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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1894

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 2

A social gathering of a remarkably enjoyable character was hold at Quong Tart's rooms last' night by the Cambrian Society of New South Wales. The president of the…

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The San Francisco Midwinter Fair. An International Athletic Carnival. Invitation to Australian Amateurs

Referee · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

By the Alameda, which arrived in Sydney on Monday, comes an invitation to Australian amato[?] athletic champions. Mr. W.W. Naughton's letter, which speaks for itself, is…

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National H. and P. Show

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

The first great show of the National Horticultural and Pomological Society will be held on Friday, March 21 and the following day, under the patronage of the Governor, the Admiral, the…

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Incendiary Fire at Chicago. an Art Exhibition Destroyed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday, 1 p.m.--From New York it is reported that Casin's Liberal Arts Exhibition and its contents, at Chicago, were destroyed by fire last night. The…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 8

The Dapte Agricultural Show was opened to-day The weather was very threatening, consequently the attendance was small. There was a good show of stock in good condition. A large gathering is…

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Chicago Exhibition Awards

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 2

The exhibits of New South Wales, Dr. Renwick states, have wan about 700 awards. Letters have been received by Mr. Cumming asking for compete sets of New South…

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Queensland National Association's Show. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 5

The first summer show of the Queensland National Association was opened by the Governor to-day. The attendance was not very large. The exhibits consisted principally of fruit, flowers,…

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Dapto Igricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Woolongon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 6

There was [?]rge attendance at the Dapto show to-day. The [?]ather was splendid. The following are the additonl awards:- Buggu horse peed, set on and general appearance:…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Friday 12 January 1894 · page 3

To-morrownfternoon there will be matinee performances at two theatres in town. At the Lyceum Theatre the pantomime of "Beauty and the Beast" will be presented…

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The Chicago Fair. the Canadian and New South Wales Exhibits

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1894 · page 6

The Toronto Empire of November 18, 1893, in an article dealing with the exhibits of Canada and New South Wales at the World's Fair, says:--"It has been generally…

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Nepean District Agricultural Society

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday afternoon. Present:— Messrs. Cadden, Benand, Lethbridge, Blaikie,…

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Charity Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 6

A grand carnival in aid of the distressed poor of the district was opened last evening (Friday); in the L'Avenue Park, Newtown. There was a good attendance. The grounds were illuminated…

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Carnival at Newtown

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 3

"A grand carnival" was held in L'Avenue Park, King-street, Newtown, last night in aid of the distressed poor of the borough. The programme was a thoroughly good one,…

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Vanity Fair the Style in Veils

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 3

The newest veiling has a large open mesh the corners of which are fastened by double solid dots in square shape. They are edged with valenciennes about half an inch wide…

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The Agricultural Show

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 5

The schedule of prizes to be offered by the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. at the Metropolitan Show to be opened on March 21 has been issued…

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A Charity "Carnival" at Newtown

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 3

The needs of distressed people in Newtown some time ago suggested to the Mayoress (Mrs. Rigg) the idea that the ladies of the municipality might…

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Labor Settlements. Mr. Copelanl's Views. Pitt Town Wants More Money. Settlers' Initial Difficulties-Not Yet Had a Fair Trial

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 6

No more labor settlements will be established for the present. The Minister for Lands (Mr. Copeland) answered a deputation which waited upon him to-day to this…

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Stage, Song and Show. "A Grip Op Iron." Revival of "Maritana." The Pantomimes--The Tivollans--Miscellaneous Matters

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 3

Severe as has been the drain on the public pocket during Christmas time theatrical managers have not, in the majority of cases, had any reason to complain as yet of the too…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1894 · page 5

THE council of this society have, during the past week, decided to have the electric light laid on their ground, so that it will be possible to have the forthcoming show open…

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Charity Carnival at Newtown

Truth · Sunday 14 January 1894 · page 5

A charity carnival, under the supervision of the ladies of Newtown, with the Mayoress (Mrs. Rigg) at their head, was opened on Friday evening at L'Avenue Park Newtown…

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