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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 134

Grand Australian Fair

Evening News · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 5

The Grand Australian Pair was fairly patronised yesterday, the fair sex, who generally prefer making their purchases in the day time, strongly predominating. The schools court received…

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The Australian Fair

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 6
Also in The Australian Star

Naturally enough, the Australian Fair at St. Mary's Cathedral claimed a good percentage of yesterday's pleasure-seekers, and the promoters, having anticipated this, a first-class programme…

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Grand Australian Fair. Hibernian Concert

Evening News · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 7

The attendance at the Grand Australian. Fair last evening was excellent and the business exceedingly brisk. In addition to the chiarosenrama and the many other attractions offered to…

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The Sydney Harriers' Carnival. a Naval, Military, and Athletic Display

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 3

So many amusements were provided for the Sydney public yesterday, and they were of so varied a description that it is not to be wondored at that the grand carnival of the Sydney Harriers on the…

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Art Loan Exhibition. the Old Masters and Australian Art. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 7

Sir,--Without questioning the propriety of your critic's sneers at the English Royal Academician, in your notice this morning of the Art Loan Exhibition at the National Gallery--though among…

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The Courts. the Butler Trials. Application for a Postponement. the Recent Publications. a Fair and Impartial Trial

Evening News · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 6

An application was made to the Full Court this morning on behaif of Frank Butler for a postponement of his trial on charges of the murders of Lee Weller and Preston till November…

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Trouble at the Dog Show. a Massacre of Cats. Old Feuds Settled

Evening News · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 4

To-day is the last day of the Poultry, Pigeon, Canary; and Dog Show The uncertainty of the weather this morning had a slight effect on the attendance, but still a great…

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Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 6

Yesterday afternoon the lady boarders of Monte San Angelo gave a pretty musical entertainment, with Miss Campbell as pianist. Besides the novelty of the procession and the gorgeous dresses of the…

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Charity Carnival

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 3

The committee of the Grand Jubilee Charity Carnival held a general meeting in the Temperance Hall last night. The manager reported that he had…

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Jubilee Charity Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 3

A general meeting of the above committee was held at the Temperance Hall last night, the following being present:—Mesdames M'Intosh, M. E. Bennett, R. H. Reynolds, Miss Alice M'Neill,…

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Charity Carnival Committee

Evening News · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 3

A meeting of the Jubilee Charity Carnival Committee was held at the Temperance Hall last evening. There were present: Mesdames M'Intosh, M. E. Bennett, R. E. Reynolds, Miss A…

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Cycling. the League Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 11

Mr. Fred. Hawley states that the racing at the league carnival on the Sydney Cricket Ground on June 22 und 26 is going to be quite equal to the high standard of sport which the league has in the past taught its patrons…

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Art Loan Exhibition. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 10

Sir,--Jupiter Tonans! I would never have believed it if I had not seen your signature. Oh, "Diogenes!" it's not a bit like you; "humble protest," "becoming deference and courtesy." You…

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Grand Australian Fair. Convent Matinee and Concert

Evening News · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 3

The Grand Australian Fair in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral was fairly attended yesterday afternoon, when the lady boarders of the Convent of Mercy, "Monte Sant Angelo," North Sydney, gave a very…

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The Paris Agricultural Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 7

The agricultural show, which has for many years been held in the Palais de [?] Industrie, is taking place this spring in the spacious building known as the Galerie des Machines during the Exhibition of 1889…

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The Poultry Show. The Lost Cats

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 2

The New South "Wales Poultry, Pigeon, Canary and Dog Society brought their annual show to a close yesterday. The show was largely attended, and the…

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Killing of Cats. An Episode at the Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 6

During last night a tragic event occurred in connection with the Poultry, Pigeon, Canary and Dog Show. Everything was locked up for the night…

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Poultry and Dog Show. Several Prize Cats Killed by Dogs

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 6

The show of poultry, pigeons, canaries, and dogs which opened in the Exhibition Building last Friday closed last night, thus adding another very successful exhibition to the sum of those…

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Fair Wages in Government Contracts. a House of Commons Inquiry. the P. and O. Mail Contracts

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--Mr. J. Havelock Wilson, M.P. for Middlesborough, was examined yesterday by the committee appointed by the House of Commons to inquire into the…

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