the New South Wales Commission for the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, was held yesterday afternoon at the Colonial Secretary's office. Mr. J. F. Burns,…

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Gosford Agricultural Show

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 5

GOSFORD Saturday.—The fifth annual show of the Gosford and Brisbane Water Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened yesterday in the new building by Mr. H. R. Cox, president of the…

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The Gosford Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 11

GOSFORD, Friday.--The fifth annual show of the Gosford and Brisbane Water A. and H. Society was opened to-day in the new building by Mr. H. R. Cox. president of the…

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"Up Went the Show."

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 6

At the Water Police Court to-day George Mulholland, a pugilist, was charged before Captain Fisher, S.M., with maliciously injuring a door, a pedestal, an ornament and…

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The Chicago Exhibition New South Wales Exhibits

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 4

London, February 3.—The New South Wales exhibits brought by the R.M.S. Mariposa are arriving in Chicago, Dr. Arthur Renwick, the Executive…

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Gosford Agricultural Show. Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 10

The fifth annual show of the Gosford and Brisbane Water Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened to-day in the new building by Mr. H. R. Cox, president of the society, the Hon. T. M…

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Melbourne Baby Show. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 6

A female infant, 7 months old, has been entered for the baby show. It was born at Collingwood, and has a tail, which is now 3in. long, but otherwise it is in a normal…

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Central Cumberland A. and H. Association. Sixth Annual Show. Third Day Saturday. Exciting Jumping Contests. "Good-bye" Wins the Big Peize A Protest Against Mr. T. Pye. Serious Allegations. Searching Inquiry A to be made

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 3

The weather on Saturday last was all that could be desired for the show, though in the afternoon the sun's rays came down with such concentrated intensity that every little shady…

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London Wool Items. Opening of the January Sales. Good Attendance, Fair Competition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 42

Our latest London mail advices are to December 22, from which we learn that the year closes without stocks, all available supplies having been practically cleared out. Of the markets during the week ending…

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The Chicago World's Fair. Arrival of New South Wales Exhibits. London. Feb. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 9

The New South Wales exhibits shipped by the R.M.S. Mariposa for the Chicago World's Fair are arriving in Chicago. Dr. Arthur Renwick, the Executive…

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THE Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers' Advocate. Parramatta, Saturday, February 4. the Central Cumberland Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 4

Now is the most opportune, time for the numbers of the Central Cumberland Agricultural and Herticultural Association to consider and weigh well the lessons which should…

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Stage, Song and Show. the Lyceum Pantomime Season. "The Times" at the Criterion. The Variety Shows--Hudson's Surprise Party--Rickards Tivoll Company

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 11

Note if you please that pantomime at the Lyceum will cease for ten months or so on the night of Friday, February. 17, which, with to-day's matinee, gives about…

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Alstonville Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 5

LISMORE, Friday.--Tho Alstonville annual show was held on Wednesday and Thursday. Tho show was considerably affected by the rain, the attendance being very small each…

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Gosford Agricultural Show. Gosford

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

The Gosford and Brisbane Water Agricultural Show was continued to-day. The weather was splendid, and there was a very large attendance The Gosford Brass Band was in attendance. A…

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Stage, Song and Show. "The Times" at the Criterion

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

From Shakespeare to comedy well up to date--so changed the entertainment at the Criterion Theatre On Saturday night, when, before a crowded audience, Mr. Pinero's…

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