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Shows & fairs, 1894

1,659 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 83

The North Shore Club's Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 3

The first carnival of the North Shore Swimming Club took place on Saturday afternoon at the floating baths, lavender Bay. Although the weather was unsettled in the morning…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 3

The jubilee representation of "Charley's Aunt" at the Criterion Theatre was witnessed last night by a fairly large audience with the usual indications of supreme…

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Dog Section of the Lithgow Agricultural Show

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 6

There were 80 classes provided for, and a very fair number of entries indeed for a show of its dimensions. The first on the list were spaniel dogs, first honors being secured by Mr…

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In the Levant. Troubles and Scenes of Travel. Turkish Slavery Turkey, Asia Minor and Palestine--The Ruins of Greece--In the Holy Land-- A Great Show Ground. II

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 5

Continuing the conversation respecting his recent travels through Europe, Asia and Africa, Mr. J. J. Foster gave some interesting details of life and travel…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

The equestrian events in connection with the forthcoming show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, to be held on March 21 and following days, are attracting no little…

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Ulladulla Show

Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

MILTON, Thursday.— The Ulladulla Agricultural Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, was as great success. Fine weather prevailed, There was a large attendance, and good entries in…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 8

The stress which Messrs. Thornton and Arnold have very naturally laid upon the longevity of "Charley's Aunt" in this city has provoked friendly retort from other…

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Chicago Exhibition. Award for Leather Work

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 6

Among the exhibitors at the World's Fair, Chicago, who have been granted awards is Miss Ottmann, of Government House, Sydney. Miss Ottmann was awarded…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 8

A concert in connection with the Globe branch of tile Sydney City Mission was given on Wednesday night in the Bay-street Mission Hall, under the presidency of Mr…

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Agricultural Show. Kangaroo Valley

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

KANGAROO VALLEY, Thursday.--The ninth annual show of the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural Society was held to-day, but the rain interfered with the attendance, which,…

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Gosford A. and H. Show

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 10

Through the courtesy of Mr. James Purser, we are in receipt of some particulars of his recent trip to Gosford, the incidents of the interesting journey including glimpees of…

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Nepean District Agricultural Society's Second Show. Large Number of Entries

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 6

Everyone interested in the Nepean Show cannot fail to be pleased with the large number of entries that have been received for the second annual Show of the district…

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The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 379

The council meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society was well attended on Tuesday afternoon, in view of the approaching exhibition. There were present—Mr. F. Harvey, in the chair; Messrs. F. A…

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Vanity Fair GOWNS

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 10

Among the new design in handsome gowns, was a golden-brown cloth which had a full front of soft, crinkly white crape. There was also a rover of white satin, which…

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The Tasmanian Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 44

The Tasmanian International Exhibition, to be opened in the Queen's Domain, Hobart, on November 15 next, will be under the immediate patronage of the Government of Tasmania,…

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Fancy Fair at Wollongong

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 14

THE committee of the fancy fair which was opened by his Lordship Dr, Higgins, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney, in the local Town Hall (written our Wollongong Correspondent), held a…

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Fancy Fair at Wagga Wagga

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 15

FROM Wagga Wagga we learn that it ban been decided to hold " A Fair and Sale of Goods" in St. Joseph's Hall during the week of the annual show in September. It is not necessary to add…

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The Metropolitan Exhibition of 1894

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 371

Entries for the annual metropolitan exhibition on Moore Park, which will be held by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, will close on the 24th instant. The bustle has set in,…

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The Agricultural Show

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 5

Special attention of intending exhibitors at the approaching Easter show of the Royal Agricultural Society is called to the fact that the general entries in all sections…

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The National Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 6

The first great annual show of the National Horticultural and Pomological Society will be held in the Centennial Town Hall, Sydney, next Friday and…

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