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Shows & fairs, 1896

2,533 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 127

Wollongong Agricultural Exhibition. Speech by the Colonial Secretary. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 5

The fourteenth annual exhibition under the auspices of the Wollongong A. H. and I. Association was opened to-day under most favourable climatic conditions, delightful weather prevailing throughout…

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Among the Athletes. Swimmers Homeward Bound. The Police Club Carnival. Sports at Maitland -- And the Latest News and Club Chatter

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 8

Gormly won the big event -- the northern championship race -- at the Newcastle gala. A successful smoke concert was tendered…

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Royal Agricultural Society. the Annual Meeting

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 7

The annual general meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. will be held at Tattersall's Chambers, Hunter-street, this (Friday) afternoon, when the business to be done…

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Exhibition at Burwood. a Good Floral, Display

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 7

A floral and industrial exhibition and sale of work was opened by his Worship the Mayor of Burwood in St. Paul's Schoolroom on Thursday afternoon. The hall was attractively decorated…

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The Easter Show. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 3

Sir,--Permit me to suggest, for the consideration of the Agricultural Society's meeting to-morrow, that in the arrangement of their programme they leave Good Friday a blank…

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The Easter Show. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 6

Sir,—Permit me to suggest, for the consider[?] of the Agricultural Society's meeting to-morrow, that in the arrangement of their programme they leave Good Friday a blank day. Two-thirds of the…

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Wollongong Agricultural Show. an Aboriginal Crowned King. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 6

Glorious weather was experienced for the second day of the Wollongong Agricultural Society's show, and the attendance numbered over 4000, including visitors from all parts of the district and elsewhere…

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Agricultural Society

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Exchange, on Wednesday last. Present— Messrs. J. K. Lethbridge, President (in the chair),…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting. the Forthcoming Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 9

The annual general meeting of members of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held yesterday, afternoon at Tattersall's Chambers, Hunter-street. Mr…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 17

The arrangements for the reception of the Governers of the Australasian colonies are being rapidly perfected by Mr. Webster, the secretary.The following letter was received…

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The Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 216

With a view to future developments as well as the proposal to build an Agricultural Hall and a desire to see what has recently been done, and the work in progress on the ground, the Hon. Sydney Smith,…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N. S. W. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held at Tattersall'schambers yesterday. The president (Mr. J. See, M. L. A.) occupied the chair…

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"A Fair Jewess."

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 8

B. J. Farjeon has just completed a new novel, entitled, "A Fair Jewess." The Australian copyright has been purchased by the Australian Star proprietary, and the…

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Technical College Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 5

Since the opening of the exhibition of students' work at the Techuical College on Tuesday attendances have increased daily, between 3000 and 4000 persons being officially quoted as…

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Carnival at Young

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 41

YOUNG, Tuesday—The second annual carnival of the Young branch of the League of Wheelmen was held yesterday. The rain on Friday had the effect of greatly reducing the temperature, and…

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Carnival at Newcastle

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 42

The Newcastle Federal Swimming Club's Champion ship Carnival was hold last week at the local Cor poration Baths, and the attendance was very large. Much disappointment was felt at the absence of some…

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The A.N.A. Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 41

MELBOURNE. Tuesday—The Exhibition Build ing was thronged with thousands of spectators yesterday afternoon and evening, to witness the bicycle races promoted by the Australian Natives'…

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Wollongong Show. Wollongong

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 3

The show was continued on Thursday in perfect weather. An enormous crowd was present to witness the different competitions in the parade ring. It is estimated…

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Ryde Electorate. The Beecroft Show

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 2

The holding of the H.T.P.H.B. and C.'s show at Beecroft this year was only a matter of justice to the Beecroft contingent of the society. But its result…

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Sensation at a Show. a Horse in a Crowd. A Child Injured and Buggies Upset. WOLLONGONG

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 11

A rather sensational event took place at the Show Ground yesterday afternoon. After the high jump had been completed one of the non-winners took the saddle…

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