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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1898

2,089 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 105

The Platt-betts' Carnival. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1898 · page 6

The first day of the Platt-Betts' carnival took place on the Perth Association Cricket Ground on Saturday. The weather was warm. Platt-Betts received an ovation. In the onc-mile paced…

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The Technical College Exhibition. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1898 · page 6

Sir,--In connection with the discussion which has been going on in your columns re the above, wherein it is stated that the architectural drawing classes gave no demonstration of their year's…

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The Forbes Show. Brooks' Copying Roll

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 February 1898 · page 7

We have just received a circular from the Forbes Show that was printed by the Perfect Composition Roll (price 15b, 6d), that shows what…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Easter Exhibition

Referee · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 3

Mr. Fred, Webster, secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, announces the additional prizes for fat stock, dairy cattle, pigs, poultry, pigeons and canaries to…

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Roman Catholic Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 7

The Fair of the Centuries, which was opened in the Masonic Hall on Thursday week last, was brought to a close to-night. The object of the undertaking was to raise funds on…

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March Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 7

The manager of "The Daily Telegraph"'yesterday advised the secretary of the league that the directors had decided to donate the sum of five guineas towards the prize list for the March carnival…

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Thirlmere Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 3

PICTON, Tuesday.--The Thirlmere fourth annual show was opened to-day by the president, Mr. H. Graham. The exhibits in all sections were numerous, and of really fine quality. It is…

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Cycling. the League. the Adelaide Carnival. Walne's Wonderful Ride. a Win From Scratch I Record Time

Referee · Wednesday 23 February 1898 · page 6

Exciting Racing—Fast Heats—Porta is Five Miles Champion — Green and Lewis Shape Well-Record Hunters from Melbourne — General News…

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A Fair Criterion

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1898 · page 6

Since the days of Eve the acquisition of perfect health and beauty of form has been the desideratum of every woman. Ninon de l'Enclos, the celebrated French beauty, attributed her…

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The Tumut Show

Evening News · Thursday 24 February 1898 · page 3

TUMUT, Thursday.-The Tumut Show opened yesterday and will be continued to-day. The weather was excellent, but rather hot. The exhibits are about up to the average in number…

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"Gent One." an Attorney to Show Cause

Evening News · Thursday 24 February 1898 · page 4

In the Full Court this morning Mr. Hanbury Davies moved on behalf of the Incorporated Law Institute in the case of a solicitor for a rule call­ing upon him to show cause why he should not…

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Royal Agricultural Society of N. S. W.

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 5

The annual exhibition takes place on the 6th, 7th, 8th 9th, 11th, and 12th April. The comprehensive schedule published, and the liberal prizes offered are worthy of the Society and the…

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March Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 6

Matters in connection with the league's March carnival are going along smoothly, and the meeting promises to be very successful. The programme caters almost solely for the first-class riders, so that…

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Swimming. Carnival at Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 6

Last night there was a crowded attendance of swimming patrone on the occasion of a united swimming carnival held at Davis's Floating Baths, Iron Cove, Balmain, when there were splendid contests…

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Illawarra Notes. Albion Park Show. WOLLONGONG

The Australian Star · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 5

The following officers have been elected in connection with the Albion Park A. and H. Society:--President, Mr. J. Brownlee; vice presidents, Messrs. J. Bartlett and L. R…

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Alleged Defaulting Solicitor. Called Upon to Show Cause

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1898 · page 2

Mr. Hanbury Davies (instructed by Mr. A. W. M'Carthy) appeared before the Full Court, on behalf of the Corporate Law institute, to move for an order culling upon a solicitor, whose name did not transpire, to show…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 16

On Wednesday the 16th instant, there was a full attendance of the executive committee of the Royal Agricultural Society, Mr. F. A. Wright being in the chair. Some time was…

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Paris Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 427

In presiding at a meeting of the Paris Exhibition Commission, the Prince of Wales said that the Exhibition bids fair to surpass any of its predecessors in extent and splendour…

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A Fair Farmer

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 14

Fanny's going in for farming. And lt's not a "fad" she claims; Fanny's pretty, Fanny's charming. With her "isms" and her aims…

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Swimming Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 5

The Parramatta Club's first Carnival of the season took place on Tuesday evening last, and, notwithstanding the many counter attractions, was a success. Considering the want of interest…

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