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Shows & fairs, 1900

2,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 111

Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 3

At the council meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society held yesterday, it was decided to slightly amend and improve the trotting stallion division of the prize schedule, page 39. Class 10, for…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At the executive meeting, held yesterday afternoon, the sports' programme was adopted. The naval section has been placed under the control of Commander Bremer, R.N., and Lieutenant…

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Patriots Sports Carnival

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 7

The complete programme of sports to he held on the Agricultural Society's Grounds on Wednesday, February 21, was adopted at the executive meeting yesterday, and will appear…

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Alstonville Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 6

The Minister for Public Instruction (Mr. Perry), who is member for Ballina, leaves on Friday night on a flying visit to the Richmond. The object of ills trip is to attend…

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Cycling. Summer Night Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 8 February 1900 · page 2

The Sydney Cricket Ground was a beautiful sight last night, when the second of the League's night racing was held. The arrangement of the lights was excellent. The attendance was larger…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 14
Also in The Sydney Stock and Station Journal

Alterations have been made in the vehicle section of the prize schedule for the forthcoming show and the amended schedule will shortly be ready for distribution. The Coachbuilders…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 6

The ladies' committee of the Patriotic Sports met yesterday morning at the Town-hall. Lady Harris was in the chair. Mrs. C. Newman was appointed treasurer, in the place of Mrs. H…

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Shoalhaven Show

Evening News · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 3

NOWRA, Friday.—The Shoalhaven Show opened yesterday on the society's ground, Nowra. The weather was dull and threatening, with indications of rain. A few light showers fell in some…

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Berrigan Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 4

Mr. R. Drummond, secretary of the Berigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society, has sent us a copy of the prize schedule for the annual show…

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Manning River Show. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 6

The Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Association Show was held to-day. Mr. J. H. Young, M.L.A., opened the show. The day was cool and cloudy About 1000 people were present. The horse stock was…

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The Royal Easter Show. New Pavilions and Prizes. Attractive Features

The Australian Star · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 2

The R.A. Society's grounds are beginning to wear a busy appearance, numbers of workmen being employed at different parts on buildings, road making, kerbing, guttering,…

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Liverpool Agricultural Society

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 7

The regular weekly meeting of the executive committee of the above was held at the Council Chamber on Monday evening. Mr. E. J. Ashcroft, president, occupied the chair, and there…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 56
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society met last week at Tattersall's Chambers, Hunterstreet, Mr. John See, M.L.A. (president), occupying the chair. The site of the Government building…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Admiral has become a patron of the Patriotic Sports Carnival. The carnival has been taken up with great enthusiasm at Newcastle, and it is anticipated that a good entry…

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The Artists' Guild Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 43

The eleventh annual exhibition of the Artists' Guild was held in the galleries of the Royal Albert Hall on a greatly extended scale to that of any of the exhibitions of previous years,…

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Liverpool Show

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 6

Visitors and others will find every accommodation at the ROYAL HOTEL. Dinners from 12 till 2…

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