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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 134

The Albion Park Show. Opened by the Minister for Works

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 5

ALBION PARK, Thursday.--The second day of the show was attended by a great number. Mr. Young, the Minister for Works, accompanied by Miss Young, arrived at noon. The Minister was…

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Cycling Notes. Newcastle Carnival. The March Fixture. Soma Big Coming Events--Interesting Chatter From All Quarters

The Australian Star · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 8

Handicaps for the Newcastle carnival on Saturday have been Issued. They guarantee a notable influx of erst flighters to the northern city. Fifty men…

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The Albion Park Show. Official Opening. Speech by the Minister for Works. Albion Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 January 1897 · page 3

The second day of the A. P. and H. Society's anuual exhibition was favoured with glorious weather. The public attended in very large numbers, manifesting considerable interest in…

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Agricultural Society

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was held at The Exchange on Wednesday afternoon. Present: Messrs J K Lethbridge (in…

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Royal Agricultural Society. the Schedule of Prizes

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 11

The schedule of prizes for the annual metropolitan exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, to be held on the society's grounds, Moore Park, from April 14 to 20, was issued by the secretary (Mr…

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Grand Australian Fair

The Catholic Press · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 10

The Right Rev. Dr. Moore, Bishop of Ballarat, has contributed to the funds of the fair the handsome sum of £25. At the last meeting of St. Mary's…

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Australian Fair Sports

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 14

THE committee of the above have now finished their campaign in the suburban parishes. Subjoined is an account of all meetings held since last report. A harbour excursion, promoted by the Forest…

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The Australian Fair Sports

The Catholic Press · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 9

The members of St. James, Forest Lodge Committee, have organised a harbour excursion for Saturday afternoon next. In connection with the above steamers will leave…

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Intercolonial Sailing Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

Matters are still progressing satisfactorily in connection with the intercolonial carnival, and everything points to a successful result on the 23rd instant. The first contingent of the Queensland…

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Industrial Exhibition at Gladesville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 14

On Thursday Lady Renwick opened a very successful Industrial Exhibition in connection with the Gladesville Presbyterian Church in the Temperance Hall, Gladesville. There was…

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The International Exhibition. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 10

The Premier has directed a letter to the Premiers of the other colonies, inviting them to take part in the International Exhibition, to be opened on the 5th May…

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St. Mary's Cathedral Fair. More Donations

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 14

MR. Fanning, the contractor for the Cathedral Pair building, is making great headway under the supervision of the architect, Mr. Kirkpatrick. The rear or stage portion of the permanent hall is nearly…

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The Country. Exhibition of X Rays

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 10

NEWCASTLE, Friday. -- An interesting exhibition of Rontgen rays was given by Messrs. W. D. and E. S. Filmer, at the Newcastle Hospital tonight, in the presence of Drs. Harris, Hester,…

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Exhibition of Ecclesiastical Embroideries and English Silks

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 35

The English Silk Weaving Company and Spitalfields Silk Association opened an exhibition at 24a Regent-street, the entrance in Jermyn-street, on November 14. Professionals and amateurs have…

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Rylstone Horticultural Show. Rylstone

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 6

The Horticultural Show will take place on Easter Monday and the following day…

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Notes on the Dapto Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 112

From the mellow prosperity which had grown upon the Dapto Agricultural Society in 39 years of existence, the institution made a sudden bound on its 40th anniversary. The Government assisted the…

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The Hornsby &c. Show. Hornsby School of Arts, January 15Th

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 8

[?] hay, I ming ho ! For the marry, merry show Where Pur[?] P. Presides. With its names so Very many,…

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Cycling Notes. an English Cycling Show. What Is New in Wheels. a Race Against a Train

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 7

One of the great shows of the English cycling year, the Stanley, has just been closed in Loudon, and all the cycling population of Great Britain has been greatly interested in the…

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Stage, Song, Show. " True Irish Hearts." To-Night's Changes. A Woman of No Importance "--The Pantomime--" Tommy Atkins " -- The Tivoll and Palace

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3

Tonight Mr. Charles F. M'Carthy will make his second production at the Lyceum Theatre. "Lady Blarney," with the remarkable impersonation of…

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