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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 134

Influenza Statistics from Canada. Official Statistics Show That in Ontario Alone 2023 Deaths Resulted From This Cause in 1892-93-94

Evening News · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 3

Very few people have any conception of the deadly effects of influenza, which, with each recurring winter sweeps over Australia, leaving in its trail death and broken constitutions. If an…

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Stage, Song, Show. "The Sign of the Cross." Phenomenal Success at Her Majesty's. "The Private Secretary" Revived -- The Tivell Changes -- The Flying Jordans" Skipped by the Light of the Moon."

The Australian Star · Monday 10 May 1897 · page 3

With so much material to work upon as the incidents in connection with the early part or the Christian era in Rome it is hardly surprising that Wilson…

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The Australian Fair. "Hibernian Night."

Evening News · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 3

As a compliment to Cardinal Moran on the occasion of the celebration of his Eminence's episcopal silver the members of the H.A.C.B. Society held an "Hibernian Night" at the Grand Australian Fair in…

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A Magnificent Show

Evening News · Tuesday 11 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 finest assortment of tweeds and woollens for…

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The Courts. The Butler Case. a New Phase.. Newspaper Proprietors and Publishers Called Upon to Show Cause

Evening News · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 6

A new phase has presented itself in connection with the Butler case. This morning Mr. Edmunds, with him Mr. Broomfleld, instructed by Mr. Mark Williamson, appeared before the Full Court, and…

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Influenza Statistics From Canada. Official Statistics Show That in Ontario Alone 2023 Deaths Resulted From This Cause in 1892-93-94

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 7

Very few people have any conception of the deadly effects of influenza, which, with each recurring winter, sweeps over Australia, leaving in its trail death and broken constitutions. If an equal…

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Stage, Song and Show. The Brough Comedy Company

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 3

The second matinee of Gourlay and St. John's Musical Comedy Company in "Skipped by the Light of the-Moon" is announced for this afternoon. Doors…

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Pedestrianism. Amateur Athletics. the High School Sports. Inter-university Games. Sidney Harriers' Naval, Military, Athletic, and Cycling Carnival. Notes from All Parts—Combined Harrier Club Meet Next Saturday—And the Latest News and Gossip. Fixtures. May

Referee · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 7

13—Sydney High School Sports, S.C.G. (to-day). 15—Combined Harrier Clubs' run at Manly. 19—Sydney v Melbourne University Sports, S.c.G. 24—Sydney Harriers Queen's Birthday and Record…

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The Australian Fair

Evening News · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 6

Net with sanding that it has entered upon its sixth week, the Austrlian Fair, in aid of St. Mary's Cathdral Building Fund, continues to be well patronised. THe attendance last evening was…

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Ornithological Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 4

The New South wales Ornithological Association will open their show of canaries, parrots and cockatoos at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Pitt-street, at 2p.m…

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The Country. Fire on the Bathurst Show Ground

Evening News · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 3

BATHURST, Thursday.—A. fire broke out yesterday, at noon, on the show ground, and destroyed all the horse stalls. It will take £130 to cover the damage, and the buildings were net insured. It is…

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Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 6

The Grand Australian Fair moves merrily on. Yesterday evening Madame Baratti Ferrari and her pupils gave an interesting concert. I Signori Vadala [?] Ga[?]tano, &c., from the Tivoli Theatre, will play…

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ORNlTHOLOGICAL EXHIBITION

The Australian Star · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 6

The main ball of the Y.M.C.A. is filled with the song of the finch, the chirp of the canary, and the nerve- shattering shriek of the white cockatoo this…

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The Casino Show

Evening News · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 5

CASINO, Friday. — The twenty-second annual show was opened yesterday. There was a magnificent display of produce from the Wollongabar Experimental Farm. The hackney and pony…

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Ornithological Association. Annual Exhibition. Second Day

Evening News · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 6

The annual exhibition of the Ornithological Association of N.S.W. was again well attended to-day. The exhibits as in previous years include a varied assortment of cage birds of all descriptions, and the…

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Art Loan Exhibition. a Fine Collection. At the Gallery

The Australian Star · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 6

When his Excellency the Governor, Viscount Hampden, opens the new wing of the National Art Gallery of New South Wales on Queen's Birthday…

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The N.s.w. Ornithological Society. Annual Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 6

The third annual show in connection with the N.S.W. Ornithological Society was opened at the Young Men's Christian Association Hall yesterday afternoon. Throughout the day there was a…

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Stage, Song, Show. Berlioz's "Faust". By the Sydney Philharmonic Society

The Australian Star · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 3

With Berlioz's transcription of "Faust" as an attraction the Sydney Philharmonic Society opened the season in the Town…

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The Country. the Lismore Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 10

LISMORE, Friday.--The annual report of the Lismore Agricultural and Industrial Society contains several statements of more than ordinary interest. One is to the effect that in consequence…

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Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 10

Contributions were made to an interesting musical programme at the Australian Fair last evening by Mr. Campbell and by Signors Vadala and Gaetano. The interest in the fair is increased daily by the fact…

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