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Shows & fairs, 1900

2,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 111

Royal Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 5

At the meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society yesterday. Mr. J. F. Harvey in the chair, the following members of the council were elected the executive and ground…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 6

All arrangements are fully completed for the Patriotic Sports Carnival at the Agricultural Ground this (Wednesday) afternoon. Given line weather, the meeting should be a great…

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Mr. Fullwood's Art Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 9

At the end of March, Mr. A. Henry Fullwood, who has occupied a prominent place in the art circles of Sydney during the last 15 years, leaves for England. He purposes, after visiting some…

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The Easter Show

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 2

The preparations for the coming Easter exhibition'of the Royal Agricultural Society are well forward, and the pavilion for the district societies' exhibits is in course of erection, also…

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The Lithgow Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 7

This year's show is far ahead of any previously held, there being a large increase in entries, of which over 1100 were received. In the cattle and sheep sections the competition is keen,…

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Patriotic Sports. To-day's Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 6

This afternoon the sports carnival in aid of the Bushmen's and Patriotic Funds will be held at the Agricultural Ground, beginning at 1.30 p.m. The programme will consist of all sorts of amusing…

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The Royal Easter Show

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 7

The increased prize money in the horse section for the Easter Show amounts to over £150. The blood stallion champions prize money is £150, divided into £75 for…

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The Royal Society's Easter Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 6

Preparations for the approaching Federal Show-Exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society are well advanced, and the new buildings for the society and for exhibitors on…

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Cycling Chronicle. the League. End of the Carnival Series. Another to Follow. Ground and Jackson in Great Form. Details of the Racing—Sutherland Makes a Mile Record—F. S. Beauchamp in Trouble in Melbourne—Martin Gets a Championship—A Medal for Mr. Chapman—Waine and the Paris Trip—And General News

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 6

The racing programme was shorn of much of its attractions by the absence in Sydney of a number of the first flight of racing men, says the "Argus," referring to…

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Ulladulla Show. Milton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 3

The annual exhibition under the auspices of the Ulladulla Agricultural Society was opened to-day under most favourable circumstances so far an the weather was concerned. This is the first show held on the new ground, and…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 2

In announcing the withdrawal of "The Belle of New York" from the Shaftesbury Theatre the "Standard" remarked:--"If they come back to England they will be very…

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Milton Agricultural Show. Milton

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 6

The Agricultural Show, which opened today. was the most successful ever held in this district. The entries were numerous and interesting, the attendance targe, the…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival. a Great Success. Nearly 40,000 Present. Jack Tar in His Glory. March Past of the Bushmen Patriotic Lady Hawkers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 5

The Patriotic Sports Carnival held at the Agricultural Society's Grounds, Moore Park, yesterday, was a success beyond the dreams of the organising committee. Much labor and not a little…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 13

On Tuesday afternoon a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society was held, Mr. J. F. Harvey, hon. treasurer, being in the chair. Apologies for non-attendance were read…

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Tenterfield Show Sales

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 11

At the Tenterfield show on the 9th and 10th March, HARRISON, JONES, AND DEVLIN, LTD., Will conduct auction sales of stud stock on the show ground, including fat and store cattle and…

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The Patriotic Sports Carnival. Splendid Displays by the Bushmen

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 2

Nearly 40,000 people assembled at the Agricultural Grounds on Wednesday afternoon to witness the carrying out of the giant programme arranged…

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The Armidale Show. New England on Deck

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 2

Liverpool Plains and New England muster up at Armidale on March 20th, 21st and 22nd, for the great show. While drought has been…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 14

The entries in all sections are coming forward in a very satisfactory manner, and both horses and cattle promise to be more numerous than they were last year. The large increase in the…

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Patriotic Sports Carnival

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A cheque for £500 "as a first instalment," has been forwarded to the ladies' committee of the Patriotic Fund by the executive committee of the Patriotic Sports Carnival, and…

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