Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

2,731 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 137

Agricultural Show. Port Macquarie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 9

The agricultural show was favoured with splendid weather all day, though heavy rain fell during the night. There was a large attendance of the public, and the gate receipts amounted to over £52. About 1400 people were…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Adelaide Swimming Carnival. Another Win for S. Cavill

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 9

ADELAIDE, Friday. -- At the swimming matches held at the City Baths last night, S. Cavill won the 500yds. intercolonial championship, defeating G. Ware by three-quarters of a length of…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Federal Exhibition. To the Editor of the "Evening News

Evening News · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 2

Sir,—I have the honor and pleasure of suggesting to the Hon. the Premier and Colonial Treasurer that an international exhibition should be held at Sydney on the consummation of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Butter Show. the "Gold Medal Brand."

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 16

The first of the State butter shows competitions, begun last weeli. There were 29 entries, and a telegram was sent to the manager of each factory directing him to forward hy first train or steamer two boxes of butter…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Notes and Comments. The Passing Show. Possible, But—?

The Catholic Press · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 9

We were thrown into great consternation on reading the " Daily Telegraph" of last Monday morning, in which we were told' that an eminent astronomer has announced the end…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Stage, Song, and Show. Coming Changes. "The Work Girl " at the Royal

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 3

An excellent indication or the prosperous run of "The Geisha" at Her Majesty's is the rush of the public to book seats. That light and airy musical combination of Japanese…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Our District Show. the Time for Receipt of Entries Extended to Monday Next

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee of the Nepean District A., H., and I. Society was held at the Exchange on Tuesday night. Mr J K Lethbridge (President) occupied the chair, and about twenty…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Royal Agricultural Society

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1899 · page 2

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society have decided to postpone the Agricultural ball from Easter week to the second week in May, to meet the wishes of the guests, and to enable Lord…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Cycling Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1899 · page 4

The Carnival racing will be continued on Wednesday night at the Cricket Ground. The great attraction will be the mile event of the Orient Plate, in which, with luck, Megson ought to best…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Give Us a Show. Theatre Royal

Truth · Sunday 26 February 1899 · page 2

A VERY large and highly enthusiastic audience greeted the revival of "The Work Girl" at the Royal last evening. "There's considerable human nature in man after…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming. First Annual Carnival of the West Sydney Swimming Club. a New 100Yds Record

Truth · Sunday 26 February 1899 · page 6

THE first Annual Carnival of the West Sydney Swimming Club was held yesterday afternoon at Farmer's Domain Baths, in the presence of over 1000 spectators, which…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Art Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 6

LONDON, February 26, 3.50 p.m.—Mr. Wadham Sinclair, has opened in London an exhibition of Australasian and Canadian scenery…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Nurses Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 8

The Nurses Carnival, in aid of St. Margaret's Maternity Hospital was continued on Saturday night in Professor Read's Academy, Castlereagh-street, when a bazaar and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Nurses' Carnival

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 2

The nurses' carnival in aid of the funds of St. Margaret's Maternity Hospital, held during last week at Read's Academy (late Gaiety Theatre), Castlereagh-street, was brought to a very…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Alstonville Show

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 7

BALLINA, Saturday.—Fine weather favored the second day of the Alstonviile show, which was largely attended. It is considered to be the best show ever held in the big scrub, every class filling…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

"A Fair Thing." (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 2

Sir,--I desire to offer a strong protest against the action of the military authorities in comanding the members of the Naval Brigade Band to parade at the Victoria…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Colonial Art Exhibition. London, February 26, 3.50 p.m

The Australian Star · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

The Wadham-Sinclair Art Exhibition in London of Australasian and Canadian scenery has been opened…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stage, Song. and Show. " The Work Girl" at the Royal

The Australian Star · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 2

It is truly wonderful what a clever manager can do with a very ordinary, melodrama constructed on time-honoured plans and specifications. This reflection arises from the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming. West Sydney Swimming Club Annual Carnival. Lane Turns the Tables on Bishop

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 8

West Sydney Swimming Club was formed early this season by a few enthusiasts, but it has already assumed such proportions that the committee felt themselves competent to undertake the responsibility of bringing…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Electric Light Carnival. Some Brilliant Riding. Splendid Performance by Denning. Megson Scores a Win

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 3

The 10,000 people who put in an appearance at the first of the three electric light cycling carnivals which was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday night were well repaid…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →