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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 134

Tomato Growing. for Market, Home and Show Purposes

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 5

The increasing popularity of the tomato as a fruit, or as some call it, a vegetable, is sufficient excuse for devoting considerable space to describing…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 16

A new phase has presented itself in connection with the Butler case. On May 11 Mr. Edmunds, with him Mr. Broomfield, instructed by Mr. Mark Williamson, appeared before the Full Court, and…

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THE Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers' Advocate, with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times and Weekly Advance. Parramatta, May 15, 1897. Show Judging

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 4

Considering the different lines upon which judging is done at the shows, it would be a good thing for associations to lay down points upon which judges are to decide. This applies…

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A Bill of Costs. (Some of the Following Items Appeared in our Late Editions of Yesterday.) Solicitors Called Upon to Show Cause. Rules Nisi Granted

Evening News · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 5

The Full Court yesterday afternoon had before it an application on behalf of George Ray for a rule calling upon two city solicitors to answer matters contained in certain affidavits, and to show cause…

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Stage, Song, Show. Brough Comedy Company's Farewell "The Sign of the Cross." "Sowing the Wind" at the Criterion --The Flying Jordans--Tivoli and Palace -- Other Shows -- To-Night's Changes

The Australian Star · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 3

The undoubted success which marked the initial production of "The Sign of the Cross" at Her Majesty's Theatre, on Saturday last has been…

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Sydney Harriers' Sports Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 May 1897 · page 7

The Sydney Harriers' Queen's Birthday and Record Reign Naval, Military, Athletic and Cycling Carnival, on 24th inst, promises to sclipse in interest all previous gatherings held under the…

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The Grand Australian Fair. £9000 in Hand

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 May 1897 · page 5

The Australian Fair in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral Building Fund is still proving a big public attraction. Dr. O'Haran tells us that the amount now in hand exceeds…

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Give Us a Show

Truth · Sunday 16 May 1897 · page 2

Criterion .. "Sowing the wind." The Standard .. "Undaer the Gaslight." Theatre Royal .. The Flying Nordane. Her Majesty's .. "The sign of the Cross."…

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X. Y. AND Z. Gent One and Two. Two City Solicitors Before the Full Court To Show Cause Next Friday. A Barrister Mentioned. A well-known Solicitor before the Full Court—"Re Gent One"— Solicitors officers of the Court—The English oractice to rule in future—Solicitors' Names not to be published until final stage of preceedings when called upon to show cause why they should not be Struck off the Roll—Sir Frederick Dariey's view—Mr Justice Stephen speeaks out. Opposed to Suppressing names of solicitors. but adopts the view of the Court—Two Solicitors to shew cause next Friday—A bill of costs in question— The Court refuses an application to stop the publication of the proceedings

Truth · Sunday 16 May 1897 · page 5

The Fall Court, composed of Sir Frederick Parley, Chief Justice, Mr Justice Stephen and Sir Justice Owen, was crowded on Friday afternoon when a [?] Gent One'…

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The Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 5

The interest in the grand Australian Fair is unabated. The past week has proved one of the best weeks yet seen at St. Mary's. The fact that some of the most valuable articles are disposed of each…

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Grand Australian Fair

Evening News · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 3

The Grand Australian Pair in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral was weil attended on Saturday afternoon and evening, and the various stalls, thanks to the indefatiga[?]e exertions of the fair assistants…

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An Artists' Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 8

An exhibition of pictures and unframed sketches by Mr. Albert Hanson will be opened at that gentleman's studio to-day. About half a hundred works altogether will be shown. Among…

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Ornithological Society. a Successful Show

The Australian Star · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 6

The Ornithological Exhibition being held at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Pitt-street, which will close this evening, has been highly successful. The foreign and…

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League of Wheelmen. The Annual Harbour Picnic. The Coming June Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 2

The League of New South Wales Wheelmen opened the cycling season on Saturday with a harbour excursion to Clifton Gardens. The steamer…

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Stage, Song, Show. Return of the Broughs. "Sowing the Wind." "The Sign of the Cross" -- Selbini Family at the Tivoli--Change at the Palace--The Flying Jordans--The Cat King at Coogee

The Australian Star · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 2

A welcome that was both hearty and sincere greeted the return of the Brough Company to the Criterion Theatre on Saturday night, for a farewell…

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Grand Australian Fair

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 7

There was a good attendance at the Grand Australian Fair last evening, when a very pleasing entertainment of music, fancy dancing and recitations was given by the pupils of the Roscrea School…

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Mr. Hanson's Exhibition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 2

Mr. Albert Hanson is exhibiting some excellent pictures and sketches at his studio, 12 Bridge-street. Several of the more imposing pictures are not…

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Amusements. the Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 7

The numerous visitors to the Australian Fair last evening were delighted by a very agreeable variety entertainment, c[?]aprising music, songs, and dances, given by the pupils of the Roscrea School and the…

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Casino Show

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 5

CASINO, Tuesday.—The Richmond River agricultural show was continued yesterday, when some 2000 persons attended. Additional awards were made as follows:—Sugarcane—Grey Fiji; G. Steven…

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Newcastle. Naval Fair. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 6

The balance sheet in connection with the recent naval fair held at Hamilton in aid of the Sacred Heart Church was presented to the parishioners by the Rev. Father O'Donohue at the conclusion of…

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