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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1894

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Stage, Song and Show. "Lights O' London." "Dandy Lick" at the Lyceum. F[?]s's Circus--" Deadwood Dick The Tivoli Theatre

The Australian Star · Monday 9 April 1894 · page 3

The third and last revival of the present season took place at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday evening, when Mr. Pincro's delightful comedy "Dandy Dick" was…

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Banquet to Dr. Renwick. Some Interesting Figures About the World's Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 April 1894 · page 6

Last evening a public banquet, given by the citizens of Sydney to the Hon. Dr. Renwick, M.L.C., the Executive Commissioner for New South Wales at the World's Columbian Exhibition at Chicago,…

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Banquet to Dr. Renwick. Results of the Chicago Exhibition. Phenomenal Attendances and Receipts

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 April 1894 · page 6

A citizens' banquet was given in the Town-hall last night to Dr. Renwick, M.L.C., the executive commissioner for New South Wales at the Chicago Exhibition. The Mayor (Sir…

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Banquet to Dr. Renwick. the Chicago Commissioner. Speech by the Premier. Some Interesting Figures Concerning the World's Fair--Cost of Exhibitions

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 April 1894 · page 2

The Hon. Dr. Arthur Renwick, M.L.C., Executive Commissioner for New South Wales at the Chicago Exhibition, was entertained at a public banquet by the…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 April 1894 · page 3

A successful and very enjoyable concert was given last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, Balmain, in aid of the College of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception, East…

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Swimming. the Police Carnival-- an at Tractive Programme

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 April 1894 · page 8

One of the best swimming carnivals of the season will take place in the Natatorium on Saturday afternoon next, under the auspices of the New South Wales Police Swimming…

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The World's Fair. Mr. Martin's Expenses

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 8

Sir George. Dibbs stated, in the Assembly last night, in reply to Mr. Gormly, that £700 was paid to Mr. Martin, M.L.A., to meet travelling and other expenses as special…

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Walcha Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 6

WALCHA, Tuesday.--The show has been a pronounced success, the feats and display of horsemanship being unequalled in the colony. Eighteen ladies rode into the ring…

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Manly Horticultural Show

Evening News · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 5

The second exhibition in connection with the Manly Horticultural Society will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Manly, tomorrow and Saturday. The show will be opened at 3 o'clock in the…

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Bathurst Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 6

BATHURST, Wednesday.--The show was opened to-day under most favorable auspices. The exhibits are very numerous and of superior description. There was a large…

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Bathurst Agricultural Show. First Dat

Evening News · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 4

BATHURST, Thursday.—The thirty second exhibition of, the Bathurat Agricultural, Horticultural, and Pastoral Society was opened yesterday under most favorable circumstances, there being…

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Stage, Song and Show. Concert at the Town Ball

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 3

To everyone having at heart the cause of kindliness and charity it will be a matter of sincere gratification that the concert given in the Town Hall last night in…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 6

To-day was favoured with splendid weather for the thirty-second exhibition of the A. H. and P. Society, which was opened in the presence of about 5000 persons. The ground was in beautiful order,…

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The Premier at Bathurst. Public Reception. Presented With an Address. Opening of the Show-- A Decided Success-- The Official Ceremony. BATHURST

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 April 1894 · page 5

Sir George Dibbs, Premier, and the Hon. F. B. Suttor, Minister for Public Instruction, arrived this morning, and a public reception was held at the Town Hall at 10…

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Federation Fair

The Australian Star · Friday 13 April 1894 · page 2

The Federation Fair at present being held at St. James's School Hall, Pyrmont Bridge-road, continues to draw large crowds, and although the opening took…

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The Bathurst Show

Evening News · Friday 13 April 1894 · page 2

BATHURST, Friday. The Premier (Sir George Dibbs) and the Hon. F. B. Suttor (Minister for Public Instruction) arrived here yesterday, accompanied by several members of Parliament. The…

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The Premier at Bathurst. Opening the Exhibition. The Show Banquet. Speech by Sir George Dibbs. BATHURST

The Australian Star · Friday 13 April 1894 · page 6

The formal opening of the show was performed by Sir George Dibbs at 12 o'clock. He was introduced by the president, Mr. W. H. Sutter, M.L.C. At 1 o'clock a…

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The Show. (From Our Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 April 1894 · page 6

The attendance at the show to-day numbered about 15,000. Trains from east and west came in crowded, about 2000 visitors arriving last night and this morning. All the buildings were crowded…

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The Jerger Gold-saving Machine. Bathurst Show Test

The Australian Star · Friday 13 April 1894 · page 5

The challenge which was recently accepted for a test between Jerger's gold-saving machine and Ball's machine took place on the Bathurst Showground yesterday in the…

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Stage Song and Show. a Remarkable Play. "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray."

The Australian Star · Friday 13 April 1894 · page 8

The play to which Mr. Pinero has affectionately alluded as his "pet child," and which he regards as the crowning achievement of his career, is the one which, thanks…

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