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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 134

Smithfield and Fair-field Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 6

The Smithfield and Fairfield Council met on Wednesday, Present : The Mayor (Alderman Vallance) and Aldermen Bell, Paine, Braine, Simpson and Hall…

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Carnival Week at Dubbo

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 1130

A correspondent writes:—Our annual carnival is again with us, and commenced on Tuesday, 18th instant, the opening day of the P. A. and H. Associations' show. Amongst the visitors on the stand…

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A Vulgar Show

The Catholic Press · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 9

Mr. Gladstone has boomed almost every absurd book that has been published since his name became a power, and he has supported zealously many a…

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At the Late Show

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 11

Of the residents of Liverpool district who sent exhibits to tho recent show of the Sydney Poultry, Pigeon, Canary and Dog Society, some have obtained unusual incceu. Three mastiff puppies, aged 6 months, of one litter…

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Art Exhibition. The Work of Sydney Students

The Australian Star · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 5

The exhibition of the work of the art students of Sydney will be opened this afternoon at 348 George-street. There are a number of attractive canvasses,…

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The Great Australian Fair. to Close Next Week

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 15

THE Great Australian Fair, in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral Building Fund, is to close next week. The amount in hand is at present a secret, but at is betraying no confidence to say that it is a very…

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Grand Australian Fair. to Be Closed Next Week

The Catholic Press · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 16

Despite the fact that the attendance at the Fair is maintaining the average of opening days the closing of the great exhibition is announced to take place next week, so…

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The "Fair" and St. Vincent De Paul Society

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 15

SATURDAY last was the St. Vincent de Paul night at the Cathedral Fair—in other words, it was the night on which the Very Rev. Dr. O'Haran had asked all the members of the St. Vincent de Paul…

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Snap-shots at Wellington Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 1141

The champion Merino ram of the Wellington show this year was Messrs. Veech Brothers' 4-tooth Golden King, a well-shaped sheep, carrying a fleece of excellent quality and great length. The ram was…

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Central Australian Show. Bourke

The Australian Star · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 6

There was a large attendance at the Central Australian Pastoral and Agricultural Society's show, yesterday, and the interest was well sustained. The…

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The Queensland Exhibition. (See illustrations on page 30.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 28

Our illustrations of the exhibits at the big show recently opened in Brisbane do not cover a very wide range of commodities. This, however, is due to the fact that when the exhibition opened…

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

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 1157

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

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News by Cable. The Military New South Wales Rifles a Vivid Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 28.—At the military tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, yesterday the New South Wales Mounted Rifles gave a vivid and interesting exhibition…

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The Kennel. Dogs at the P.p.c. and Dog Society, Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 13

At the recent show there were G01 entries, and Mr. J. C. Coupe, the well-known professional judge, from Melbourne, adjudicated all breeds, except Australian or rough-coated terriers, which…

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Butler and the Argus. Before the Supreme Court. Regina v. Butler. Postponement of the Trial applied for—On the ground of the Argus prejudicing a fair trial—The Accused's Affidavit—Judgment of the Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 12

On Tuesday last, before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Stephen and Mr. Justice Owen, sitting in Banco, Mr. Edmauds and Mr. Broomfield, instructed by Mr. Mark A…

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Stage, Song, Show. "The Village Priest." Revival at the Criterion. "The Sign of the Cross" -- Farewell of the Jordans -- New Attractions at the Tivoli -- "Domestic Troubles" at the Palace--"The Bohemian Girl "at the Opera House

The Australian Star · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 3

Matters theatrical at present are comparatively quiet, though the various houses report, from satisfactory to excellent business. The closing up of the…

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The Great Australian Fair Over £3000 in Hand. Closes Next

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 May 1897 · page 2

The Australian Fair, which has had a long and successful run, will close on Saturday next, June 2. During every evening this week it will be open from 7 to 10; but in the…

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A Naughty Book. Napoleon and the Fair Sex. Darling Point Dames Delight in a Warrior's Wicked Wooings

Truth · Sunday 30 May 1897 · page 5

IN a recent divorce case an ex-Minister of the Crown figured as a prominent witness, and in the giving of his evidence it was elicited that he had lent to one of the parties…

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Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 May 1897 · page 6

This is said to be positively the last week of th[?] Grand Australian Fair. It will close on next Satu[?] day. As the time for closing is at hand the [?] unions for all the best articles at the fair, as well [?]…

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The Australian Fair

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 May 1897 · page 6

The attendance at the Australian Fair, held in aid of the Cathedral building fund, suffered in consequence of the inclement weather of Saturday. But the good cause in which the Fair…

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