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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 134

A Carnival Off

The Australian Star · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 8

As already indicated, it has been definitely decided by the Victorian League not to hold the Martin-Ken Lewis carnival, fixed for January 9…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 3

A special holiday programme is announced for to-day at the Lumiere Cinematographe, 478 George-street. Messrs. Sestier and Barnett will exhibit the…

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Castle Hill A. and H. Association Proposed Anniversary Day Show is Cancelled

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 1

A meeting of the Council of the above Association was held on Wednesday night to decide if the proposed show on January 26th would be carried out, in face of the appearent a pathy…

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Grand Australian Fair

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 16

IN connection with the Great Australian Fair the ladies of the parishes of Surry Hills, Redfern aud Mount Carmel, having arranged to hold one large stall under the name of…

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The Australian Fair Sports

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 7
Also in Freeman's Journal

THE executive committee of the above have well earned their Christmas vacation. For over a fortnight past meetings have been held in nearly every parish in and about…

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Swimming. Carnival at Bathurst

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 42

BATHURST, Monday.—On Saturday a team of swimmers visited Bathurst from the metropolis and in the fine little basin of the public baths a big swimming carnival was held. The visitors were very…

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Agricultural Show Schedules

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 16

We have received from Mr. James C. Wilcox, secretary Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society, the prize schedule of the thirtieth annual exhibition, which is to be held on the society's show ground, at…

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The Cathedral Fair Building. the Contractor at Work

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 11

MR. Fanning, the contractor for the Great Australian Fair structure, started work under the supervision of Mr. Kirkpatrick on Monday. So far the workmen have not got beyond the stage of levelling…

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Stage, Song, Show. Matinees and Changes. The Bill for the Week. Attractions at the Theatres -- New Items at the Palace and Tivoli-- The Cinematographer -- Organ Recital -- The Highland Society's Concert

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 4

"Tommy Atkins," at the Royal, is an assured popular success. It is a pretty story, well worked out, with plenty of sensation and life, and…

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The Revival of Larrikinism. Another Exhibition of Rowdyism. the "Push" at Drummoyne

Evening News · Monday 4 January 1897 · page 3

The usually quiet suburb of Drummoyne was yesterday the scene of another of those disgraceful exhibitions of larrikinism which have become so frequent of late. Five young men with a horse…

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Stage, Song, Show. "Tommy Atkins" at the Royal. Other Productions. The Cinematographes--Organ Recital

The Australian Star · Monday 4 January 1897 · page 3

At the theatres on Saturday holiday audiences gladdened the hearts of managers and players. "Tommy Atkins" has become a very…

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Society of Artists' Exhibition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 January 1897 · page 3

The executive of the Society of Artists has happily secured tho co-operation of a number of patrons who have undertaken to arrange pleasant musical…

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Kiama Show Ground. The Opening Ceremony. KIAMA

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 January 1897 · page 6

The Kiama Agricultural Association celebrated the opening of the new showground and buildings on Church Point on New Year's Day by having a…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 January 1897 · page 3

At Her Majesty's Theatre to-day two performances of "Sinbad the Sailor" are to be given, aud it has been arranged that flashlight photos of the audiences shall be…

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Swimming. the 100Yds Championship. Club Doings and Gossip. Life-saving Society's Work. East Sydney's Carnival—Chatty Pars

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1897 · page 4

The next meting of the council takes place to-morrow night. Every delegate should be in his place, as the agenda includes some very important business…

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Fair at Newtown

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 January 1897 · page 5

Mr. C. G. Hatte, of Newtown, opened his twelfth great fair this morning with an array of goods calculated to give pleasure to the ladies at prices to…

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Dapto Show. Dapto

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 January 1897 · page 5

The Minister for Justice, Mr. A. J. Gould, will to-day officially open the Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Show…

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Dapto Show. Dapto

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 January 1897 · page 2

Perfect weather favoured the opening of the fortieth annual show in connection with the Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society to-day on their…

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Dapto Agricultural Show. Dapto

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1897 · page 5

The A. and H. Society commenced its fortieth annual exhibition to-day under the most favourable circumstances. The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance was considerably larger…

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