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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1901

2,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 112

Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 7

The executive committee of the above Association met on Monday, Mr. J, S. Heron, J.P., presiding. Stewards for the various sections at the forthcoming show…

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Our District Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the A H and I Society was held at the Exchange on Monday night, when there were present:- Mes[?]rs F D Woodriff (president in the…

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West Sydney and Enterprise Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 52

The combined championship carnival of the Enterprise and West Sydney Swimming Clubs was held on Saturday at Farmer's Baths, Woolloomooloo Bay. There was a very targe attendance…

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Overlooked Aspects of a Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 509

Exhibitions, whether agricultural, pastoral, horticultural, or industrial, are, to a the extent, schools where the ordinarily observant, as the well as the keen critic, can pick up information not…

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The Late Ryde Show. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 7

Sir,—I am sorry to have to refer again to the Horticultural Show, but I am compelled to do so, as I cannot allow Mr. St. John Tucker to accuse me of false statements. He says…

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The Fruitgrower's Page Thornleigh Fruit Flower Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 7

OFFICE BEAKERS.—Patron, Mr Edward Terry, M.P.; president, Mr. George Howarth, M.P.; vice-presidents, Messrs. C. E. Byrnes, H. Cadell, J. Boyles, F. N. Brack…

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Young People's Industrial Exhibition. Welcome to the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. This Prize Ode

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 7

The first prize (a gold medal) for the Ode of Welcome to the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, competitions for which were recently invited by the executive of the Young People's…

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The Coningham Case. Proceedings Over a Book. a Publisher to Show Cause

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 14

A new development in the Coningham v. Coningham case was before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Stephen, and Mr. Justice G. B. Simpson, in the Full Court to-day…

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Stage, Song, and Show. "Trilby" at Hep Majesty's. "The Convict Martyr" at the Criterion

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

Gorgeous, laugh provoking "Djin Djin" was played for the last time last night, and gives place this evening to a revival of the fascinating drama founded on George de Maurier's…

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Here and There. The Commonwealth Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 March 1901 · page 6

Mr. J. H. Sullivan, of Campbelltown, has been selected by the Council ta officiate as ring master at the coming Royal Agricultural Show. Mr. Sullivan has…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's

Truth · Sunday 3 March 1901 · page 2

"DJIN DJIN" bade a triumphant farewell to Sydney on Friday night, at Her Majesty's, there being an excellent and enthusiastic house. Last night Mr. J. C. Williamson opened a…

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The Easter Show

Evening News · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 7

It is expected that the Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun, will peform the opening ceremony. His Excellency will be accompanied by the State Governor and the Hon. E. Barton and Mintetry. This…

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The Commonwealth Show

The Australian Star · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 6

In connection with the Grand Commonwealth Show of the Royal Agricultural Society, Mr. J. H. Sullivan has been appointed riding master, to be assisted by two paid…

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Stage, Song, and Show. "Trilby" at Her Majesty's. "The Conviet Martyr."

The Australian Star · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 3

Playgoers had the pleasure on Saturday evening of welcoming more than one popular favourite at Her Majesty's Theatre, notably Miss Edith Crane, Mr. Tyrone Power, and Mr…

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Brisbane Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 7

The next annual exhibition of the National A. and I. Association of Queensland is to be held at Brisbane from May 21 to May 24, 1901. This…

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Parkes Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 3

Mr. T. W. Seaborn, Secretary of the Parkes P., A. & H. Association advises us that the next annual show of his society will be held on August…

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The Braidwood Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 5

The Braidwood Show was held on Thursday and Friday, 21st and 22nd ult. and in being present I enjoyed my first visit to this interesting…

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The Gunning Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 4

The secretary of the Gunning Show, Mr. D. J. Wheatly, is a considerate gentleman. When the tickets for the show arrived at this office it was a…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 4

At the council meeting of the above society tenders were accepted for an additional f[?]dder store to be erected on the opposite tide of the ground to the present one. This store will prove a great…

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Young People's Industrial Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 9

The usual weekly meeting of the executive of the Young People's Industrial Exhibition was held oh Monday. A report of the deputation to the…

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