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Shows & fairs, 1901

2,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 112

The Coraki Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 594

The sixth annual exhibition of the Central Richmond River Agricultural Society was held at the new showground, Coraki, on Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14, but owing to the prolonged…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

A meeting of the executive committee was held on Monday, Mr. A. T. Telfer presiding. There was a good attendance. Gate-stewards and caretakers were appointed and many further…

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Royal Agricultural Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 17

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 Ministry. This…

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The Easter Show

Evening News · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for horses, ponies, cattle, and pigs, close this day, but late entries will be received until the 12th instant on payment of double the original entry…

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At the Armidale Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 573

I have written once or twice already about this show, but am not certain whether it was mentioned that Armidale is a cathedral town. where you cannot go far without coming either…

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Young People's Industrial Exhibition. a Huge Undertaking

Evening News · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 3

This exhibition, which is to be opened by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in June next, bids fair to be a very great success. A summary of the schedule, which is a most…

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R.a.s. Show Sales

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 13

Messrs. Pitt, Son, and Badgery, Limited, advertise that they will offer for public auction, on the Show Ground, in April, a number of cattle, horses, and sheep, for the well-known owners, Messrs. J. H. Angas, R. M'Intyre,…

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Our District Show Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday Next

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

There is not much to be said now that the Show is very, near at hand, but the secretary informs us that the entries are over 400 more than last year, and the total number to date is 1782, which is a record…

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Group of A. A. Dangar's Champions at Armidale Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 607

Waterloo, Princess B'ucher. Duchess of Wellington…

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Berrima District Show. (By Our Special Reporter.) Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 9

The showground at Moss Vale was thronged with spectat[?]s to-day, which was a public holiday in the district. The attendance was estimated at 3000, and the money taken at the gates amounted to nearly £190. The weather…

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Stage, Song, and Show. "The Christian" at Her Majesty's Forthcoming Changes

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

The revival of "The Christian" at her Majesty's Theatre to-night by Mr. J. C. Williamson's Dramatic Company is looked forward to with much interest by playgoers,…

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Young Peoples Exhibition

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 March 1901 · page 11

As the time draws near, the prospects of the Young People's Industrial Exhibition to be opened by the Duke of Cornwall and York in June next, are assuming very…

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Easter Show Entries

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 March 1901 · page 3

The entries in horses, cattle, and pig sections closed yesterday, and, so far, the prospects of the show are very encouraging, the entries being very large…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's

Truth · Sunday 10 March 1901 · page 2

ON Friday night " Trilby" was taken off the boards at Her Majesty's and none too soon, for public interest in the one time rage is d[?]d. Last night Hall Caine's Christian was staged,…

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A Goodly Show Juvenile Industrial Exhibition

The Australian Star · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 7

At the end of May and during the early Part of June, in the time which covers the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, a "Young People's Industrial…

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The "Fair Trial" Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 4

Amongst Ministerial candidates in this State dire necessity continues marvellously prolific of inventions for entrapping freetrade voters. As soon as one fails, another is ready…

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Royal Agricultural Show

The Australian Star · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 6

Entries closed on Saturday for horses,ponies, cattle, and pigs, but late entries may be made on payment of double fees until Tuesday, 12th Instant. Poultry, pigeons, cage birds, and…

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Swimming Eastern Suburbs Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 4

The annual championship carnival in connection with the Eastern Suburbs Swimming Club was held at Wylie's Bronte Baths on Saturday afternoon under favourable auspices. Considerable…

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Leichhardt and District Club Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 4

The annual carnival of the Leichhardt and District Swimming Club was held on Saturday afternoon at Mahalm's floating baths, Leichhardt, in the presence of a large attendance of spectators. A programme of…

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Stare, Sons, and Show. Revival of "The Christian." Saturday Night's Attractions

The Australian Star · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 3

The fact that such plays as "The Christian" have obtained a firm hold upon the taste of all classes of the general public was fully demonstrated on Saturday evening,…

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