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Shows & fairs, 1895

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 102

Industrial Exhibition at Granville

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 10

On Wednesday evening, an Industrial, mechanical, technical, and fine arts exhibition was opened in connection with the Granville School of Arts. Owing to the unfavourable…

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Penrith Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 6

Mr. E. K. Waldron submitted to public competition on Friday afternoon the various rights connected with the Penrith Show to be held here on Thursday 21st and Friday…

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Alstonlille Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 5

LISMORE, Friday.--The Alstonville show was field yesterday and to-day, and considering the weather it was fairly successful. The attendance to- day showed a…

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A Great Show

Evening News · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 6

Passing down George-street one is struck by the splendid display of summer serges and tweeds shown by E. T. Walsh, Merchant Tailor, 418 George-street, near The Strand…

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Exhibition of Australian Cattle in England

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 266

Last week we published a paragraph to the effect that the Minister for Mines had communicated with the Agent-General in London as to the desirability of securing a public exhibition at…

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This Year's Metropolitan Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 267

The schedule of prizes for the next show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is now ready, and should have immediate attention from intending exhibitors. Entries will close…

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Alstonville Show. List of Exhibits

Evening News · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 5

LISMORE, February 9.-Although, the weather was very unfavorable, the Alston-ville Agricultural Show was held on Thursday and Friday, and was well…

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The "Waverley" Fair. Living riCTURES From Scott's Novels. in Aid of the Poor Clares

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 16

THE Catholics of Waverley, and the generous non-Catholics co-operating with them on behalf of the Poor Clares' convent and schools, have struck a new vein in the field of gold-raising. Recognizing…

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Stage Song and Show. "The Sportsman" at the Lyceum. Revival of "The Union Jack." Miss Henrietta Watson--A Letter from London--Sighing for the Sunny South--A Concert Season for Sydney--"The House That Jack Built "--Third Edition--The Tivoli--Water Pantomime at the Circus

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 3

That there was wisdom in the decision of the Lyceum Theatre managements to extend the run of "Sowing the Wind" has been shown by the attendance of large audiences…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.s.w

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 February 1895 · page 7

The prize-list of the above society for their annual show, to be held from April 10 to 16, has been issued, and particular attention is directed to the following special prizes, which…

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Vanity Fair

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1895 · page 3

Vanity Fair Discourseth of Things Various—And People Pleasant—The "Cameo Brooch" Period—A Few Melbourne Items-Some New Zealand Notes…

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The Bicycle Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 February 1895 · page 6

The programme put before the public by the League of Wheelmen of New South Wales is one of the most attractive ever issued in Australia, as the prizes offered make it worth…

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Give Us a Show

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1895 · page 2

Lyceum Theatre „ "Sowing the Wind" Theatre Royal The Span of Life " Her Majors "house that Jack Built." Tivoil, Harry richards' minstral and…

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ALSTONVILLE A. AND H. Society's Show. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1895 · page 5

The Alstonville Agricultural and Horticultural Society's show on Thursday and Friday was favoured with fine weather. There was only a small attendance on the first day, and about 1000 persons on the…

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Waverley Novel Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1895 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph, Evening News

There was a large attendance at this fair on Saturday night, and the lady stallholders took ready advantage of this fact to do business. The popularity of the fair does not appear to be…

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" Waverley Novel" Fair

The Australian Star · Monday 11 February 1895 · page 8

A large number of persons visited the "Waverley Novel" fair at the Paddington Town Hall on Saturday night, and business was again brisk. The unique departure…

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A Great Show

Evening News · Monday 11 February 1895 · page 6

Passing down George-street one is struck by the splendid display of summer serges and tweeds shown by E. T. Walsh, Merchant Tailor, 418 George-street, near The Strand…

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Stage, Song and Show. The Tivoli Crowded. " The Span of Life." "Sowing" the Wind" -- "The House That Jack Built" -- Woodloch's Circus--School of Arts Entertainment

The Australian Star · Monday 11 February 1895 · page 3

Crammed in every part was the Tivoli on Saturday night, when a bright variety entertainment flowed on joyously for nearly three hours without a dull moment. At 8…

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