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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 134

The Fair of 1882. Held in the Cathedral Building

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 13

THE "Fayre Of Ye Olden Tyme," organized in 1882 by the late Archbishop Vaughan, was held in the Cathedral building. The Cathedral was blessed and opened on September 8 of the same year…

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Bicycle Carnival at Newcastle. (See illustrations om this page.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 29

The bicycle carnival at Newcastle, held under the auspices of the Newcastle branch of the N.S.W. League, was in every way a success. The quality of the sports was excellent, and the attendance on…

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Yachting Exhibition in London. the Colonies Invited to Take Part

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 784

The interest of the Prince of Wales in the popular pursuit of yachting is well known. It is announced that at his suggestion an important exhibition is to be held in London at the Imperial Institute in May…

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St. Andrew's Chrysanthemum Show. Opened by Mrs. Burns

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 14

The a year's Chrysanth[?] and Rose Show and State of Work, on behalf of S. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parramutta, was held a Thursday and Friday last in the local Town…

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The Bicycle Carnival at Newcastle. Photos. by R. Snowball, New Lambton

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 29

evenness of the vines, each stein with its numerous vines being exactly the same height, and covering the same space as its neighbor. But what was still more noticeable was the fact that each stem,…

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The Royal Agricultural Show. Awards in the Wine Section

Evening News · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 5

The wine judging for the Royal Agricultural Show, which opens on Wednesday next, was completed yesterday. Messrs. Maurice Segur, John Pope, Arthur Holmes, W. J. M'Leod, and Signor…

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The Australian Fair. a Living Chess Tournament. Opening Game Between Messrs Wallace and Crane

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 11

Of the many features that are being introduced in connection with the Australian Fair not the least attractive will be the living chess tournament…

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Stage, Song, Show. To-Night's Productions. What is Going On at the Theatres

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 5

"Matsa" will be seen for the last time at Her Majesty's Theatre this afternoon, when a benefit will be tendered Miss Florence Young, and to-night. The…

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The New Cathedral in Aid of Which the Fair Is Being Held. Over £100,000 Subscribed in Sixteen Years

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 12

UNLIKE St. Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne, whichis to be Consecrated in November next, and on which something like £160,000 has been spent, our Sydney Cathedral is incomplete. When the fact…

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Ice Carnival. a New London Pastime. Mysteries of the Masks. Va[?]legated Fancy Costumes--Skaters --Distribution of Prizes

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 7

Bals costumes and ice carnivals have caught on in London. Those at New Niagara are favourite playgrounds of the grown-up children of society. The…

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St. Mary's Fair. to Complete the Mother Church of Australia. a Splendid Scene in the Cardinal's Hall. Picturesque Procession and Successful Opening

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 9

IT was while his Grace of Melbourne, popularly supposed to be a Rosicrucian, with a talismanic touch capable of turning everything to gold, was a welcome "stranger within our gates" last August…

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The Grand Australian Fair. Superb Collection of School Work. Gorgeous Display of Native Industry. the Opening Ceremony. a Brilltant Gathering. Address by His Eminence the Cardinal

The Catholic Press · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 10

It is not long more than 12 months since his Eminence the Cardinal first put forward his idea of holding a grand Fair in aid of the building fund of (St. Mary's Cathedral, and…

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Behind the Footlights. "Sweet Lavender" at the Criterion. Mr. Robert Brough's Farewell. A Few Personal Comments on the Passing Show--Being Only the Opinion of a Disinterested Individual

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 8

Mr. Frank Thornton's company, in the production of "Sweet Lavender," by Arthur W. Pinero, now being done at the Criterion Theatre, give a very good…

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The Royal Agricultural Society. The Easier Show and Exhibition

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 April 1897 · page 7

The morning of "Wednesday next will see the beginning of Sydney show week. At 10 o'clock the judges and stewards in all the principal classes will assemble for the…

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Royal Agricultural Society. The Easter Exhibition

Truth · Sunday 11 April 1897 · page 7

THE Annual Easter Show and Exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society will be opened on Wednesday next the 14th, for the judging of horses, cattle, sheep, in fact…

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The Show Season

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 April 1897 · page 4

The favor with which the various pastoral and agricultural shows are regarded throughout the country districts, and the extent and character of the exhibits…

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Great Australian Fair. a Big Financial Success

Truth · Sunday 11 April 1897 · page 2

THE promoter's of this big church benefit which is proceeding in the Cardinal's Hall, St Mary's Cathedra (which, as many of our readers are aware, is situated at the corner…

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The Australian Fair. a Fairy Scone-Foptdar-Largely Patronised

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 April 1897 · page 2

ThE scene at the Fair last night was one of great brightness, bustle, and business. Public patronage was large, the guily-dressed ladies bent upon turning ruffle tickets into coin…

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A Snide Show. Another Exhibition Boodle. Proposed for 1899. £300,000 to be Squandered. Worse Than Wasted. A Swindle on the Taxpayers. The Cost of Former Exhibitions

Truth · Sunday 11 April 1897 · page 4

AT an early hour of the morning of the 12th November last the Legislative Assembly, by 43 votes to 18, affirmed:—That in the opinion of this House it is desirable…

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Australian Fair

Evening News · Monday 12 April 1897 · page 5

The Grand Australian Fair drew large numbers of visitors to the Cardinal's Hall on Saturday. The attendance during the afternoon and evening was estimated at between. 1500 and 1600…

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