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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 134

The Molong Show

Evening News · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 7

MOLONG, Wednesday.—The Molong Show was continued to-day, and pronounced the best ever held here. There was a large attendance. Prizes were awarded for the best merino rams and grand…

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Agricultural Show. Maclean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 5

The Lower Clarence Society's second annual show, which was opened yesterday, was a great success. The list of entries closed with 1337, as against 1264 last year. Mr. J. M. Farlane, M.L.A., in declaring…

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Brisbane International Exhibition. Official Opening. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 5

The official opening of the International Exhibition took place at noon to-day in the presence of a great assemblage of people. The function was a memorable one from every point of…

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The Maclean Show. Opened by Mr. M'farlane, M.L.A.

Evening News · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

MACLEAN, Wednesday.—The second annual show of the Maclean Agricultural Society was opened yesterday. The weather was perfect, and the attendance fair, but is expected to be very…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 5

The Agricultural Society at Kiama does not often go to the Government for special grants, but there are times when this course seems inevitable. Just now, for instance, they have…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Deputation to the Minister for Agriculture

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 3

A deputation consisting of Messrs. John James (president of the Kiama Agricultural Society), Thomas Brown, and G. I. Sefton waited on Mr. Sydney Smith yesterday to ask for a grant in aid of…

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Maclean Show

Evening News · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 5

MACLEAN, Friday.—The second day of the Agricultural Show was a great success. Following are the additional awards:—Blood stallion, 3yrs. Congian Brothers' Truant. Blood mare…

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Royal Academy Exhibition. Works by Victorians

Evening News · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 6.—Mr. Rupert Bunny, the Victorian artist, has one painting', and Mr. Bertram Mackennal, the Victorian sculptor, four works in the Royal' Academy…

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The Hawkesbury Show. a Successful Opening

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 3

The eighteenth exhibition of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association was opened yesterday at the Hawkesbury racecourse, Clarendon. As yesterday was judging day, the attendance…

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The Royal Academy Exhibition. Works by Victorians. London, May 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 5

Mr. Rupert Bunny, a Victorian artist, has one painting, and Mr. Bertram Mackennal, Victorian sculptor, four works of sculpture, in the Royal Academy…

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Castle Hill A. and H. Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 10

The Council met on Monday night. Mr. J. C. Hunt (vice-president) presided over a good attendance. The Secretary (Mr. Rogers) reported that…

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The Castle Hill and District A. and H. Association

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 11

A meeting of the council of this Association was held at Bayly's store on Monday, when there were present Messrs. J. C. Hunt, V.P., (in the chair), William, C. J. Moore, J. R…

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The Cathedral Fair

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 14

THE visits of the members of the Australian Hier archy have brought good luck to the Fair. The attendances have been large, and the business returns excellent…

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Church Fair at Hamilton

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 14

A CORRESPONDENT informs us that the "Naval Fair" at Hamilton in aid of the parochial funds was a great success, the nett result expected being about £350…

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A Carnival Caution

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 7

The Shepperton School Treat was in full swing. The meadow "generously lent for the occasion by Mr. Jones, churchwarden," was trampled down…

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Hawkesbury Show

Evening News · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 5

WINDSOR, Thursday.—The eighteenth exhibition of the Hawkesbury Agricultural Association was opened to-day on the Hawkesbury Racecourse under favorable circumstances, so far as the…

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Sydney Harriers' Sports Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 12

The sports committee of the Sydney Harriers are working hard to make their Queen's Birthday Naval, Military, Cycling, and Athletic Carnival a huge success. A meeting was held on Thursday…

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The Hibernian Society and the Fair

The Catholic Press · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 11

The Hibernian Society, as a compliment to his Eminence the Cardinal on his Silver Jubilee, have arranged a "Hibernian night" at the Australian Fair, at which appropriate…

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A Magnificent Show

Evening News · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 6

At the present time, if gentlemen will take the trouble to look into the windows of R. C. Hagon, merchant Tailor, 129 King-street, they will see the [?] assortment of tweeds and woollens for…

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Art Notes. the Approaching Loan Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 3

Although the pictures which will form the loan collection, to be opened on May 24, have not yet been hung in the new wing of the National Art Gallery, there is sufficient indication…

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