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Shows & fairs, 1900

2,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 111

The Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 4

THE Castle Hill Show has once again como and gone and it is pleasant to be able to felicitate the Council on a somewhat improved attendance, and a brighter…

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The Plague and the Royal Agricultural Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 3

No doubt many of our readers, who usually go to Sydney at Easter time, will this year, on account of the plague, consider it judicious to remain away. We are making arrangements to supply…

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Royal Agricultural Show. The Big Opening Day

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 6

The weather on Thursday was superb for sight-seeing, as visitors could wander to any part of the ground without generating undue warmth. The pony turn-outs had…

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The Castle Hill Show. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 4

SIR,—The statement contained in Mr. Frank Iredale's letter in your issue of the 11th inst., anent the recent Castle Hill Show, unless refuted may convey a false…

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The Show. 35,000 People Present. Further Awards

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 11

The authorities had every reason to be satisfied with the attendance at the show yesterday. The fine weather and the general attractions of the show were irresistible, and the people flocked out…

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The Show. Good Friday's Proceedings. a Large Attendance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 11

Good Friday is invariably the most popular day of the Royal Agricultural Society's show season, and yesterday was obviously no exception to the general rule. From noon onward a constant stream of…

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Royal Agricultural Show Large Holiday Attendance. Fourth Day

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 4

To-day will be a busy one at the Royal Agricultural Society's mammoth show at Moore Park. The programme of events in the ring is a most attractive one, including as…

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The Easter Show. Second Day. the Official Opening

Evening News · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 6

The exhibition, which was on Wednesday launched, under, favorable auspices, Is now fairly under way. The preliminaries have been pretty well negotiated, and, ed far as indications go,…

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Royal Agricultural Show. The Formal Opening. the Formal Opening

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 11

The formal ceremony of declaring the show open was performed on Thursday by the president, Mr. John See (Colonial Secretary). The lawn and grandstand were packed with…

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Easter Show. Third Day. a Big Attendance. Some More Awards

Evening News · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 3

Good Friday has invariably been responsible for a huge attendance at the Easter Show, and despite ; the fact that many people held the opinion that the plague scare and the drought would militate…

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The Shows of a Show Ground Sketches by Fred Leist

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 871

I have heard scoffers and Ph[?]stines assert that artists are [?] fellows who find nothing solid in life for their aley thoughts to dwell upon. On behalf of my companion at a recent agricultural show I give…

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The Late Show. To the Editor of the Nepean Times

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 8

Sir,—My committee have requested me to reply to a letter published in your issue of 7th instant, under the above heading, signed F Wallace. To start with I must say that the…

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Stage, Song and Show "Camille" at Her Majesty's. "The Irishman" at the Lyceum "The Adventure of Lady Ursula."

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 3

There is no lack of dramatic fare for Easter Every theatre save one will be in full swing to-night. At Her Majesty's Miss Nance O'Nell will appear as Camille; at the Royal…

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Give Us a Show Tivoli Theatre

Truth · Sunday 15 April 1900 · page 2

MR. RICKARDS' Tivoli Company are once more back in their old home, and the reception given them on Thursday evening was something to be remembered. The house…

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At the Royal Show, Some of the Exhibits

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1900 · page 4

All the exhibits at the Show came in for their share of attention, and the building erected by Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons, occupying, as it does, a good position near the entrance gate,…

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Royal Agricultural Show. Fifth Day of the Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 5

An excellent programme has been arranged for to-day. It will embrace, In addition to the usual attractive display in the ring of all the shew is rich in, a high jump and the…

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Hamilton Patriotic Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 6

A patriotic sports carnival, promoted and carried out by the Hamilton Patriotic Committee, was held on the Rugby Union Ground on Saturday afternoon. Many other attractions had to be…

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The Hamilton Patriotic Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 6

The patriotic sports carnival under the auspices of the H[?]milton branch of the Patriotic Luague, preparations in connection with which have been in progress for many weeks past, took place on the…

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The Paris Exhibition. Brilliant Opening

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 5

LONDON, April 15.—The Paris Exhibition was opened by President Loubet in State yesterday. The day was one of brilliant sunshine. The ceremony was animated…

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The Easter Show

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 6

There was a fair attendance at the grounds on Saturday and, as on the previous days, [?]e visitors had ampl[?] interest them. Indeed, the exhibits which have been crowded into this…

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