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Shows & fairs, 1894

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Agricultural Society's Show

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1894 · page 5

In connection with the Easter show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, to open on March 21, two donations, each of fire guineas, have just been received from Mr. Philip…

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Camden A. and H. Society

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1894 · page 4

CAMDEN, Tuesday.—At a special committee meeting of the local A. and H. Society yesterday it was decided to hold the next show on March 14 and 15, and that the prize schedule remain as…

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The Agricultural Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 January 1894 · page 5

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society has received from Mr. Philip Charley, of Belmont Park, Richmond, a donation of £10 10s, to be offered…

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Agricultural Society's Show

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 5

In connection with the Easter show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, to open on March 21, two donations, each of five guineas, have just been received from Mr. Philip…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show. Jumping and Trotting layouts

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 5

Owners of good hacks, jumpers, hunters, clever pon[?] and trotters are always interested in the Easter show of the Agricultural Society, which is held at the Moore…

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Birmigham Show. (Concluded.)

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 6

Dalmatians, judged by Mr. Hartley, found Mr. Paley's well-made and distinetly-spotted Black Prince at the head of affairs in the limit class, Mr. Newby Wilson's Champion…

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The Kennel. the Birmingham Show Concluded. A. Victorian's Views of the N.S.W. Kennel Club. Whelplngs, and General Notes

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 6

I have been favored with the following from a s[?] fancier in Sydney, with a request for its in[?] in this issue:—"Sir—I am glad to notice as a result of the election of officers…

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Among the Boxers. Corbett & Mitchell. Their Chances Sized Up. a Big. International Battle. Harry Laing and His Record. Melbourne Boxing News. Mr. Virg[?] Writes. Australian Gym[?] Club—A Good Start. Next Saturday's Show—Referees and Their Duties—Stray News and Notes. General Gossip—Latest Melbourne News. &c

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 6

There is a letter here for Ned Ryan, and a telegram and parcel for Harry Laing. Jim Quigley is training hard for his contest with the big Ballarat heavy-weight,…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 8

There was only a small attendance at yesterday afternoon's organ recital, although the programme was of an interesting character. M. Wiegand's own "Romance…

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Kiama Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 6

KIAMA, Thursday.--The annual exhibition of the Kiama Agricultural Association was officially opened by Mr. G. W. Fuller, M.P. Mr. A. Campbell, M.P., Mr. Campbell (of…

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Swimming. the North Sydney Aquatic Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 6

The prizes won by the competitors in the various swimming races at the carnival held last Saturday at Messrs. Higgins and Cavill's Lavender Bay bath, were presented at Northam's Hotel on Wednesday…

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Belgian International Exhibition, 1894. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 2

Sir,—the following will serve to show our trading relations with Belgium. I think the figures warrant a greater extension of trade with that country; this would probably be influenced by our colony being…

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Our Swimmers. the N.Z. CARNIVAL. Details of the Contests. How the Contestants competed-- Time and Distances-- The Leading Events

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 5

Following is a description of how the four New Zealand swimming championships were won by the Sydney contingent. The races took place in the Calliopo Dock, and on the…

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Agricultural Society's Exhibition

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 6

The prize schedule of the Royal Agricultural Society for their great annual exhibition in Moore Park, from March 21 to 27, reminds us that Easter is approaching,…

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Agricultural Society's Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 41

In connection with the Easter show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, to open on March 21, two donations, each of fire guineas, have just been received from Mr. Philip…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 20

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales held its annual meeting in Tattersalls Chambers, Hunter-street, on the 17th instant, Mr. F. A. Wright, M.L. A., presiding…

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Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 164

The annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held at Tattersall's-chambers, Hunter-street, last week. Mr. F. A. Wright, M.L.A., occupied the chair,…

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Mining Exhibition at Santiago

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 4

In September next a mining and metallurgical exhibition will be opened at Santiago, the capital of Chili, by order of the Government and under the management of a board…

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Nepean Show

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 3

The second annual exhibition in connection with the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society will be held at the show grounds, Penrith, on…

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Kiama Animal Show

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 3

KIAMA, Friday.— The chief prizewinners at the annual show of the Kiama Agricultural Association, which was opened yesterday, were as follow:—Blood horses: A; Taylor, P. Wright,…

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