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Shows & fairs, 1901

2,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 112

Manning River A. AND H. Society. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 13

For the second day of the show the morning broke with drizzling rain, but about noon it cleared off and was cloudy and threatening during the afternoon. About 1500 persons were present, the weather doubtless preventing many from…

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Mountain Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 6

The Blue Mountain A., H., and I. Society, which was formed only a few months ago, held their first show at the Masonic Hall, Katoomba, on Wednesday and Thursday…

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Wagga Carnival. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 14

The fourth annual carnival of the Wagga Swimming Club proved successful, attracting a large number of spectators. The egg and spoon race for boys, and the blindfold race, were sources of great amusement…

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Our District Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4

The event of the year for the N[?]pean district is now drawing very close, and from the advertisement it will be seen that the entries for our coming Show will close on Saturday, 23rd February instant…

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The Luddenham Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4

The eleventh annual show of the Luddenham Agricultural Society will be held on the society's show ground on Tuesday and Wednesday next, The entries have come in splendidly, the horse and…

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The Warwick Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 414

The 37th annual exhibition of the Eastern Downs Horticultural and Agricultural Association was held at Warwick on the 30th and 31st ultimo. For various reasons, it was not so successful as that of…

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Hornsby School of Arts. Fair and Bazaar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 14

A market fair and bazaar in aid of the building fund of the new School of Arts, Hornsby, was opened yesterday afternoon in the School of Arts grounds by Mr. Dugald Thomson, M.L.A., in the presence of a large gathering. A…

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The Coraki Show. Coraki

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 11

The sixth annual show of the Central Richmond River Agricultural Society was opened yesterday on the new ground, Coraki, by the member for the electorate, Mr. Pyers. The day was fine and seasonably…

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The Coming Big Exhibition. Shall It Be Made National?

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 18

Sir,—The great National Exhibition of the N.S.W. Agricultural Society takes place at Easter in April next, and as it will be the first affair of the kind…

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Chit-Chat. Fair Play to Catholics as Exemplified by the "Herald."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 20

Sir,—Your excellent journal, which is characteristic for its fearlessness in exposing all bigots, cowards, and hypocrites, is deserving of the warmest thanks of the…

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Liverpool A.H. and I. Society's Fourth Annual Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 10

OFFICE BEARERS. —Patrons : Hon. W. A. Long, M.L.C., Messrs. W. J. Forrester, S. Smith ; President : Mr. N. G. Bull ; Vice-presidents: Messrs. E. J. Asheroft…

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Export Poultry Show. (By "Cockspur.") (See illustrations on page 23.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 16

The first annual show of table poultry for export purposes was held by the Poultry Club of N.S.W., under the patronage and with the help of the Department of Agriculture, at the New…

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Agricultural Shows. Nowra Show. (By Our Special Reporter.) Nowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 11

The light drizzling rain which set in on Wednesday afternoon affected the hunting contests somewhat at the show yesterday, and these were curtailed. Mr. H. D. Morton's Desmond won the high jump with 6ft.,…

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The Castle Hill Show. Some Valuable Prizes for the Fruit Industry

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 5

A mooting of the council of the Castle Hill and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Monday evening. The President, Mr. H. E. Mclntosh (who was…

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Stage, Song and Show. New Bill at the Criterion. A "Pair of Spectacles."

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3

The only change of bill at the theatres tonight takes place at the Criterion, where Mr. Alfred Dumpier will revive Charles Reade's Anglo-Auatralian drama "It's Never Too Late…

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Give Us a Show. Her M'jesty's—"djin Djin."

Truth · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 2

THE "Djin Djin " season has been so far prosperous. The members of the Pollard Co., if not coasting of any individual brilliance, are well trained to their parts, and give a smooth and…

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Gents., One. Wholesale Calls. Five to Show Cause. One Rule Discharged Several Serious Cases

Truth · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 4

THE first Law Term of the year was opened in Banco last Monday, with unusual pomp and ceremony. The heavy in memoriam drapings for the last Queen Victoria, the mourning dresses…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Australian Star · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 7

Intending competitors for the Government prize for stud stock (stallion and mare for breeding army remounts) at the Royal Agricultural Show should note that this…

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Cycle Carnival

The Australian Star · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4

The series of cycle races will be continued this evening on the Cricket Ground,when there will be included in the programme heats of the Sydney Wheel Race, in which all the cracks…

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Balmain Club's Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4

The nineteenth annual swimming carnival of the Balmain Swimming Club was held on Saturday afternoon at tem Elkington Park baths, White Horse Point, in the presenceof a large crowd of spectators,…

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