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Shows & fairs, 1899

2,731 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 137

A Beauty Show

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 10

In London lately a beauty show was held at one of the East End music halls, and brought together a crowded attendaace of critical spectators. The competitors, 18 in…

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The Next Royal Show. a Liberal Schedule

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 5

The schedule for the Royal Agricultural Society's annual show is looked for with greater interest every year. A great many leading agriculturists in the colony watch the progress of the…

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Notes and Comments. The Passing Show. Uncle sam's Legacy

The Catholic Press · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 13

There seems to bea large amount of sweet unreasonableness in the contention of those Americans who would deny to their Government the right to keep control over the…

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The Recent Swimming Carnival at Bathurst—Group of Officials. (Photo. by Beavis Brothers, Bathurst.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 35

Bottom row,counting from left tto right: P. R. Staplelton (hon.sec. B.S.C.), A. W. Griffith (check starter), H. Healy (timekeeper), E. S. Marks (reforce), J. R. Wallacee (hon. [?].. N.S.W. A. S.A.), P. M. Saunders (hon. sec. Bondi S.C.),—, H. Hellings (official handicapper N.S.W. A.S.A.), F. J. Tonkin (starter), A. R. Armor (vice-president B.S.C.), A. Blundell (vice-president B.S.C.), J. Upfold (vice-president B.S.C.) Second row: Garney, W. Smith, W. B. Coates, — Portius, C. Olliffe, O. Kong Sing, R. M'Evoy, W. Coulsen, E. Sharpe, W. Neve, —, A. Jansen, A. Sambrook, C. Young…

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Stage, Song and Show. No Changes This Week. Some Successful Runs

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 9

The pantomime of "The Forty Thieves," at Her Majesty's Theatre, is not so perfect that it cannot stand a little improvement. At least, that is the opinion of the management,…

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Give Us a Show. Lyceum Theatre

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1899 · page 2

'MARITANA' succeeded 'Carmen' at the Lyceum on Wednesday evening last, and the production has been successful. The chorus music proves to be much move within the…

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The Country. Crookwell Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 7

(ROOKWELL, Saturday.-- The annual meeting of the Crookwoll Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held to-day. The report and balance -sheet were read, and were very…

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Electric Light Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 6

The entries for the second Electric Light Carnival, to be held on the evenings of 17th and 19th January, have far exceeded those of the first meeting. Amongst the entrants…

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Dapto Show

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners announce the issue of holiday excursion tickets to Dapto from Sydney, Nowra, and intermediate stations, on the 10th inst, and by trains timed to arrive at Dapto…

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Cycling. the Electric Light Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 8

The dales arranged for the electric light carnival will not clash with the Victorian fixtures for this month, a fact that will ensure a large and representative attendance of intercolonial racing men. The scratch races…

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Stage, Song, and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 2

There were crowded houses at both afternoon and evening performances at Her Majesty's on Saturday. "The Forty Thieves" has so far proved a considerable attraction,…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 5

The Government having donated the sum of [?]100 for the encouragement of the breeding of dairy cattle, the champion prizes in Ayrshires and Jerseys, at the coming show…

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Greater Britain Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 6

LONDON, January 9.—The Queensland National Bank has lodged with the Bank of England £21,000 worth of Queensland gold, intended for exhibition at the Greater Britain…

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Queensland Gold for Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 5
Also in The Australian Star

LONDON, Monday.--The London office of the Queensland National Back has lodged in the Bank of England £21,000 worth of Queensland gold, interded for display at the…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 6

The Government having donated £100 for encouraging the breeding of dairy cattle, the champion prizes in Ayrshires and Jerseys will now stand as under:…

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The Greater Britain Exhibition. Queensland Gold Exhibits. London, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 5

The Queensland National Bank has lodged with the Bank of England £21,000 worth of Queensland gold, intended for exhibition at the Greater Britain Exhibition…

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The Royal Agricultural Society of N.s.w

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 5

THE opening of the year 1899 brings the Royal Agricultural, Society once more prominently to the front with its preparations for the annual exhibition at…

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Coolgardie Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 6

LONDON, January 10.—The Italian cruiser Etna will convey to West Australia the Italian exhibits for the Coolgardie Exhibition. The German Government will send exhibits…

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The Coolgardie Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--The Italian second-class cruiser Etna is being utilised to convey exhibits from Italy to West Australia for the Coolgardie Exhibition…

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