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Shows & fairs, 1897

2,668 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 134

Engineering Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 3

The Engineering and Electrical Exhibition, which will be opened by his Excellency the Governor on Saturday, 26th June, will be held in Prince Alfred Park. The council of the Association has now…

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The Australian Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 3
Also in The Australian Star

Seven weeks have elapsed since the opening of the Grand Australian Fair, and during that time the Cardinal's Hall has been daily and nightly thronged with visitors. Success was anticipated from the…

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Fair at Newtown

Evening News · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 5

A Diamond Jubilee Fair, the proceeds of which are to be devoted towards clearing off the Newtown Wesleyan circuit debt, was opened on Saturday in the local Sunday-school Hall, by Sir…

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Grand Australian Fair. the Closing Day, Over £11,080 Realised

Evening News · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 3

The Grand Australian Fair, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to St. Mart's Cathedral building fund, was, after a ran of over eight weeks, brought to a close on Saturday last when…

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A Bankrupt's Certificate. "The Haw of Fair Dealing." a Long Suspension

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 6

The Registrar in Bankruptcy delivered his reserved decision on Saturday morning on the certificate application of William Sydney Preddey, sen. He said: "This estate was sequestrated on the 12th August, 1896. The…

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Jubilee Fair at Newtown. Address by Sir Joseph Abbott. Amalgamation of Protestant Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 3

A large gathering assembled in the Wesleyan School-hall, King-street, newtown, on Saturday afternoon, the occasion being the opening of a fair called the Diamond Jubilee Fair. The interior of…

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Cycling Notes. The Commemoration Carnival. Imposing Preparations. The "Bicycle Face"-- Murif's Ride. Across Australia-- Two Victorian Riders Set Out on Special Commission

The Australian Star · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 8

The League carnival on June 22 (Commemoration holiday) and June 26 is bound to lie a great boom judging by the progress of the preparations, the…

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Stage, Song, Show. "The Solicitor" Revival " The Sign of the Cross." Changes at the Tivoli-- Organ Recital --The Royal Standard-- Opera House

The Australian Star · Monday 7 June 1897 · page 3

It is now about five years since that brisk arid jolly little farce written by Mr. J. H. Darnley, and called "The Solicitor," was first produced in…

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Fair at Newtown

Evening News · Tuesday 8 June 1897 · page 3

There was a crowded attendance last night at the Diamond Jubilee Fair, which is being held in the Wesleyan Sunday School, Newtown. The ladies assisting at the various stalls were busily…

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The Coolgardie Exhibition Perth

The Australian Star · Tuesday 8 June 1897 · page 5

There is every prospect of the Coolgardie Mining Exhibition, which is to be opened in October next, being even a greater success than was at first…

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Exhibition at Coolgardie. Coolgardie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1897 · page 5

The mining exhibition proposed to be held at the end of the year is assuming larger proportions than was anticipatod. It has now been decided to extend its scope and to include exhibits of a…

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Close of the Australian Fair. a Total of £12,000 Realised

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 June 1897 · page 5

The Grand Australian Fair, which has been running so successfully for several weeks, in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral building fund, was brought to a close on Saturday evening. The…

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The Irish Party. And the Record Reign. Give Their Friends Tickets. To See the Show. LONDON, June 7

The Australian Star · Tuesday 8 June 1897 · page 5

The Irish National League of Great Britain has appealed to the members of the Irish party in the House of Commons not to take part in the…

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Charity Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 5

A meeting of the general committee of the charity carnival was held last night, there being present Mr. S. J. Law, M.P. (in the chair), Mesdames A. N. Jonsen, R. H. Reynolds, W. Rigg,…

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Diamond Jubilee Charity Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the forthcoming Charity Carnival was held at the Temperance Hall last night, when there were present—Mr. S. J. Law, M.L.A., Mesdames W. Rigg, R. H. Reynolds, A. N…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 5

At a meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society to-day it was decided to invite the Governors of all the Australian colonies to the annual show and luncheon…

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The Union. Redfern Road Race. The carnival Meeting— Important Business The Union's Progress

Referee · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 6

At the Brisbane Hospital Sports next September there will be several events under Queensland Cyclists Union rales, including a mile Intercolonial scratch race, and a mile and…

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Cycling. the League. the Carnival Handicaps. Megson Scores a Win After Falling. Racing in Westralla—A New Scratch Man. Reynolds Makes a record— the Important Issue— Another Billiard Tournament—Street watering— A Race on Ordinaries

Referee · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 6

The new rooms of the Victorian League in Russell—street will be ready for occupation next month. Mr. Tom White, whom readers of the…

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Country Week Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 3

The team which will arrive in Sydney to-morrow from the Orange district to represent the Central Western Branch Union during the country week carnival will consist of:--Back. E. liurford; three-quarters,…

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