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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 134

Opening of the Cycle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The first cycle show in Australia was opened at the Exhibition Building this afternoon by Lady Brassey. The exhibition is most attractive, and embraces everything…

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Agricultural Shows. the Berrigan Show. Berrigan, February 17

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 432

Four years ago when I visited Berrigan I described it as a new farming settlement, the future of which much depended upon seasons and prices of wheat, as its settlers had much more muscle than…

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The Luddenham Show. a Big Success Considering the Weather. Roads Good, But Terribly Dusty. Good Show of Horses and Cattle. Farm Produce Poor

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 6

It was thought by many that the action of the Committee of the Luddenham Agricultural Society in holding their show this year was a mistake, especially considering…

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Stage, Song, Show. "Matsa" at Her Majesty's. "Shall We Forgive Her!" Success of "Miss Brown"-- Changes at the Palaco and Tivoli-- Mr. Juncker's Opera-- Organ Recital

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 4

"Matsa, the Queen of Fire," the gorgeous Christmas production of Melbourne, will be presented at Her Majesty's Theatre tonight. This…

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League of Wheelmen's Cycling Carnival

Truth · Sunday 28 February 1897 · page 2

IN our advertisement columns the New South Wales League of Wheelmen announces a Grand Carnival, to be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Carnival will be a…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's .. "Matsa." Royal .. .. "Shall We Forgive Her." Criterion .. .. "Mile Brown." Coogee Aquarism .. Sunday Concert

Truth · Sunday 28 February 1897 · page 2

MR WESTMACOTT has produced nothing better then this fine play by Frank Harrey. Well played and magnificently mounted, its reception last night was ample guarantee…

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Cycling. March Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 6

The express which leaves Melbourne this aftenoon brings with it Green and Edwards, the f[?]nous Englishmen, and the great Frenchman Lesna. The latter will be accompanied by his pacing…

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Queanbeyan Show. Queanbeyan

The Australian Star · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 4

The Agricultural Society on Saturday decided to hold a show in April. There are prospects that the exhibition will be a great success…

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The Crown studios Cinematographe. the X Rays Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the opening of the Crown Studio's Cinematographe and Rontgen X Rays Exhibition, 382 George-street, to-day. In the front part of the premises, which have been…

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Stage, Song, Show. "Matsa, the Fire Queen." "Shall We Forgive Her." "The Romance of Corsica" -- The Palace Programme -- The Tivoli

The Australian Star · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 8

Mr. C. B. Westmacott scored another success at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night with the production of Frank Harvey's drama "Shall We Forgive…

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The Royal Agricultural Society's Grounds. Messrs. Atcherly and Dawson

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 4

Few people can have any idea of the real magnificance of the grounds of the Royal Agricultural Society at Moore Park, unless they go when…

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All Nations Fancy Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

The above series of successful vocal and instrumental concerts and other various efforts to increase the funds of the seamen's mission at Carrington terminated on Saturday evening with a grand concert…

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Engineering and Electrical Exhibition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

We have been asked to direct attention to an advertisement appearing in this issue announcing that the time for the receipt of entries has been extended till…

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Cycling. the March Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 6

By to-day's express will arrive Lesna, the famous Frenchman, with his managers, Pognon and Ullme, also M'Coombe, who is returning from Adelaide; Edwards and Green and then trainers. Mr. Hunter…

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The Easter Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 10

The Royal Agricultural Society's Easter carnival is in a very healthful state of preparation. A supplement to the schedule of prizes has been…

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The Macleay Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 4

This Northern show, on February 17, 18 and 19, was but fairly successful from a financial point of view. Although there were 1600…

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Cycling. The League's Monster Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 2

To-day's Melbourne express will bring over a big contingent of foreign and intercolonial racing men, including Lesna, the far-famed Frenchman, with his managers, M. Pognon and M. Uilino. Edwards and…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 3

The usual weekly matinee at the Palace Theatre will take place to-morrow, and the excellent programme now being presented will be given…

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The Cycling Carnival. Arrivals by the Express

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

The ranks of the cyclists in this city in connection with the great cycling carnival opening at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday afternoon, were…

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The Sheep-breeders Show. the Sheep-dog Trials

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 3

The next show of the New South Wales Sheep-breeders' Association will be held on July 1, 2, and 3, in the grounds of the Royal Agricultural…

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