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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 134

THE Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers' Advocate, with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times and Weekly Advance. Parramatta, April 24, 1897. the Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 4

The Clerk of the Weather, though much importuned otherwise by various well-intentioned persons, was good enough not to enter an emphatic protest against the…

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The Show. The Castle Hill and District A. & H. Association's Annual Effort. Easter Monday at Castle Bill. Dusty Roads the People's Picnic.—good Judging.—good Horses.—good Fruit.—good Work by Good Officials

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 3

Office-bearers: President, Mr. J. W. Foster, J.P.; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. John C. Hunt, J.P., Philip Hockley, J. Hopkins; Treasurer, Mr. A. W. Bayley; Council,…

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Give Us a Show

Truth · Sunday 25 April 1897 · page 2

Criterion .. .. "Charley's Aunt." Ceogee Aquarium .. Sunday Concert Cyclerama of Jerusalem (Opposite Railway Station. The Standard .. "Arrah na Pogue."…

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Dog Judging. at the Agricultural Show

Truth · Sunday 25 April 1897 · page 7

THE display of dogs at the Agricultural Show was a most miserable one, and prizes were awarded to brutes that ought to have been drowned before they opened their eyes…

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Tamworth Show. The P.A. and H. Association. TAMWORTH

The Australian Star · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 6

The recent show, held here, resulted In a nett profit of between £40 and £50. At a meeting of the committee of the Liverpool Plains P.A. and H…

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Naval Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 5

The naval fair in aid of the funds of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Hamilton, was continued yesterday afternoon and evening. There were large attendances, and in the evening an…

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The Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 6
Also in The Australian Star

The attendances at the fair in the Cardinal's Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening were large and over £200 was taken during the day. A vocal and musical entertainment was given by the lady…

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The Bathurst Show

Evening News · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 3

BATHURST, Monday.—Preparations are now practically complete for the agricultural show, which opens on Wednesday. The entries this year are more numerous than last. Special…

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Willoughby Horticultural Show

Evening News · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 5

The opening ceremony of the autumn show of the Willoughby Horticultural Society was performed by Mrs. Cavossa in the Chatswood Hall on Saturday. A good collection of 135 exhibits…

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Carnival at Newcastle. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 6

A bicycle race meeting took place yesterday afternoon, although under rather unfavourable circumstances on account of the unpleasant weather, at the Rugby football ground. As might have been…

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Railway Institute Flower Show

Evening News · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 6

The autumn flower show which was opened on Friday evening by Mrs. E. M. G.. Eddy, in the Railway Institute, was brought to a close on Saturday evening, when the certificates and…

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Flower Show at the Railway Institute

The Australian Star · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 7

The weather last night considerably affected the attendance at the opening of the annual flower show at the Railway Institute. The Chief Commissioner…

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Newcastle. the Adamstown Show. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 5

The sixth autumn show[?] connection with the Adamstown Agricultural, Horticultural, and Fine Arts Society, which was opened in the Carrington Hall, Adamstown, on Thursday last, was brought to…

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Bathurst Show. Arrangements Complete. Immense Improvements. BATHURST

The Australian Star · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 5

All arrangements for holding the annual agricultural show are nearing completion. When the exhibition is opened on Wednesday next it will be…

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Stage, Song, Show. The Criterion. "The Prisoner of Zenda," The Musin Concerts -- Mr. Philip New bury at the Tivoll -- Mr. Laurence Campbell's Recital

The Australian Star · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 2

The programme submitted by the Musin Concert Company at the Palace Theatre on Saturday evening was an artistic success. M. Ovide Musin…

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Newcastle Cycling Carnival. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 6

During Saturday's cycling carnival a dispute arose between some of the officials and Mr. Warland, late secretary to the branch, and the latter was…

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Railway Institute. Autumn Flower Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 3

The fourth annual flower show of autumn bloom in connection with the Railway Institute was opened on Friday. Among those present wer Mr. Eddy (Chief Commissioiner for Railways), Mrs. Eddy and…

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Stage, Song and Show. The Palace Theatre

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 3

This popular place of amusement will, at the conclusion of the Musin concert season, reopen on Saturday evening next with Messrs. Gourlay and St…

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Athletic Notes. The Darlinghurst Harriers. Eighth Annual Meeting. Swimming -- The "Cavill" Carnival --Smoke Concept to H[?]llings-- The Cross-Country Season-- Official Opening Abandoned --N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association -- An Important Council Meeting

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 2

The Forest Lodge Harriers have a moonlight excursion on May 13. The smoke concert tendered to Mr. Jack Hellings, which was held on…

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