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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 134

Royal Agricultural Society

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The great show in connection with the Royal Agricultural Society, which commences on April 14, promises to be one of the most successful yet held. The…

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Cycling Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the Newcastle branch of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen was held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall this evening to make arrangements for a two day's meeting…

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A Fair, Beautiful Skin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 3

SULPHOLINE LOTION clears off Fimples. Blemishes, Irritation, Redness, Roughness, Skin Disfigurements, Shilling Bottles of Sulpholine, the English Skin Lotion.—ADVT.]…

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The Gunnedah Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 12

They are going to have a big show at Gunnedah next August, for the best men in the district are taking a hand in promoting it. They've…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 8

The usual matinee at the Palace Theatre will take place to-morrow afternoon, When the strong programme for the present week, to which Miss Jessie de Grey,…

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Tasmania. Australian Representation at the Paris Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 5

HOBART, Monday.--At the Conference of Premiers at Hobart recently it was resolved that the colonies of Australasia which exhibit at the Paris Exhibition in 1900 should do so as…

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Cycling. March Carnival. Training Notes.—lesna Has Two Narrow Escapes From Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 6

Training operations were in full swing again yesterday afternoon on the Sydney Cricket Ground, and there were two narrow escapes from accidents, in both of which Lesna was concerned. The first…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Evening News · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 6

The entries for the Easter Show are coming in so fast now that Mr. Webster finds it necessary to keep the offices open till 8.30 each evening. Monday next, the 15th, is the last day for general entries…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N.s.w

Referee · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 7

The Easter show and exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is timed to open on Wednesday, April 14, from which date it will remain open till the 20th…

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Cycling. March Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 8

The second meeting of the March carnival will be held to-night on the Sydney Cricket Ground. It is the first time that n meeting of this character has been held within the colony by electric light, and if…

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The Urall Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 6

URALLA, Tuesday.—The show was opened today by Mr. Piddington, M.P. The president, Mr. R. Vickers, in introducing Mr. Piddlngton, said that he had been the means of obtaining a grant…

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The Agricultural Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 7

At a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society Mr. C. Lynn[?]tt declared that the Sydney show was leaving Melbourne completely behind. The yards were being crowded every…

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The Uralla Show. Uralla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 8

Mr. W. H. B Piddington, member for the district, opened the show to-day, He complimented the association on its perfect arrangements and said he was pleased to see that the £200 obtained from the…

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Cycling. The League's Monster Carnival. To-night's Racing. Arrival of Famous Riders

Evening News · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 2

The New South Wales League's monster carnival will be continued to-night at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will be brilliantly, illuminated with electric light. The meeting will mark a new era in…

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Cycling. the League's Monster. Carnival. to Night's Racing by Electric Light. Arrivals From Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 11

To-night for the last time in New South Wales a cycling carnival will be run by electric light. The League's Great Five Meet. Carnival will be continued at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and as a number of…

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Cycling. the League. All About the Carnival. To-night's Racing. The cycle Show Races—Martin Gets the Five Miles—Megson the Mile—Exciting Contests—Work on the Training Track—Bad Luck for Edwards and Green—Last Thursday's Racing. Notes Therson

Referee · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

Bill Martin, who only arrived in Sydney on Wednesday, rushed off as soon as be won the Mile Scratch Race on Thursday, about 5 o clock, and caught the express for Melbourne…

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The Cycling Carnival. To-Night's Programme. Lap Dash and Ten Miles Events. Cycling Races by Electric Light -- The Visiting Champions

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 7

Practically the full cycling strength of Australia will engage in competition at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-night, and some rare contests will…

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Athletic Notes. Swimming at Maitland. Percy Cavill in Melbourne. Illness of Mr. H. M. Rose[?]ngrave -- The G.P.O. Carnival -- Forthcoming Events

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 2

The Government Printing Office Swimming Club has postponed its carnival from March 18 until March 25. A meeting of the Amateur Swimming…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 6

The general entries for the Easter Show close next Monday, March 15. For the greater convenience of intending exhibitors the offices at…

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