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Shows & fairs, 1897

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Some Artistic Work. St. Mary's School Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 13

A representative of the Argus was this week allowed a private inspection of the proposed exhibition of work [?] by children in attendance at the Girls High School conducted…

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League of Wheelmen's Carnival. Elliott Beats Lesna

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 608

The second day's racing of the carnival took place on the Sydney Cricket Ground last Saturday afternoon. The afternoon was beautifully fine and the attendance numbered, about 12,000. A strong…

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At the Sisters'. a Charming Exhibition of Artistic Trophies

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

The (Saturday) afternoon will be opened, for the benefit not only of the "Fair" fund, but also of the public, one of the most dainty of simple Exhibitions that lovers of the…

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Opening the Fair Buildings. Social Reunion on the 23Rd Inst

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 14

BY way of preparing for the "official" opening of the Cathedral Pair buildings, there is to be a grand social reunion in the Cardinal's Hall on the evening of the 23rd instant. As all the…

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Nestle's Food. for Infants, Children, and Invalids.—[ADVT.] a Fair, Beautiful Skin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 7

SULPHOLINE LOTION clears off Pim[?]les, [?]lemishes, Irritation, Redness, Roughness, Skin Disfigurements. Shilling Bottles of Sulpholine, the English Skin Lotion.—ADVT.]…

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The Show. Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society's Fifth Annual Show. Fine Weather. Large Attendance. Splendid Exhibits

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 2

The fifth annual show of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society was held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of last week, and,…

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Cycling. the League's Monster Carnival Afternoon and Evening Programmes. the Great Paced Tournament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 7

Reversing the method of the entertainers referred to in Scripture, the League of Wheelmen have kept their best sport for the concluding day of their great five-meet carnival. The racing will take place at the Sydney…

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A Big Auburn Larceny. The Railway Commissioners' Brass. A Pretty Fair Haul. An Auburn Man Committed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 9

At the Parramatta Court on Wednesday, before Mr. NacNevin, P.M. and Messrs. R. [?] and C.J. Byrms, J's.P. Evan Harris, of Anbure, was charged with…

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Racing by Electric Light. a Brilliant Spectacle. Lesna and Megson Show to Advantage

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 608

Following io the footsteps of other countries, cycle racing by electric light made its debut in this colony on Monday night on the Sydney Cricket Ground. Melbourne has, however, for some time past been…

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Cycles and Cycling. Why Not a Sydney Cycle Show? a Motor-bicycle for Cold Climates. the Bicycle and Consumption

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

Why not a Sydney cycle show? In Melbourne recently a cycle show, which excited a large amount of interest, even among the non-cycling section of the community, was held with results…

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Stage, Song, Show. The Coming Week. "Nemesis," " Matsa," and " The Bookmaker." Now Numbers at the Palace and Tivoli-- "The Shamrock and the Rose"-- The Cinematographes-- Late Theatrical News

The Australian Star · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

Another week of Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove's successful "Matsa" will begin to-night. There seems to be no diminiution in the sizes of the…

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Give Us a Show

Truth · Sunday 21 March 1897 · page 2

Her Majesty's .. "Matas" Royal .. The Shamrock and the Rose." Criterion .. "The Book maker." Lyceum .. "Nemesis."…

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The Newcastle Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.--Arrangements for the cycling carnival on Thursday and Saturday next, under the auspices of the Newcastle brand of the league, are well forward. The track is now in good condition, and…

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Cycling. League of Wheelmen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 6

Saturday brought with it the close of the March Cycling Carnival in the shape of a double race meeting for afternoon and night, on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The threatening aspect of the weather no…

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Swimming. the Eastern Subu Bs Swimming Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 6

The annual carnival of the EAstern Suburbs' Swimming Club took place on Saturday afternoon on the Nepean River (fresh water) at Penrith, in the presence of a fair m[?]ber of spectators, amongst…

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Cycling. The League's Carnival Concluded. Saturday Night's Racing

Evening News · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

Before an attendance variously estimated at between 8000 and 10,000, the League's five-meet carnival was concluded on Saturday night. The sky was overcast, and shortly after 9 o'clock the rain, which…

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SWIMMING. Carnival On the Nepean. Percy Cavill Wins the Mile. PENRITH

The Australian Star · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 7

The Eastern Suburbs Swimming Club held their eighth aquatic and second championship carnival at Mr. W. J. Rowe's pleasure grounds, Nepean River, Penrith, on…

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Stage, Song, Show. "Nemesis" at the Lyceum. A New Production. "The Bookmaker" at the Criterion--"Matsa"--"The Shamrock and Ros"--Now Programmes at the Tivoll and Palace

The Australian Star · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 3

Despite the well-advertised attractions of the electric light bicycling carnival the Criterion filled on Saturday night, and the big audience laughed…

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Cycling Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 5

Great interest is being manifested to the approaching two days' cycling meeting under the auspices of the Newcastle branch of the League of Wheelmen. Several riders, including Chapman, have already…

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To-morrow Night's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 3

Lassa has broken records to each colony lie has so far visited, and will the facilities afforded by the splendid track at the Sydney Cricket Ground, be will probably succeed in his attempt to lower all existing…

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