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Shows & fairs, 1895

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Intercolonial Sailing Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 6

As the day approaches for the first event of the Intercolonial championships, the public interest is growing more intense, and It is generally anticipated that the largest crowd…

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Aquatics. Intercolonial Aquatics Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 6

A meeting to make further arrangements in connection with the above was held at Jacobson's Hotel on Tuesday evening. Mr. F. J. Donovan presided. The various officials were appointed as follows:—…

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Swimming. Carnival at Parramatta

Evening News · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 2

A swimming carnival was held at Parramatta last night under the auspices of the local swimming club. Despite the bad weather there was a good attendance, and the racing…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 3

Woodloch's great circus made a successful opening last night, when, despite unfavorable weather and strung up-town attractions, there was a crowded…

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Albion Park Show. Second Day

Evening News · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 5

Albion Park, January 17. -Fine weather favored the second day of the Albion Park Agricultural and Horticultual Show, There was a big attendance,…

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Swimming Carnival at Parramatta. 200 Yards' Amateur Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 6

A swimming carnival was held last night in the Parramatta Baths, under the auspices of the Parramatta Swimming Club, There was a good attendance. The results were as follows:-…

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Albion Park Show. A. Visit From the Premier

Evening News · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 7

The annual show of the Albion Park Agricultural Society was opened yester­day by the Premier (Mr. G. H. Reid). Leaving Sydney at 8.30 a.m. yesterday,…

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Albion Park Agricultural Show. Visit of the Premier. the Opening Ceremony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 3

The Premier journeyed to Albion Park yesterday and opened the annual show of the Albion Park Agricultural Society. Mr. G. H. Reid, who was accompanied by Colonel Bell, the Consul-General for…

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Aquatics. The Intercolonial Carnival

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 2

The visiting crews from Queensland who ate to take part in the Intercolonial Championship Carnival were welcomed at the rooms of the Johanstone's Bay Sailing Club, Balmain…

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The Intercolonial Sailing Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 6

Between 30 and 40 members of the Queensland Yacht Club and, crews of the competing Queensland boats in the approaching intercolonial sailing carnival, together with the…

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Fair to All. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 3

Sir,--A circular has been issued by the Premier of this colony to the effect that laborers, mechanics, etc., from other colonies will not be eligible for employment…

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Albion Park Show

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 5

ALRION PARK, January 17. Fine weather favored the second day of the Albion Park Agricultural' and Horticultural show. There was a big attendance…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 8

The Queensland yachtsmen, who, to the number of 35, are in this city for the purpose of taking part in tho Anniversary Day Regatta, will this evening witness the…

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Fair to All. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 2

Sir,—A circular has been issued by the Premier of this colony to the effect that labourers, mechanics, &c., from other colonies will not be eligible for employment upon the Government works here. I…

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Fair, to All. To the Editor of the Evening News

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 8

Sir,-A circular has been issued by the Premier of this colony to the effect that laborers, mechanics, &c, from other colonies will not be eligible for employment…

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A Cricket Exhibition. Trophies of the Game. Historical Cricket Paraphernalia

The Australian Star · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 5

An exhibition probably unique in its way was opened at Brighton (Eng.) on December 4, pt the Hotel Metropole, as a supplementary attraction to a bazaar that has…

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Public Opinion. Fair to All.(to the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 2

Sir,--A circular has been insured by the Premier of this colony to the effect that laborers, mechanics, &c., from other colonies will not be eligible far employment upon the…

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Swimmers' Reunion. Enterprise Carnival Presentations. Dr. Roth and Life-Saving Certificates

The Australian Star · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 2

A pleasant social and musical entertainment was provided last night at the Natatorium on the occasion of presenting the prizes won at the recent championship…

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The Albion Park Agricultural Show. [From Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 6

The first day's attendance at the Albion Park Show was better than at previous shows. The second day the attendance numbered 3000. The weather was cloudy. 700 head of cattle were…

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Home Rule for Ireland. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.") But I'll not forget old Ireland Were it fifty times as fair

The Australian Star · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 2

Sir,--"Ireland a nation," the nation of the future, born into the civilised world richly endowed with great natural and physical advantages, noble in stature…

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