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Shows & fairs, 1900

2,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 111

Give Us a Show Her Majesty's Theatre

Truth · Sunday 18 February 1900 · page 2

The Pantomime came to an end last evening, when, after a great run of eight weeks, a full house bade Mr. Espinasse'e clover work goodbye. There was much…

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Bush Loyalty. the Western Queensland Stockmen Show Their Patriotism. Ten Shillings a Man to the Patriotic Fund

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 February 1900 · page 5

Mr. Arthur J. West, of Thundapurty Station, Birdsville, Diamantina, River, Wes-tern Queensland, in writing to the "Sunday Times" on behalf of the Western Queensland…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show

The Australian Star · Monday 19 February 1900 · page 6

A further improvement in the prize schedule has been made by the introduction of special prizes for lady and gentleman pairs oh horseback, the riding and judging to take place at…

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Cycling Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 19 February 1900 · page 4

The present cycling carnival will be brought to a termination at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-night. An excellent programme will be presented, in which all the crack cyclists will…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

Evening News · Monday 19 February 1900 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph

An excellent programme has been issued in connection with the Patriotic Sports Carnival, to be held on Wednesday next, on the Agricultural Society's Grounds, embracing 33 items, and…

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Liverpool Show. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1900 · page 10

The sbow, which has been fairly sucessful, closed yesterday. During the day there was a fair attendance. The show ring was the chief attraction, The two uniles handicap trot was won by Mr…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 19 February 1900 · page 3

In the lexicon of lugubrious plays which have attained more than an ephemeral success "Trilby" leaves by far the least mournful impression. A purely Anglo-Saxon…

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Mr. Fullwood's Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 6

Prior to his departure for England Mr. Fullwood is giving an exhibition of his pictures at his studios, Paling's Buildings, which will give admirers of his work a chance to become…

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Patriotic Sports' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 8

The naval and military entries for the above carnival have exceeded all expectations, and number in all about 600. Large quantities of material have been sent from Victoria for the Chinese procession,…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 6

In our advertising columns will be found a complete programme of events to be held at the above carnival on Wednesday next at the Agricultural Showgrounds. The 33 items…

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Carnival at Penrith

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 8

PENRITH, Monday.--The annual swimming carnival in connection with the (Sydney) Palace Emporium Swimming Club took place on Saturday afternoon, under favorable conditions. Owing to heavy rain having fallen…

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The Easter Show

Evening News · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 3

Numerous entries are being received by the secretary for the two mounted cadet events for boys up to 12 and 14 years respectively. The young competitors can dress in either the costumes of…

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The Country. Liverpool Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 7

LIVERPOOL, Monday.--The show was continued on Saturday. The attendance was fair, although the weather was threatening. The show ring was the centre of attraction, and the…

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Mr. Wise and Fair Play. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 7

Sir,--I learn from his last letter that Mr. Wise "never indulges in personalities." I believe Mr. Pecksniff had a similar record. Personal feeling can be shown in many ways. So far as my…

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Sheep and Wool. the Sheepbreeders' Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 2

It has nob yet been decided where the next Sheepbreeders' Show is to be held. Pending arrangements with the Royal Agricultural Society, the…

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The Goulburn Show. an Attractive Schedule

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 5

Mr. J. J. Roberts, secretary of the Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Agricultural Society, has sent us along a schedule of prizes for the…

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The Sydney Show. Additions to Prize Schedule

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 20 February 1900 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society has issued a supplement to the prize schedule got out previously to give particulars in respect to additional…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 4

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society met yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. F. Harvey, hon. treasurer, being in the chair. Apologies for non-attendance were read from the Hon. John See…

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