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Shows & fairs, 1895

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 102

Bathurst Flower Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 47

In Machattie Park, Bathurst, on Wednesday, March 6, a flower show was held under the auspices of a committee representing the borough council. There…

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A Magnificent Show

Evening News · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 4

See where the crowds are daily rushing, Ladies with their sweethearts lead the way. Steam from out the trams is madly gushing, Passengers alighting ev'ry day…

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Castle Hill and District A. and H. Association The Drink Question Decision in favor of it

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 6

THE adjourned meeting of the Council of the above association was held at Bayloy's store, Castle Hill, on Monday night Present Mr. J. W. Foster…

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The R.A.S. Show

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 4

The following are the approximate entries for the Royal Agricultural Society’s Show, to be held at Sydney, April 10th to 16th, 1896 :— Tattersall’s Plate 29, High Jump 16, Water…

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Bombala Show Accident. Inquest on Hammond

Evening News · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 5

BOMBALA, Saturday. — The inquest on the body of the young man Walter Hammond, who was killed during a horse-jumping contest at the local show on…

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Fair, the Millionaire. a Took Tyrone Lad S Great Fortune

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 7

Ex-Senater James Gr. Fair died suddenly at his residence Lick House, San Francisco, Cal., worth about eight million pounds sterling, which he left in, equal shares to his three children. Colonel Fair…

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Stage, Song and Show a Mark of Sorrow. Theatres Closed Last Night. To-night's Performances-Change at the Tivoli

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 11

As a mark of respect to the memory of our late Governor the managers of the city theatres arranged to close their houses last night. Upon the doors of…

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Castle Hill. C.H. Agricultural and Horticultural Association. Council Meeting. a Vote in Favour of a Publican’s Booth at the Show

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 3

On Monday evening the Council of the Castle Hill Agricultural end Horticultural Association met at Bayly’s store, Castle Hill, to deal with a number of matters m connection…

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The Monster Cycling Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 March 1895 · page 7

After the enterprise shown by the leading spirits of the League, it is gratifying to notice how everything now points to a tremendous success at the race meeting on March 30 and April 6. All our own…

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The Coming Show

Truth · Sunday 17 March 1895 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society's Annual Show to be held at Moore Park, April 10th to 16th, promises to be a huge success. Every class of exhibit will be well represented, the…

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Vanity Fair. "No scandal about Queen Elizabeth, I hope?"

Truth · Sunday 17 March 1895 · page 2

The sad occasion which has robbed the colony of the Governor, who has filled only a short time of the term of his office, is one of universal sympathy and universal regret…

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Walcha Show

Evening News · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 5

WALCHA, Saturday.—The Walcha show was opened by the Hon. A. J. Gould, Minister for Justice. The Ministerial party was met outside the town by…

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British Politics. FAIR V. Free Trade

Evening News · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 5

LONDON, March 16.—In the House of Commons last night a motion introduced by Mr. C. E. Howard Vincent, member for Sheffield, in favor of the…

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Cycling Carnival. The Intercolonial Meeting

The Australian Star · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 6

The League of Wheelmen will hold a monster cycling carnival on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, March 30, and the following Saturday, April 6. The…

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Walcha Show. List of Prizewinners

Evening News · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 3

WALCHA, Monday.—The annual show of the Walcha Agricultural Society, which was opened during the week by the Minister for Justice, Mr. A. J. Gould, was…

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The Inverell Show. Third Day

Evening News · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 5

INVERELL, Saturday.—The Inverell show, which was concluded to-day, was the most successful ever held here. About 1000 persons were present…

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INVERELL P. AND A. Show. a Successful Exhibition. The Work of the Judges. A Great Local Success--Description of the Display. INVERELL

The Australian Star · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 7

The 19th annual show of the inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened in the show ground on Thursday last. The weather was beautifully fine, the sun…

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Stage, Song and Show "The Masqueraders." "The Fatal Card." Mr. Larry Dooloy at the Tivoll-- Other Entertainments

The Australian Star · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 3

"The Masqueraders" was repeated at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday evening, when a large audience gave a cordial reception to Mr. Henry A. Jones's play. It is…

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The Wheelmen's Carnival Training on the Association Ground

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 March 1895 · page 5

The Association Ground now presents a lively spectacle each afternoon. Training for the carnival of the League of Wheelmen is being actively carried on, and at times…

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Stage, Song and Show. North Sydney Orchestral Concert

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 March 1895 · page 3

The North Sydney Orchestral Society and Choral Union announces their initial performance, Haydn's " Creation," for this (Tuesday) night, March 19, in which a…

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